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• Do not allow this product to become wet. Exposure to excessive moisture will damage the unit.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
• Donotoperatetheproductinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable
liquid, gas or dust.
• Do not modify or disassemble this product.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 104ºF (40ºC).
• Charge only using the charger provided.
• Under extreme heat conditions, battery leakage may occur. Avoid contact with your skin. In
case of skin or eye contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek medical attention.
• If battery leakage occurs, take it to your local battery recycling centre for disposal. Do not
attempt to use.
• Donotplacethepowerstationontheoor,orataheightlessthan18inches(457mm)above
theoor,duringuseinarepairfacility.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
The battery is self-contained and not consumer replaceable. The battery must be disposed of
properly when it no longer holds a charge. Proper charging practices will increase the life of the
product. For information on battery recycling, call toll-free 800-822-8837.
For information regarding air travel safety with batteries please check the U.S. Department of
Transportation prior to travel at: http://phmsa.dot.gov/safetravel/batteries , or contact your airline if
traveling from a country outside the U.S.
Note: The POWERGEN 500 gives 512 watt hours of power.