Battery Safety Guidelines - VIETA VH-MS570BT User Manual

Battery Safety Guidelines

Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and
dependable source of portable power. Problems can
occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in
leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use
designed to eliminate any such problems.
cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an
explosion.
result in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an
explosion.
in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage.
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Take care to fit your
batteries correctly,
observing the plus and
minus marks on the
battery and appliance.
Incorrect fitting can
Replace the whole set
of batteries at one time,
taking care not to mix
old and new batteries
or batteries of different
types, since this can
Store unused batteries
in their packaging
and away from metal
objects which may
cause a short-circuit
resulting in leakage or,
Remove dead batteries
from equipment and
all batteries from
equipment you know
you are not going to
use for a long time.
Never dispose of
batteries in fire as this
can cause them to
explode. Please recycle
dead batteries; do not
put with the normal
household waste.
leak, cause fire or even explode. There are special
rechargeable batteries which are clearly marked as
such.
ALWAYS
swallowed by young children and this can be
dangerous.
Never attempt to
recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a
charger or by applying
heat to them. They may
Supervise children
if they are replacing
batteries themselves in
order to ensure these
guidelines are followed.
Remember that small
button cell batteries
such as used in some
hearing aids, toys,
games and other
appliances, are easily
Keep loose button
cells away from young
children.
Make sure battery
compartments are
secure.
Seek medical advice if
you believe a cell has
been swallowed.
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