User's Manual

BATTERY CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERIES: CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:

1. User only the following type and size of battery: four (4) “AA” size alkaline batteries (not

included).

2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for

possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conductor material

such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor my overheat and cause burns.

5. Do not attempt to recharge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product by

heating them. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.

6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this product

by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing burns or

irritation to eyes or skin.

7. All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries

could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.

8. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed.

Reversed insertion of batteries can cause charging, which may result in leakage and

explosion.

9. Remove the batteries from this product if it will not be used for a long period of time (several

months or more) since during this time the battery could leak, damaging in the product.

10. Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible since “dead” batteries are more likely to leak in

a product.

11. Do not store this product, or the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product

in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the

purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during the storage

and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after

storage.

Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.