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PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY
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.
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.
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.
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Never dispose of batteries in fire as this
can cause them to explode. Please put
dead batteries in with the normal
household waste.
ALWAYS
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.
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.
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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
are secure.
clearly marked as such.
Supervise children ifthey are replacing
batteries themselves in order to ensure
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these guidelines are followed.
Make sure battery compartments
PUBLISHED BY THE BRITISH BATTERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 7 BUCKINGHAM САТЕ, LONDON SWIE 6JS
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