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BATTERY
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Take care to fit your batteries
correctly, observing the plus and
minus marks on the battery and
appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause
leakage or in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
ALWAYS
Replace the whole set of batteries at
one time, taking care not to mix old
and new batteries or batteries of
different types, since this can result in
leakage or in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
ALWAYS
Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of
portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused —
resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate
any such problems.
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
NEVER
Store unused batteries in their
packaging and away from metal
objects which may cause a short-
circuit resulting in leakage or, in
extreme cases, fire or even an
explosion.
Remove dead batteries from
equipment and all batteries from
equipment you know you are not going
to use for a long time. Otherwise the
batteries may leak and cause damage.
Never dispose of batteries in fire as
this can cause them to explode.
Please put dead batteries in with the
normal household waste.
NEVER
ALWAYS
NEVER
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by
applying heat to them. They may leak
cause fire or even explode. There are
special rechargeable batteries which
are clearly marked as such.
Supervise children if they are replacing
batteries themselves in order to ensure
these guidelines are followed.
Remember that small button cell
batteries such as used in some
hearing aids, toys, games and other
appliances, are easily swallowed by
young children and this can be
dangerous.
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
Keep loose button cells away from
young children.
Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
Seek medical advice if you believe a
cell has been swallowed.
PUBLISHED BY THE BRITISH BATTERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 7 BUCKINGHAM GATE,
LONDON SW1E 6JS
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