[. . . ] Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not be accepted. Safety In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding the handling of the appliance. [. . . ] GB Inserting / replacing the batteries ♦ Unscrew the battery compartment lid on the rear of the appliance. And ♦ Insert 4 new batteries of type AAA into the battery compartment Be sure to insert the batteries with the correct polarity. ™¦ Replace the battery compartment lid on the battery compartment screw it down firmly. Handling and operation In this chapter you will receive important information for the handling and operation of the appliance. Display indicators The display is structured as follows: If this symbol appears, the batteries must be replaced. The temperature is indicated at the top of the display in °Celsius or °Fahrenheit. The measurement result is shown in the middle of the display by measurement lines. In the right scale each measurement line represents 0, 05 %. 5 A1 Measurement of constructional material or wood moisture ♦ Switch the appliance on by pressing the ON/SET button. ™¦ Before taking the first measurement, check that the appliance is functioning correctly. GB ♦ Press the measuring pins on the measurement points . Lines on the display ♦ Now press the measuring pins on the measurement points . The measuring should now be showing 19 % (+/- 1 %). Lines on the display ♦ When you arrive at the given value in both tests, the appliance is ready for use. [. . . ] If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries. Disposal of the appliance Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. [. . . ]