Hultafors RECG, Operating Instructions Manual

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4.4 Usage Hazards

4.4.1 GENERAL

CAUTION

A fall, longer storage, transportation or 
other mechanical effects can lead to 
erroneous measurement results. Check 
the unit for damage before use. Do not 
use damaged equipment. 

•  Repairs have to be exclusively performed by 

Hultafors

•  Before use, check the accuracy of the device

(see Chapter 7 / Checking the accuracy)

4.4.2  BATTERIES / RECHARGEABLE  BATTERIES

DANGER

Strong mechanical influences can lead 
to leakage, fire or explosion of batteries 
and rechargeable batteries or toxic 
substances may be released.

•  Do not open batteries or rechargeable 

batteries and do not expose to mechanical 
pressure.

•  Repair work may only be carried out by 

Hultafors.

WARNING

High ambient temperatures and 
immersion into liquids can cause 
a leakage, fire or explosion of the 
batteries or trigger the release of toxic 
substances.

•  Protect batteries and rechargeable batteries 

from mechanical influences during transport.

•  Do not overheat batteries and rechargeable 

batteries or expose them to fire.

•  Avoid the ingress of moisture into batteries 

and rechargeable batteries.

•  Do not use damaged batteries or rechargeable 

batteries. Perform a proper disposal 

(see Chapter 9 / Disposal).

WARNING

A short-circuiting or unintended use can 
cause batteries to overheat and create 
an injury or fire hazard.

•  Do not transport or store batteries in the 

pockets of garments.

•  Do not bring the battery contacts in contact 

with jewelery, keys, or other electrically 
conductive objects.

•  Do not charge the batteries.
•  Do not discharge the batteries through short-

circuiting.

•  Do not solder the batteries within the device.
•  Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not 

mix batteries from different manufacturers or 
with a differing type designation.