4 TASCAM DR-40Cautions about Batteries8This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture orother trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or•leak, causing fire or injury.When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications•(plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the batterycompartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make thebatteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.When you store or dispose of batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation•tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteriesor metallic objects.When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions•indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws.Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new•and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries couldrupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The•batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.•Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before•inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause lossof eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with cleanwater without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If thefluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns.If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctorimmediately.The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.•Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time.•Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartmentbefore inserting new batteries.For European Customers8Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separatelyfrom the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilitiesappointed by the government or the local authorities.(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you willhelp save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects onhuman health and the environment.(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on theenvironment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardoussubstances in electrical and electronic equipment.(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical andelectronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately fromhousehold waste.(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. Formore detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronicequipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the equipment.Safety Information