Safety instructions for battery pack
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary
cells or battery pack.
b) Do not expose cells or battery pack to heat or
re. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
c) Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery
pack. Do not store cells or battery pack
haphazardly in a box or drawer where they
may short-circuit each other or be short-
circuited by other metal objects.
d) Do not remove a cell or battery from its
original battery pack enclosure required for
use.
e) Do not subject cells or battery pack to
mechanical shock.
f) In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow
the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the
affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
g) Do not use any charger other than that
specically provided for use with the
equipment.
h) Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on
the cell, battery and equipment and ensure
correct use.
i) Do not use any cell or battery pack which is
not designed for use with the equipment.
j) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
k) Keep cells and battery pack out of the reach
of children.
l) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a
battery pack has been swallowed.
m) Always purchase the correct cell or battery for
the equipment.
n) Keep cells and battery pack clean and dry.
o) Wipe the cell or battery pack terminals with a
clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
p) Secondary cells and battery pack need to be
charged before use. Always use the correct
charger and refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions or equipment manual for proper
charging instructions.
q) Do not leave a battery pack on prolonged
charge when not in use.
r) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
cells or battery pack several times to obtain
maximum performance.
s) Secondary cells and battery pack give their
best performance when they are operated at
normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
t) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
u) Use only the cell or battery pack in the
application for which it was intended.
v) When possible, remove the battery pack from
the equipment when not in use.
w) Dispose of properly.