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Never operate the measurement device when it is open.
!rISk of fataL INJury!
Do not leave flat batteries in the device. Even batteries protected against leaking can corrode and
thus release chemicals which may be detrimental to your health or destroy the battery compart-
ment.
Do not leave batteries lying around carelessly. they might be swallowed by children or pets. If
swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
If the device is not used for longer periods of time, remove the batteries in order to prevent leak-
ing.
Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when getting into contact with skin. there-
fore, use suitable protective gloves.
Make sure that the batteries are not short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into fire!
Batteries may not be recharged. Danger of explosion!
You can order suitable alkaline batteries stating the following order no.:
Item no. 65 25 09 (please order one).
Only use alkaline batteries, since these are powerful and have a long life.
DISPoSaL of fLat BattErIES
The user is legally obliged (battery regulation) to return used batteries and storage batteries. Do not dispose of used
batteries via the household rubbish!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the following symbols,
which indicate that it is not permitted to dispose of them in the household waste. The symbols for
dangerous heavy metal constituents are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead. You can dispose of
your used batteries free of charge at your community’s collection point, our outlets or any place where
batteries/disposable batteries are sold!
You thus fulfil the legal requirements and make your contribution to the protection of the environment!
