Omega 1424 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

1 Introduction
Safety and environmental protection
ONLY APPLIES TO WATCHES WITH A QUARTZ MOVEMENT
– This product contains a battery that is not intended to be repla-
ceable by the user.
– Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children.
Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.
– Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
– Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
– Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of bat-
teries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
– Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity
(+ and -).
– Remove and immediately discard batteries from equipment not used
for an extended period of time.
– Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
– Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manu-
facturer's specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may
result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in che-
mical burns.
Type of battery used in OMEGA quartz movements 1376, 1424, 1532,
4061, 4561, 4564: silver oxide battery; references: 315, 321, 362, 364,
371, 373; nominal voltage: 1.55 V.
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1 Introduction
Safety and environmental protection
Collection and treatment of end of life Quartz watches*
This symbol indicates that this product should not be
disposed with household waste. It has to be returned to a
local authorised collection system. By following this proce-
dure you will contribute to the protection of the environment
and human health. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
* valid in EU member states and in any countries with corre-
sponding legislation.
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