will use one its charge cycles and may shorten its life.
● Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions enclosed with
your charger.
● Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous components. Please:
● Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery.
● Do not short-circuit the battery.
● Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery.
● Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means.
● Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight.
● Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements.
● Do not pierce the battery with any object or strike it with an
instrument.
● Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way.
● Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery.
● Do not touch a ruptured or leaking battery.
If liquids from the battery get on your skin or into your eyes,
immediately:
● Wash your eyes out with fresh water avoiding rubbing them.
● Seek medical treatment.
Notes:
● If a battery is not to be used for an extended period of time (several
months) remove the battery pack from the equipment and store in a
cool and dry location part charged. Do not fully discharge the battery
before storage.
● Each charge cycle reduces the battery's life. Minimize the number of
times you charge your battery especially in hotter environments which
further shorten a battery's life.