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Battery Information
1. Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
2. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
3. Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries
haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other
or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
4. Do not remove a cell or battery from its original packaging until required
for use.
5. Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
6. 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.
7. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with
the equipment.
8. Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the cell, battery and equipment
and ensure correct use.
9. Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with
the equipment.
10.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
11.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
12. Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
13. Secondary cells and batteries 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.
14. Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
15. After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and
discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
16. Retain the original product literature for future reference.
17. Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended.
18. Dispose of properly.