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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Slide off the battery cover to open the
battery compartment.
2. Install or replace the 2 “AAA” alkaline
batteries according to the indications
inside the battery compartment.
NOTE:
When removing batteries, pull black ribbon forward.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Replace the batteries if:
• The low battery symbol appears on the display.
• When any button is pressed and nothing is displayed on the screen.
NOTE:
• Date and time will need to be reset if batteries are removed or replaced.
• Replace all batteries at one time (as simultaneous set). Do not
mix old and new batteries.
• Use only 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
• When installing batteries, observe /- polarities. Incorrect
installation of batteries may cause damage to the unit.
• Remove batteries when unit is not in use for extended periods of time.
• When the batteries are removed, the measurement values stored in
memory are retained. However, the date and time must be reset.
• Clean contacts on battery and in battery compartment with a soft
dry cloth each time you install batteries.
• Keep batteries away from children as they could pose a choking hazard.
• Recycle or dispose of properly in accordance with all local, state,
province, and country regulations.
•
Batteries are hazardous waste. DO NOT dispose of them
together with the household garbage.
•
DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
