Information Relevant To Batteries And Rechargeable Batteries; Notes On Batteries And Rechargeable Batteries - Conrad FS20 UTS Bedienungsanleitung

6. Information Relevant to Batteries
and Rechargeable Batteries
• Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not let batteries/rechargeable batteries lie around openly. There is a risk of batteries
being swallowed by children or pets. In such a case, seek instant medical attention!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into
fire. There is a risk of explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries may cause acid burns when coming
into contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves.
• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Please observe the correct polarity (positive/+ and negative/-) when inserting the batteries/
rechargeable batteries.
• If the device is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. storage), take out the inserted
batteries/rechargeable batteries to avoid damage from leaking batteries/rechargeable
batteries.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries/rechargeable batteries. Do not mix full batteries/
rechargeable batteries with half-full ones Always use batteries/rechargeable batteries of the
same type and from the same manufacturer. Never mix disposable batteries with rechargeable
batteries.
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Operation with rechargeable batteries (instead of disposable batteries) is also
possible. However, due to the lower voltage of rechargeable batteries (disposable
batteries = 1.5V, rechargeable batteries = 1.2V), the operating time can be
shorter. In addition, rechargeable batteries are more temperature sensitive (e.g.
when operating in winter); furthermore NiMH rechargeable batteries have a high
self-discharge rate depending on the type.
Therefore, we recommend that you only use high-quality alkaline batteries in
order to ensure long-lasting and reliable operation of the "FS20 UTS".
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