Silvercrest SKWD A1 - Manual (Page 8)

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General safety instructions / Safety Instructions for Batteries / Start-up
Check the product for damage before use.
Never use a damaged product.
Never open the housing of the
product. This can result in injury and damage
to the product. Repairs must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
Do not allow anyone inexperienced to use the
product. Make sure that anyone intending to
use the product has read the operating manual
and is capable of operating the product safely.
Place the product on a solid, horizontal and
flat surface.
Magnetic fields may cause the product to func-
tion incorrectly. If this happens, briefly remove
the battery from the product and re-insert it. Do
this as described in the section “Changing the
battery“.
FOOD SAFE! This product has no
adverse effect on taste or smell.
Safety Instructions
for Batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Batteries
are not intended for children. Do not leave
batteries lying around. They may otherwise be
swallowed by children or pets. If accidentally
swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
EXPLOSION HAZARD! Never
recharge, short-circuit and / or open
batteries. The battery may overheat,
ignite or explode. Never throw batteries into
fire or water. The batteries may explode.
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures, e.g. above radiators.as they may
affect batteries. Otherwise there is an increased
risk of leaking.
Promptly remove drained battery from the
product. Otherwise there is an increased risk of
leaking.
Check the battery regularly for leaks.
Leaking or damaged batteries may
result in burns upon contact with the
skin; always wear suitable safety
gloves!
If fluid is leaking from the battery, avoid con-
tact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
In the event of contact with battery acid, thor-
oughly flush the affected area with clean water
and seek immediate medical attention.
Remove light dirt from the battery and product
contacts with a dry, lint-free cloth before
inserting the batteries.
Remove the battery if the product is not going
to be used for an extended period.
When inserting the battery ensure that it is in-
serted the right way round! This is shown in the
battery compartment. Otherwise the battery
can explode.
Insert the battery with care. Otherwise the
product can be damaged.
Please do not dispose of used batteries in your
household waste, but take them to a desig-
nated collection depot for special waste.
Start-up (Fig. A)
Open the battery compartment at the back of
the product by pressing the tab of the battery
cover toward the battery compartment and
lifting it upward.
Remove the insulating strip. It is located between
the battery
5 and the battery compartment.