Battery Precautions
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Use only disposable AAA alkaline batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Observe correct polarity as marked.
• Remove depleted battery immediately.
• Please dispose of used batteries properly.
Below is a chart to help you better understand the causes and effects of different sound levels. The noise levels are rated in dB (decibels)
Environmental Noise
Quiet Library
Normal Conversation
City Traffic (inside car)
Power Saw at 3'
Jet Engine at 100'
Sources: http://www.drf.org , The Consumer Electronics Association http://www.ce.org. World Health Organization http://www.who.int, Environmental Protection Agency http://epa.gov , and the Occupational Safety &
Health Organization http://OSHA.gov
Noise Level dB
Possible Effects of Exposure
30 dB
No Effect - Normal
60 dB
Comfortable Hearing
Maximum Level before hearing damage begins. OSHA recommends no more
85 dB
than 8 hours of exposure to sound levels of 90 dB daily.
110 dB
Permanent Hearing Loss likely due to prolonged unprotected exposure.
At 125 dB the human ear begins to experience pain that can lead to permanent
120 to 140 dB
hearing loss even during short unprotected periods.
• Do not use a leaking battery. If battery leakage occurs, avoid
contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If battery leakage comes into
contact with your eyes, immediately flush with water and seek
medical attention.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat.
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