Safety Information - Tascam SD-20M Owner's Manual

Safety Information

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a
leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following
precautions when using batteries.
• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries
could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.
• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity
indications (plus/minus (¥/^) orientation), and install
them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture
or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.
• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals
with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them
from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.
• When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal
instructions indicated on the batteries and the local
disposal laws.
• Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix
and use new and old batteries or different types of batteries
together. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire,
injury or stains around them.
• Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal
objects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or
other trouble.
• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in
fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire,
injury or stains around them.
• If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery
case before inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets
in an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If fluid does enter
an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water without
rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If
the fluid gets on a person's body or clothing, it could cause
skin injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with
clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.
• The unit power should be off when you install and replace
batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit
for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing
fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid leaks,
wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before
inserting new batteries.
• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery
could harm skin or clothing.
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via desig-
nated collection facilities appointed by the government or
the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious
effects on the environment and human health as a result
of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates
that electrical and electronic equipment must be
collected and disposed of separately from
household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to
the end users. For more detailed information about disposal
of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
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your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the
local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators
can have serious effects on the environment and human
health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in
batteries and/or accumulators.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates
that batteries and/or accumulators must be
collected and disposed of separately from
household waste.
If the battery or accumulator contains more than
the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or
cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC),
then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/
or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed out
wheeled dust bin symbol.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end
users. For more detailed information about disposal of
waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased them.
Pb, Hg, Cd