SHINOLA 5021.D Manual page 15

CARE AND PRECAUTION
Each Shinola timepiece is designed and manufactured to the highest of standards.
Unlike most other mechanical objects, a watch operates non-stop. In order to ensure
optimal performance and longevity from your Shinola timepiece, please review the
simple guidelines for care and precautions.
CARE
• Clean your watch with a soft cloth and water only. Do not submerge
your watch under water unless it is water rated.
• After saltwater use, rinse watch under tap water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Metal bracelets should be cleaned periodically. Clean with a soft brush dipped
in mild soapy water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• We advise having your timepiece serviced every 18 – 24 months to ensure long
use and trouble free operation.
PRECAUTIONS
Your timepiece is a complex integration of parts and components brought together
by skilled craftsmen. There are certain actions or environmental situations that may
damage or impede your timepiece's ability to perform optimally.
It is important to avoid the following conditions: extreme heat or cold, as well as
prolonged periods of exposure to direct sunlight, exposure to wet conditions that exceed
your timepiece's water rating. (See caseback and chart).
Your timepiece should not be affected by magnetic fields generated by household items
such as televisions and stereos, but avoidance of other strong electric fields or static
electricity, which may interrupt mechanism, is suggested. It is also important to avoid
extreme shock or impact.
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POWER SAVING MECHANISM
In order to extend the battery life of your watch when it¹s not in use, gently pull the move-
ment stem/crown out until you feel it click. This will reduce battery power consumption
by 70%. Please note that this is the same stem/crown position that is used to perform a
quick TIME SETTING. If your watch features a screw-down crown, follow the instructions
at the beginning of this manual to release the crown before pulling it out all the way.
END OF BATTERY LIFE ( EOL )
Your quartz watch is equipped with a feature to indicate when the battery level is low. When
the battery gets to that stage, the second hand will jump 4 steps at a time, every 4 seconds.
This behavior lowers the power consumption while still displaying the time accurately and
letting you know that it is time to change the battery.
LEATHER CONDITIONING BALM
Unique formula cleans, polishes and protects, leaving a soft satiny finish that retards water
spotting and cracking. Enhances the life and natural lustre of your leather watch strap. May
be used safely on all colors of Shinola leather watch strap (please note that use of this
product may darken the color of your watch strap). Do not use on suede or nubuck.
Directions: Apply a small amount with soft cloth, let dry and buff lightly.
Ingredients: Paraffin wax, Tallow, and Mink Oil.
Caution: Do not take internally. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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