Silvercrest HG04130A-US Operation And Safety Notes page 10

Clean the battery contacts and also those of the product
prior to battery installation. Keep the contacts clean.
Remove batteries from the product that will not be used for
an extended period of time (months or longer).
Remove discharged batteries from product promptly to avoid
possible damage from leakage.
Choose the proper battery for the intended application.
Always take care to correctly insert batteries observing (+)
and (-) polarity marks on the battery and the product for
which it is intended. Proper polarity must be observed to
avoid damage to either product or batteries.
Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking
care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different
types, capacities, or manufacturers.
Never heat batteries in order to revive them.
Never charge a battery unless the battery label specifically
states the battery is rechargeable. Charging a non-
rechargeable battery, may result in leakage, fire, or
explosion.
Do not drop or subject the cell or battery to strong
mechanical shock.
Batteries should not be disassembled, crushed, punctured, or
otherwise mutilated. Such abuses may result in leakage, fire,
or explosion.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in an explosion.
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