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Appendix
Gigaset S455 / USA EN / A31008-M1714-R301-3-6019 / appendix.fm / 21.8.07
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric
shock, and to properly dispose of batteries,
please read and understand the following
instructions.
CONTAINS ALKALINE NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-
POSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN
MUNICIPAL WASTE.
1. Only use the batteries specified for use with
this product.
2. DO NOT USE ALKALINE NICKEL CADMIUM OR
ALKALINE LITHIUM BATTERIES, or mix batteries
of different sizes or from different manufactur-
ers in this product. DO NOT USE NONRE-
CHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the
cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to
water. Check with local codes for special dis-
posal instructions.
4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may
be toxic if swallowed.
5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in
order not to short the batteries with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The
batteries or conducting material may overheat
and cause burns or fire.
6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identi-
fied for use with, this product only in accord-
ance with the instructions and limitations spec-
ified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt to
charge the batteries with any means other than
that specified in the users manual.
7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on
both the charger and handset.