Use & care guide

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EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE
• Keep extra batteries around for your convenience. Store batteries in a
dry place at normal room t empera t ure .
• When storing batteries, remove any load or short circuit from t heir
t erminals . And ensure that short circuits cannot occur during storage or
shipping.
• When storing battery-powered devices for long periods (i.e. more than a
month), remove the batteries. This can prevent damage to the device
from possible battery leakage. Also, the batteries can be used for o t her
applications while the batteries are still "fresh." Batteries should also be
removed from equipment while it is being powered by household (AC)
curren t.
• When using single-cell rechargeable NiCd batteries, be sure to discharge
the cell completely before recharging it, thus counteracting the " memory "
e ff ec t.
• Do not use batteries in high-temperature situations (unless the battery is
designed for that temperature range). Store batteries as far away f rom
heat sources as possible. The electrical potential of the battery will
degrade rapidly if it is exposed to temperatures higher than those
recommended by the manu f ac t urer .
• Follow instructions on your equipment regarding proper insertion o f
batteries, making sure that the (+) and (-) terminals are aligned correctly .
• Remove dead batteries from equipment immediately to preven t possible
damage from battery leakage. Always replace all batteries at t he same
time. Mixing old and new batteries or mixing types (such as alkaline
with Carbon Zinc) will reduce overall performance and could cause
leakage or rup t ure .