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Please read before using this equipment.
Calle r ID Sy stem 35 0
with Memory Dial
Cat. No.
43-959
OWNER’S MANUAL
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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the pr oduct’s enclosu re
that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
elect ric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
This symbol i s in tend ed t o i nfo r m yo u th at im por t ant op era ting and maintenance instructions are included in the litera-
!
ture accompanying this product.
For your records, we urge you to record the system’s serial
number in the space below. The serial number is located on
the bottom of the system.
Serial Number: _______________________
©
1995 Tandy Corporation.
Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack Caller ID System 350 offers the latest in
telephone technology. The system displays the current date
and time, and ca ll i nfo rmatio n as pr ovided by yo ur loca l ph one
company.
The system has these features:
Caller ID Memo ry—
phone numbers, or up to abo ut 50 incoming names and phone
numbers (actual capacity depends on information sent).
VIP Call List with Distinctive Ring—
phone numbers and names of up to 20 important callers and
set the system to ring with a distinctive tone when those callers call.
Caller ID Memory Dial—
ber from Call er ID memory, then dial it with the touch of a button.
Review Scrolling—
record s in Caller ID mem o ry .
Large Liquid Crystal Display—
formation, incl uding the time and call inf orm ation.
Trilingual Operation
messages in Englis h, French, or Spanish.
stores and displays up to 99 incoming
lets you store the
lets you select a st ored phone num-
lets you easily scroll through all call
displays three full lines of in-
—lets you set the system to display
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Notes:
• Your system r equires four AAA bat teries (not su pplied) to
protect its memory.
• If you subscribe to your phone com pany’s message waiting service, you must connect an optional AC adapter
(not supplied) to the system to power the message waiting functio n.
Important Information
• To use the System’s Caller ID and message waiting features, you must be in an area where Caller ID and message waiting service is available and you must subscribe
to those services.
• Where Caller ID is offered, one or more of the following
options are generally available:
– Caller’s number only
– Caller’s name only
– Caller’s name and number
For your System 350’s Caller ID memory dial feature to
operate, you must receive either the caller’s number onl y
or the caller’s name and number.
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READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
We have designed your system to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you connect to phone line draws power
from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equival en ce number, or REN. The REN is shown
on the bottom of your system.
This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all
applicable UL and FCC standards.
FCC STATEMENT
This system complies with Part 68 of
upon request, provide the FCC Registration Number and the
REN to your phone company. These numbers are located on
the bottom of your system.
Note:
You must not connect your sy stem to any of the follow-
ing:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-li ne systems
• Most electronic key telephone syst em s
FCC Rules
. You mus t,
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CONTENTS
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting an Opti onal AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a Single Phone Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a Two-Line Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Lang uage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing Your Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Receiving and Storing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Messages Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Long Distance Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forwarded Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Out of Area Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Private Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Name- or Number-Only Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Line Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Call Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reviewing Call Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dialing Numbers in Call Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting Call Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
VIP Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storing Call Records in the VIP Call List . . . . . . . 24
Reviewing and Deleti ng VIP Cal l Recor ds . . . . . 25
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Dialing from the VIP Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning On/Off the VIP Call Special Tone . . . . . 26
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The FCC Wants You to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your system uses four AAA batteries for power. For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend you use
alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-555).
The batteries protect the system’s memory during power failures. If you do not connect an AC adapter, the batteries also
power all system functions except message waiting (see
“Connecting an Optional AC Adapter”).
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and
type.
• When you replace the batteries, have fresh batteries on
hand before you begin. You must install fresh batteries
within 2 minutes after removing the old batteries. Otherwise, you might lose the information stored in the system.
• When you replace the batteries, do not press any buttons on the system after you remove the old batteries.
Doing so might erase all stored information fr om the system.
• Never leave dead or weak bat teries in the system.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly; do not bury or burn
them.
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1. Unplug the system fr om the t elephone line.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw in the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the system,
and remove the cover.
3. Insert fresh batteries into the compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment.
4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.
Notes:
• The system automatically tests the batteries when it
receives each new call.
• When appears on the display or the display dims,
replace the bat teries.
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CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
AC ADAPTER
If you subscribe to a message waiting service, you need an
AC adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-145 5, not sup plied) to power the system.
Note:
You must also ke ep f resh ba tteri es in the sy st em to pro-
tect the information stored in memory during power failures.
