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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size battery: 9V Battery.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
5. Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with
this product. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolytes or explode.
6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with
this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur
causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
7. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing
fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the
discharged battery(ies). (Applies to products employing more than one separately
replaceable primary battery.)
8. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging, and that may result in
leakage or explosion. (Applies to product employing more than one separately
replaceable primary battery).
9. Remove the battery from this product if the product will not be used for a long period
of time (several months or more) since during this time the battery could leak in the
product.
10. Discard "dead" battery as soon as possible since "dead" batteries are more likely to
leak in a product.
11. Do not store this product, or the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or
refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from
condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room
temperature prior to use after cold storage.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90
DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR
PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX.
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