Important Safety and Product Information

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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations
could result in death or serious injury�
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• Always consult your physician before beginning or
modifying any exercise program� If you have a pacemaker
or other implanted electronic device, consult your physician
before using a heart rate monitor�
• The device, the heart rate monitor, and other Garmin
accessories are consumer devices, not medical devices,
and could suffer from interference from external electrical
sources� The heart rate readings are for reference only, and
no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings�
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If your device contains or accepts street map products, follow
these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating:
• Always use your best judgement, and operate the vehicle
in a safe manner� Do not become distracted by the device
while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions� Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the
device screen while driving, and use voice prompts when
possible�
• Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the device controls
while driving� Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting such operations�
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed
on the device to all available navigation sources, including
road signs, road closures, road conditions, trafc
congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that may
affect safety while driving� For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to
posted road signs and road conditions�
• The device is designed to provide route suggestions� It
is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and good
judgement� Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest
an unsafe or illegal maneuver or would place the vehicle in
an unsafe situation�
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If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion
battery may experience a shortened life span or may present
a risk of damage to the GPS device, re, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury�
• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in
a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle� To prevent damage, remove the device
from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in
the glove box�
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or
damage the device�
• Do not immerse or expose the device to water or other
liquids, re, explosion, or other hazard�
• When storing the device for an extended time period, store
within the temperature ranges specied in the printed
manual in the product packaging�
• Do not operate the device outside of the temperature
ranges specied in the printed manual in the product
packaging�
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of
the device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations�
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• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery�
• Keep the battery away from children�
• Never put batteries in mouth� If swallowed, contact a
physician or poison control center�
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery�
• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin
accessory approved for your product�
• Only replace the battery with the correct replacement
battery� Using another battery presents a risk of re or
explosion� To purchase a replacement battery, see your
Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site�
• Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material� Special handling may apply� See www�dtsc
�ca�gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate�
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not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable
battery