Cautions:
• You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts DC
and at least 50 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to
negative, and its plug must correctly fit the system’s
9V
jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the system or the adapter.
• Always conne ct the AC adapter to the system before you
plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from
the AC outlet before you unplug it from the system.
DC
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Follow these steps to connect an AC adapter.
1. Insert the AC ada pter’s barrel plug into the
the back of the system.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
DC 9V
RESETTING THE SYSTEM
Before you use the system the
first time or to reset the system’s clock any time, use a
pointed object, such as a
straightened paper clip, to
RESET
press
system.
on the back of the
and A appear.
12-00
jack on
Note:
If the system does not work after you reset it, remove
the batteries, disconnect the system from the phone line and
the AC outlet, replace the batteries with fresh ones (if necessary), then reconnect it and try resetti ng it again.
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CONNECTING TO A SINGLE
PHONE LINE
The system connects to the phone line and your phone using
two modular phone-line connectors. If your phone does not
have this type of connector, you can get the necessary adapters at your local Radio Shack store. Or you can have the
phone company update your phone wiring.
Note:
The phone company can charge you to update phone
wiring. The USOC number o f the jack t o be installe d is RJ11C
(for a single-line phone) or RJ14C (for a two-line phone).
Follow these steps to connect the system to the phon e li ne.
1. Unplug the existing telephone’s modular cord from the
modular phone jack and plug this cord into the system’s
PHONE
2. Plug the supplied modular cord into the system’s
LINE
3. Plug the other end of the cord into the modular phone
jack.
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jack.
jack.
TEL.
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CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE PHONE
To record information about calls received on a two-line
phone, you can connect two systems using a triplex adapter
(Cat. No. 279-402). Each system only records information
about calls re ceived on the line to which it is connec ted.
Follow these steps to connect two systems to a two-line
phone.
1. Unplug the existing telephone’s modular cord from the
modular jack and plug it into
adapter.
2. Plug the triplex adapter into the modular j ack.
3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
LINE
jack on one of the systems.
4. Plug the other end of the modular cord into either
L2
on the triplex adapter.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to connect another system to the
remaining open jack (
L1 or L2
L1 + L2
on the triplex
) on the triplex adapter.
TEL.
L1
or
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CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING
MACHINE
1. Unplug the answering machine’s modular cord from the
modular jack and plug this cord into the system’s
LINE
jack.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the sys-
PHONE
tem’s
into the answering machine’s modular j ack.
3. Set the answering machine to answer calls after at least
two rings.
jack, then plug the other end of the cord
TEL.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
You can set the system to display messages in English,
French, or Spanis h.
REVIEW
REVIEW
MODE
until the system displays
.
button. The system displays the
REVIEW
buttons.
t
t
REVIEW
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1. Repeatedly press
CALLER ID MODE
2. Press either
total number of stored calls.
3. Refer to the following table to select the language
To Select: Press and hold for 6 seconds:
English Both
French
Spanish
Note:
If the system is set to a langu age other than Engli sh, the
first ti me yo u do Step 3 t he lang uage changes to Engli sh. Si mply do Step 3 again to select the language you want to use.
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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
1. Repeatedly press
CALLER ID MODE
2. Press either
total number of stored calls.
3. Press and hold
displays
4. Press
REVIEW
5. Press
CONTRAST : XX
REVIEW
to decrease it (down to 00).
READ
to confirm the settin g.
MODE
until the system displays
.
REVIEW
button. The system displays the
READ
for about 6 seconds. The system
.
to increase contrast (up to 15) or
t
STORING YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE
To correct ly r edial loc al call s, y ou need to s tore your loc al ar ea
code in the syst em. F ollow these s tep s to stor e the ar ea code.
1. Repeatedly press
(AREA CODE):___
2. Press
3. Press
4. Repeat Steps 2-3 to set the next digits.
5. Press
REVIEW
the first digi t.
READ
flashes.
MODE
to confirm the selected digit, the next digit
to save the area code.
MODE
until the system displays
.
to increase or
t
t
REVIEW
to decrease
t
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OPERATION
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
The system displays the current time and date sent by the
telephone company as i t recei ves its first cal ler ID rec ord. The
system also automatically displays all received caller ID information for every incoming call, including the call’s time and
date. As it receives calls, it stores the information in the system’s memory for later recall, numbered with the newest
records first. When the system’s memory becomes full, old
messages are deleted to make room for new messages.
