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Safety instructions
2.5
Handling batteries
Caution
•
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
•
Batteries must not be thrown into fire,
short circuited, taken apart, or
charged. Danger of explosion!
•
Batteries contain harmful acids.
Replace weak batteries as soon as
possible to avoid battery leakage.
•
Never use old and new batteries
together or mix batteries of different
types.
Handling leaking batteries
•
Chemically resistant protective
gloves and goggles should be worn
when replacing leaking batteries!
•
Avoid touching leaking batteries with
your bare hands as far as possible.
•
Should you come into contact with
leaked battery components, wash
your hands thoroughly.
•
Remove any electrolyte residues by
damp wiping. Wash any clothes that
come into contact with the
electrolyte.
2.6
Electronic medical devices
This product is designed and
manufactured according to the
Standard DIN EN 60335-1 (Safety of
Household and similar Electrical App-
liances) and carries the CE mark. If
you use a Medical Device such as
pacemaker you may wish to contact
your specialist to answer any
questions.