4 TASCAM DA-3000Safety Information8 CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIESThis product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries couldcause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide bythe following precautions when using batteries.• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Thebatteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.• When installing batteries, pay attention to thepolarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), andinstall them correctly in the battery compartment asindicated. Putting them in backward could make thebatteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stainsaround them.• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminalswith insulation tape or something like that to preventthem from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.• When throwing used batteries away, follow thedisposal instructions indicated on the batteries and thelocal disposal laws.• Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do notmix and use new and old batteries or different types ofbatteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,causing fire, injury or stains around them.• Do not carry or store batteries together with smallmetal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak,rupture or other trouble.• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put themin fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causingfire, injury or stains around them.• If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid onthe battery case before inserting new batteries. Ifthe battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause lossof eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it outthoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eyeand then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluidgets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skininjuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off withclean water and then consult a doctor immediately.• The unit power should be off when you install andreplace batteries.• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unitfor a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causingfire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluidleaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartmentbefore inserting new batteries.• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside thebattery could harm skin or clothing.