Q16 What should I be careful about when handling the battery(ies) of my watch/clock?

Misuse of the battery(ies) may cause contamination to surroundings due to leakage or fire and/or injury due to explosion.

1)		CAUTION!!	When handling typical clock batteries, be sure to observe the following:
	•	Set the batteries in the correct polarity (positive and negative orientation).
	•	Do not use new and old batteries together. (When replacing the batteries, replace all of them with new ones.)
	•	Immediately dispose of used-up batteries or store them out of the reach of small children.
	•	If you do not use your clock for a long time, take the batteries out of it.
	•	Do not use batteries other than specified in the instruction manual attached to the purchased goods. (Do not use nickel zinc batteries.)
	•	If the specified battery life has expired, replace all the batteries with new ones even if your clock is still running.
	•	When replacing the batteries, put new ones in your clock after removing dirt out of both their terminals (contacts).
	•	Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries because there is a danger of leakage or explosion.
	•	The life of the batteries attached to your clock first may be shorter than that described in the instruction manual because they are factory-supplied.
Especially when handling alkaline batteries, be sure to observe the following:
	•	Set the batteries in the correct polarity (positive and negative orientation). If the polarity is reversed, short-circuiting may occur, producing heat or causing leakage.
	•	Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat, or burn the batteries. Doing so will cause leakage, produce heat, or cause explosion.
2)		CAUTION!!	When handling typical watch batteries, be sure to observe the following:
	•	Replacement of watch batteries requires specialized skills and knowledge. For battery replacement, contact your nearest watch specialty shop.
	•	The life of the initial monitor battery incorporated in your watch may be shorter than that described in the instruction manual because it is factory-supplied.

If battery leakage adheres to your skin or clothes, wash it away with water. Also, if it gets in eyes, wash it out with clean water, immediately consult an ophthalmologist, and follow his or her instructions.

In all cases, carefully read the instruction manual, and use your watch/clock by correct handling methods.

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