Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid,
rinse the affected areas with water and seek medical
assistance.
•
Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and
choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of
small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean
the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
•
Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a relatively long period,
take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
Repair and disposal
• Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batter-
ies should be disposed of at the collection points pro-
vided.
• Never open the instrument. If these instructions are not
heeded, the warranty will be null and void.
• Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself.
We can no longer guarantee perfect functioning if you do.
• Repairs may only be performed by Beurer Customer Ser-
vice or authorized dealers. However, always check the
batteries and replace them if necessary prior to making
any complaint.
• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the
device in the household waste at the end of its
useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local
collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in
accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions,
please contact the local authorities responsible for waste
disposal.
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