Operating Precautions
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About alkaline dry cell batteries
When using battery pack
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries. Also,
be careful to observe battery polarity during installation. Otherwise,
poor performance or damage from battery leakage could result.
• Do not use LR6 alkaline batteries together with commercially avail-
able nickel hydride batteries or other types of batteries.
• To avoid corrosion and damage to this instrument from battery leak-
age, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is to be stored for a
long time (several months or more).
Observe the following to avoid damage to the instrument.
• Use the battery pack in an ambient temperature range of 0 to 40°C
and charge it in an ambient temperature range of 10 to 40°C.
• If the battery packs fails to complete charging within the stipulated
time, disconnect the AC adapter from the pack to stop charging.
• Consult your dealer or nearest service station should liquid leaks,
strange odor, heat, discoloration, deformation and other abnormal
conditions occur during use, charging or storage. Should these condi
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tions occur during use or charging, turn off and disconnect the instru-
ment immediately.
• Do not expose the instrument to water and do not use it in excessively
humid locations or locations exposed to rain.
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Do not expose the instrument to strong impacts and do not throw it around.