Safety Information
12 GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide
but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.
– Do not store or leave your device near a heat source such as near a fireplace or other
heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 70 °C
(158 °F) such as on a vehicle dashboard. When heated to excessive temperatures, battery
cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
– Do not immerse the battery in water.
– Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
– Do not drop or puncture the battery.
– Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
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WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be
leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
- To prevent injury or damage:
- If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
- If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and
seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!
- If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off
the battery fluid.
- Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
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WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized
equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it.
Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
– Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
– Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.
– Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.
Storage card use
The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld provides a storage card slot, providing an
alternative storage location to the storage memory in the handheld.
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WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld. To
prevent static damage:
– Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic
components inside your device, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
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WARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the storage card slot may adversely
affect the device and void your Trimble warranty. To prevent dust or moisture entering
the storage card slot:
– Make certain that the storage card slot door is attached correctly when you are using
the handheld outdoors.
– When inserting or removing a storage card, place the handheld on a dust-free indoor
surface.
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