Tascam SD-20M Owner's Manual

4 TASCAM SD-20MSafety InformationCAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIESThis product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause aleak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the followingprecautions when using batteries.• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteriescould rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarityindications (plus/minus (¥/^) orientation), and installthem correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.Putting them in backward could make the batteries ruptureor leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminalswith insulation tape or something like that to prevent themfrom contacting other batteries or metallic objects.• When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposalinstructions indicated on the batteries and the localdisposal laws.• Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mixand use new and old batteries or different types of batteriestogether. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire,injury or stains around them.• Do not carry or store batteries together with small metalobjects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture orother trouble.• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them infire 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 batterycase before inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid getsin an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If fluid does enteran eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water withoutrubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. Ifthe fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could causeskin injuries 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 and replacebatteries.• 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 fluid leaks,wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment beforeinserting new batteries.• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the batterycould harm skin or clothing.8 For European CustomersDisposal of electrical and electronic equipment(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposedof separately from the municipal waste stream via desig-nated collection facilities appointed by the government orthe local authorities.(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipmentcorrectly, you will help save valuable resources and preventany potential negative effects on human health and theenvironment.(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have seriouseffects on the environment and human health as a resultof the presence of hazardous substances in electrical andelectronic equipment.(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicatesthat electrical and electronic equipment must becollected and disposed of separately fromhousehold waste.(e) The return and collection systems are available tothe end users. For more detailed information about disposalof old electrical and electronic equipment, please contactyour city office, waste disposal service or the shop whereyou purchased the equipment.Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed ofseparately from the municipal waste stream via designatedcollection facilities appointed by the government or thelocal authorities.(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulatorscorrectly, you will help save valuable resources and preventany potential negative effects on human health and theenvironment.(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulatorscan have serious effects on the environment and humanhealth as a result of the presence of hazardous substances inbatteries and/or accumulators.(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicatesthat batteries and/or accumulators must becollected and disposed of separately fromhousehold waste.If the battery or accumulator contains more thanthe specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/orcadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC),then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed outwheeled dust bin symbol.(e) The return and collection systems are available to the endusers. For more detailed information about disposal ofwaste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact yourcity office, waste disposal service or the shop where youpurchased them.Pb, Hg, Cd