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otes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid,
flush out the affected areas with water and seek medi-
cal assistance.
•
Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and
choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach
of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
•
Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a
fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take
the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
Instructions for repairs and disposal
• Batteries do not belong in household waste. Please
dispose of empty batteries at the collection points in-
tended for this purpose.
• Do not open the device. Failure to comply will result
in voiding of the warranty.
• Do not repair or adjust the device. Proper operation
can no longer be guaranteed in this case.
• Repairs must only be carried out by Customer Ser-
vices or authorised suppliers. Before making a claim,
please check the batteries first and replace them if
necessary.
• For environmental reasons, do not dispose
of the device in the household waste at the
end of its useful life. Dispose of the device at
a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose
of the device in accordance with EC Directive –
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local
authorities responsible for waste disposal.
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