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• Use only specified battery. Use of a different battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
• Do not crush, drop or puncture the battery. Mechanical abuse can lead to
internal damage and internal short circuits. If a battery has been dropped or
banged against a hard surface, whether damage is externally visible or not,
remove the battery from use and dispose of it properly.
• Extremely high ambient temperature may cause battery overheat
protection, resulting in equipment shutdown.
• The lithium-ion battery has a service life. Replace your battery when it
reaches the end of its service life. Failure to replace the battery may cause
serious damage to your equipment from battery overheating.
• If the battery shows signs of damage or signs of leakage, replace it
immediately. Use caution in removing the battery. Avoid contacting the
leakage.
• Do not open the battery, heat the battery above 60 °C, incinerate battery, or
short battery terminals. They may ignite, explode, leak or heat up, causing
personal injury.
• Remove the battery if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Storing the battery at high temperature for an extended period of time will
significantly shorten their life expectancy.
• Storing the battery in a cool place can slow the aging process. Ideally the
battery should be stored at 15 °C.
13.3 Disposing of the Equipment
• For disposal of parts, batteries, packaging materials, and accessories, where
not otherwise specified, follow local regulations regarding disposal of
hospital waste.