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DETAILS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR USING BATTERIES
- Disposing of used batteries in the environment or with waste pollutes the environment
and prevents the use of recyclable materials. It is therefore important to limit the
consumption of batteries and follow the following guidelines:
a) Use alkaline batteries (which last longer than salt batteries) and rechargeable
batteries if possible.
b) Dispose of used batteries and accumulators in the appropriate containers at the
dealers. This will help to reduce environmental pollution, as batteries contain heavy
metals that are particularly dangerous to health and the environment (cadmium and
nickel).
- When installing the battery, observe the polarity marked on the device and on the
battery. Improper installation can damage the device, discharge the battery and in
extreme cases, cause a fire or explosion of the battery.
- For the tester to work properly, the battery must be in good condition. If the device
does not behave normally, insert new batteries.
- Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Leakage, heating, fire or
explosion may occur.
- Change all batteries at the same time. Never combine zinc batteries with alkaline
batteries or rechargeable batteries.
- The batteries must be removed from the device.
- If you are not going to use the device for a long period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid draining them and damaging the device.
- Never attempt to short-circuit the battery contacts.
- Never throw batteries into a fire, they may explode.
- Only an adult may charge the batteries.
- Remove the batteries from the device before charging.
- When replacing batteries in the device with children, we recommend that an adult
supervise these instructions or replace the batteries themselves.
- If the battery is ingested, consult a doctor or poison control centre in your area
immediately. Be sure to take this product with you.