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Battery safety guidelines
- Be sure to insert batteries of the correct type and ensure correct polarity (+/-).
- To insert batteries, remove the battery compartment cover and insert batteries observing polarity.
- Ensure the cover is secure and remove batteries in a safe manner without the use of metallic or other conductive
objects.
- Batteries should not be replaced by children.
- Never dispose of batteries in re as they may explode.
- Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or a naked ame.
- Only use batteries of the same type.
- Do not mix old and new batteries and do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
- Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
- If the radio is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
- Always remove spent batteries from the battery compartment and dispose of them responsibly to protect the
environment.
Note: For battery operation, please switch off the mains adaptor and remove the mains power plug from the back of
the radio.