New Calls
If the system has received a call since the last time it was reviewed (see “Reviewing Call Information”), and the call information appear on display. The message indicator also
blinks.
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Messages Waiting
If you have a voice-mail message waiting (if you subscribe to
the telephone company’s message waiting service), MESSAGE lights steadily until you retrieve the message.
Repeat Messages
If you have rec eived calls from the same phone number more
than one time, appears to show the number of r epeat calls
(to a maximum of 99).
Long Distance Calls
The system displays
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L-D-C
with each long distance cal l.
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Forwarded Calls
The system displays
if the call was forwarded to you from a number set to forward
all calls (using the phone company’s call forwarding service).
It displays
phone company’s bu sy call forward service.
To see the telephone number of the original caller, press
READ
Call Fd BUSY
.
Call Fd
instead of the phone number
if the call was forwarded by the
Out of Area Calls
The system displays
• The call originates from an area or long-distance carrier
that does not suppor t Cal ler ID.
• The call is an operator-assisted call.
• The call is from a cell ular phone.
• The call was made using a cal li ng card.
–OUT OF AREA–
when:
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Note: This list might not include al l instances th at cause
OF AREA–
might provide a Caller ID record in some areas.
to appear, and s ome in stances inclu ded in t he lis t
–OUT
Private Calls
In some areas, call ers have the option of blockin g their Caller
ID information. When a caller has blocked Caller ID, the system displays
mation when they call.
–PRIVATE CALL–
instead of their call infor-
Name- or Number-Only Calls
If the Caller I D informat ion pr ovided i ncludes onl y the name or
only the number, the system displays dashes instead of the
missing information.
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Line Error
If there is an error in the Caller ID information transmission,
LINE ERROR
Note:
Minor electrical disturbances can affect the caller ID information. Occasional errors are normal. If the system frequently displays
company or Radio Shack store for assistance.
appears on the display.
LINE ERROR
, contact your local tel ephone
CALL RECORDS
Reviewing Call Records
You can review call information for up to 99 c aller ID messages that have tele phone number only or abo ut 50 caller ID messages that have bot h the name and tele phone number ( actual
capacity depends on information sent).
t
To see how many calls are stored, press
VIEW
plays the number of stored call records.
when the system displays the time. The system dis-
t
REVIEW or RE-
Note:
If the display does not show the time, repeatedly press
MODE
until the system displays
t
you press
REVIEW or REVIEW
CALLER ID MODE
.
t
before
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t
To view individual call records, press
through the cal ls or
Notes:
• If no call information is stored, the system displays
when you press
CALL
• If you do not press a button within 30 seconds, the sys-
tem automatically returns to the time display.
• If a stored phone number is more than 12 characters, or
a stored name is more than 15 characters, press
to see the rest of the phone number/name.
REVIEW
t
to step forwar d through them.
t
REVIEW or REVIEW
REVIEW
to step back
.
t
Dialing Numbers in Call Records
NO
READ
Follow these steps to dial a number stored in a call record.
1. Lift your telephone’s handset.
2. Recall the Caller ID record that has the phone number
you want to dial (see “Reviewing Call Records”).
3. Press
22
DIAL/REDIAL
. The system dials the number.
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Notes:
• The system does not dial a number if the Caller ID
record is n ame only.
• If the call’s area code matches the area code you
stored in the system, the system does not dial the
area code.
Deleting Call Records
You can select and delete individual call records, or all call
records stored in the system.
Note: When the system’s memory is full, it automatically deletes the oldes t call record as a new call comes in.
Follow these steps to select and delete a
single
call record.
1. Recall the Caller ID record you want to delete (see
“Reviewing Call Recor ds”).
2. Press
DELETE
twice. The system deletes that record and
automatically renumbers the remaining call records.
After 30 seconds, the time reappears.
Note: If you do not press
DELETE
twice within 30 seconds, the system automatically returns to the current
time display. Simply repeat this procedure.
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Follow these steps to delete
1. Press either
displays the time. The system displays the number of
stored calls.
2. Press and hold
CALL
t
REVIEW or REVIEW
. All records are deleted.
