The Proper Handling Of Batteries; The Proper Handling Of The Device - DS Produkte XY6068 Mode D'emploi

❐ Batteries can be deadly if swallowed. Therefore keep the batteries and the device out
of reach of children and animals. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical assistance
immediately.
❐ Should a battery have leaked, do not allow your skin, eyes and mucous membranes
to come into contact with the battery acid. If you touch battery acid, rinse the
affected sites with abundant fresh water immediately and contact a doctor as soon
as possible.

The Proper Handling of Batteries

❐ Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the device and on the
batteries are clean; clean them if necessary.
❐ Use only the battery type specifi ed in the technical data.
❐ Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not use batteries of different
types or brands, or batteries with different capacities. When replacing batteries,
note the correct polarity (+/–).
❐ Take the batteries out of the device when they are discharged or if the device is not
going to be used for a prolonged period. This will prevent any damage that might
occur if a battery leaks.
❐ Remove dead batteries from the device immediately. Clean the contacts before you
insert a new battery.
❐ The batteries must not be recharged or reactivated by other means, dismantled,
thrown into a fi re, immersed in fl uids, or short-circuited.

The Proper Handling of the Device

❐ Always check the device for damage before each use. Do not use it if it has visible
signs of damage.
❐ If the device is broken, do not attempt to make repairs yourself. Repairs may only be
carried out by specialists. In the event of any damage, you should therefore contact
our customer service department.
❐ Keep the device away from electromagnetic fi elds (mobile phones, remote controls
etc.). The measurement accuracy could be impaired.
❐ Always place the device on a dry, even and fi rm surface. Soft surfaces, such as long
pile carpets, may distort the measurement result.
❐ Keep the device away from sources of heat such as ovens or naked fl ames.
❐ Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, strong temperature fl uctuations,
direct sunlight or moisture.
❐ The device should only be used in closed indoor rooms with a temperate climate.
When the device is brought from a cold room into a warm room, condensation can
form. Allow the device to warm back up to room temperature before you use it.
❐ Do not drop the device or allow it to be knocked violently. Make sure that no objects
can fall onto the scales as the glass could be damaged.
❐ Never jump onto the device so that you do not damage the device.
❐ Never immerse the device in water or other liquids. No liquid must be allowed to
enter the device during cleaning.
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