WARNING! Instructions for Battery Replacements: A child should never use this product unless the battery compartment cover has been properly secured. Only an adult should replace the batteries. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw. Slide the battery compartment cover open. Remove the old batteries and dispose of immediately. Install new batteries with the plus (+) sign facing up. Close the cover and secure it with the screw. Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (zinc-carbon), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. This product uses three AG 13/LR44DC1.5V botton cell batteries (3 x 1.5V = 4.5V). Use batteries of the same or equivalent type. The supply terminals are not to be short circuited. Remove exhausted batteries from this book. WARNING! Please remove the insulation tag from the battery compartment before giving to your child. Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. WARNING! Do not dispose of in general houshold waste.