Black+Decker BCF5211, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
HANDLING ALKALINE BATTERIES
1. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get into your eyes, there is a threat
of loss of eyesight, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap
water and then consult a physician immediately.
2. Do not put the battery in a fire, expose it to heat, dismantle or modify it. If the
insulation or safety valve is damaged, the battery may leak fluid, overheat or
explode.
3. Do not insert the battery with the poles reversed. Doing so may cause some
abnormality or a short and the battery may leak fluid, overheat or explode.
4. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If the battery is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
5. If the alkali fluid gets in your mouth, rinse your mouth with water and contact a
physician immediately.
6. If the alkali fluid gets on your skin or clothes, it may burn your skin, thoroughly
rinse the affected area with tap water.
7. Do not mix new and old batteries or other makes of batteries. The different
attributes may cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.
8. This battery was not made to be recharged. Recharging this battery may damage
the insulation or internal structure and may cause the battery to leak fluid,
overheat or explode.
9. Do not damage or remove the label on the exterior of the battery. Doing so may
cause the battery to short, leak fluid, overheat or explode.
10. Do not drop, throw or expose the battery to extreme impact. Doing so may cause
the battery to leak fluid, overheat or explode.
11. Do not alter the shape of the battery. If the insulation or safety valve is damaged,
the battery may leak fluid, overheat or explode.
12. Immediately remove batteries when they have lost all power. Leaving the batteries
in the unit for a long time may cause the batteries to leak fluid, overheat or
explode due to gas that is generated by the batteries.
Contact your local government for disposal practices in your area.
WARNING
When handling alkaline batteries, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following