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Safety Information

When handling the vibrating motor, hold it securely so
that it doesn’t shake itself out of your hands! It’s best to
turn it off whenever you are handling it. Don’t hold the
switched-on vibrating motor for long periods of time.
Regarding the underside of vibrating motor: Do not bring
hair or fingers in contact with the rotating shaft.

NOTE! Not suitable for use by children under 3 years of
age. There is a risk of choking if small parts are swallowed
or inhaled. Store the experiment material, particularly the
battery-powered vibrating motor, and assembled models
out of the reach of small children.

NOTE! Only for use by children 8 years and older.
Instructions are included for parents or other supervising
adults. Please follow them! Save the packaging and
instructions. They contain important information.

Safety for Experiments with

Batteries

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Never experiment with wall outlets or the household power

supply. Never insert wires or other parts into wall outlets!
Household voltage can be deadly.

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For operation, you will need three AAA batteries (1.5-volt,

type AAA/LR03) or three AAA rechargeable batteries (1.2-volt,
min. 1100 mAh), which are not included in the kit due to their
limited shelf life.

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The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. A short-

circuit could lead to overheating of circuits and battery
explosions.

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Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not

to be mixed.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries.

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Only install batteries in the correct polarity direction. Press

them gently into the battery compartment.

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Always close battery compartments with the lid.

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Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. They could

explode!

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Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision.

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Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before

being charged.

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Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

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Dispose of used batteries in accordance with environmental

provisions.

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Make absolutely sure that metallic objects such as coins or

key chains are not left in contact with battery terminals.

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Do not bend, warp, or otherwise deform batteries.

With all of the experiments that use batteries, have an adult
check the experiment or model

before use to make sure you have

assembled it properly.
After you are done experimenting, remove the batteries from the
battery compartments. Note the safety information
accompanying the individual experiments!

Notes on disposal of

electrical and electronic

components

The electronic components of this product are recyclable. For the
sake of the environment, do not throw them into the household
trash at the end of their lifespan. They must be delivered to a
collection location for electronic waste, as indicated by the
following symbol:

Please contact your local authorities for the appropriate
disposal location.

Dear Parents!

Before starting the experiments, read through the
instruction manual together with your child and discuss
the safety information. Check to make sure the models
have been assembled correctly, and assist your child with
the experiments.
We hope you and your child have a lot of fun with the
experiments!