DELETE
all
call records.
when the system
t
until the system displays
NO
VIP CALL LIST
Your system lets you save up to 20 phone numbers in its VIP
call list. Whenever someone calls from one of those 20 numbers, your system sounds a special ring to alert you.
Storing Call Records in the VIP Call List
Note:
The number you store in the VIP call list must be in a
Caller I D record. If necessary, call the person you want to add
and ask them to call you back so you can store the recor d.
1. Recall the Caller ID record that has the phone number
you want to dial (see “Reviewing Call Records”).
2. Press
VIP INDEX
in the VIP call list. After 30 seconds, the current time
appears on the displ ay.
twice to store the displayed call record
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Notes:
• If you try to place more than 20 call records in the VIP
call list , the system displays
• If you do not press a button within 30 seconds, the system automatically returns to the current time display.
Repeat this procedure.
MEMORY FULL
Reviewing and Deleting VIP Call Records
Follow these steps to review VIP call records.
1. Repeatedly press
CALL MODE
Note: If there are no call records stored in the VIP call
list, the system displays
2. Press either
plays the number of st ored VIP calls.
Note: To delete all entries f rom the VIP call list, while the
system displays the number of VIP records, press and
hold
DELETE
3. Repeatedly press either
system displays the VIP call records stored in the VIP
call list.
Note: To delete an individual entry from the list, while t he
system displays the entry, press
second.
.
t
REVIEW or REVIEW
until the system displays
until the system displays
MODE
NO VIP CALL
t
REVIEW or REVIEW
DELETE
.
. The system dis-
t
NO VIP CALL
twice with in 1
.
VIP
.
. The
t
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Notes:
• If you do not press a button within 30 seconds, the system automatically returns to the current time display.
• If a phone number has more than 12 characters or a
name has more than 15 characters, press
READ
to see
the rest of the phone numb er/name.
Dialing from the VIP Call List
1. Lift your telephone’s handset.
2. Sele ct a VIP call record in the VIP call list, then press
DIAL/REDIAL
. The system dials the number .
Turning On/Off the VIP Call Special Tone
1. Repeatedly press
VIP CALL ON
2. Press
Note:
with a special tone.
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to switch between the two options.
READ
When you select
until the system displays either
MODE
or
VIP CALL OFF
VIP CALL ON
.
, the system rings
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack Caller ID System 350 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for your system so your can enjoy it for
years.
Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
imediately. Liquids can contain minerals that
corrode the elec tr onic circuits.
Use and store the sys tem only i n norma l temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage ba tteries , and distort or melt
plastic parts.
Handle the s ystem g ent ly a nd caref ully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases
and cause the system to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals which can destroy elect ronic circuits .
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Keep the system away from dust and dirt,
which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the system with a dam p cloth occasion-
CLEANER
ally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh
chemicals, c leani ng solve nts, or stro ng det ergents to clean your system.
Modifying or tamperi ng with the syst em’ s inte rnal co mponent s
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If
your system is not perf orming as it should, take it to your loca l
Radio Shack stor e for a ssist ance . If the t ro uble i s affec ting the
phone lines, the phone com pany might ask you to disconnect
your system unti l you have resolved the problem.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
In the unlikel y event th at your sys tem caus es prob lems on the
phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect
your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to
notify you as soon as possible and advises you of your right
file a com p laint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines,
equipment, oper atio ns, or pr oced ures that could af fect the operation of the system. The phone company notifies you of
these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary
steps to prevent interruption of you phone service.
LIGHTNING
Your system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk
of damage from surges in phone line or power line current.
These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the phone line can damage your
system.
Lightning damage is not common. However, if you live in an
area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you
unplug your system during storms to reduce the possibility of
damage.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase
from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack
franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your R adio Shack
sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.
This war ranty do es not cover d amage or failu re caus ed by or at tribut able to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, fau lty
installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence of
excess voltage, or any repairs other than those provided by a Radio
Shack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs. Radio
Shack is not resp onsible or liable f or indi rect, sp ecial, or c onsequential dam ages arisi ng out of or in connec tion with the use or
performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss
of property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not allow
the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and
some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties;
therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to
the p urchaser. There wi ll be charges rendered for repairs to the pr oduct
made af ter the expiration of the aforesaid one (1) year warranty period.
This war ra nty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which var
from state to state.
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9/94
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