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BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION – BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
• Rechargeable batteries must be removed before recharging
• Rechargeable batteries should only be recharged under adult supervision
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire; batteries may explode or leak
• Do not dispose of product in fire; batteries may explode or leak
• If this product will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the
product
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited
• Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the product prior to battery installation
• As always, dispose of batteries in an eco-friendly manner
The purpose of the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol is to remind us that most electrical products, and
batteries, contain trace elements (including Mercury – Hg, Cadmium – Cd and Lead – Pb) which could
be harmful to our environment and therefore our health. We must all be careful to dispose of them
responsibly in a specifically designated way – either using a collection scheme or into the correctly
labelled civic amenity (NOT into general waste) – this will help your local authority to arrange to recycle
or dispose of them in the appropriate manner.