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6. Notes on rechargeable batteries

Make sure that you have read and understood the following information and safety instructions

before handling rechargeable batteries.

a) General information

• Do not leave rechargeable batteries lying around unattended. Children or pets may swallow them. If

rechargeable batteries have been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately!

• Rechargeablebatteriesmustnotbeshort-circuited,disassembledorthrownintoare.Thismay

causeareorexplosion!

• Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries can cause corrosive injuries in case of contact with the

skin. Therefore you should use suitable protective gloves for this.

• Donotrechargenormal,non-rechargeablebatteries.Thismaycauseareorexplosion!

• Pay attention to the correct polarity (plus pole/+ and minus pole/-). Both the device and the recharge-

able battery will be damaged if the rechargeable battery is improperly installed. This may cause a

reorexplosion!

• Do not charge/discharge defective, damaged, leaking or deformed rechargeable batteries. This may

causeareorexplosion!Disposeofunusablerechargeablebatteriesinanenvironmentallyfriendly

manner. Do not continue to use these rechargeable batteries.

• Charge the battery only under supervision. Stop the charging process immediately if you identify any

irregularities on the battery (e.g. battery has expanded, etc.).

• Never charge rechargeable batteries with higher charging currents than those specied by the

manufacturer.

• Never charge rechargeable batteries connected to an electrical circuit.

• Alwayskeeprechargeablebatteriesawayfromammablematerials,bothduringandaftercharging.

Storerechargeablebatteriesinareproofcontainer.

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