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Safety Precautions for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
Inaccurate handling of a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery may cause leakage, heat, smoke, an explosion, or fire. This
could cause deterioration of performance or failure. This may also damage the protection device installed in the battery
pack. This could damage equipment or injure users. Thoroughly follow the instructions below.
While Charging the Battery Pack
While Discharging the Battery Pack
DANGER
To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death:
Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by 3M™.
When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and follow the specified conditions.
Do not connect directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger.
Do not store the battery close to fire or at extremely high temperatures over 60°C (for example, a vehicle, strong direct
sunlight).
Do not short-circuit the batteries under any circumstances.
Never charge batteries near highly flammable objects.
WARNING
To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death and/or
property damage:
Stop charging the battery if charging is not completed within the specified time.
Never leave the batteries unattended during charging. Do not attempt to charge a cell that is damaged.
Immediately remove the battery from the device or battery charger and stop use if the battery gives off an odor, generates heat,
becomes discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use.
CAUTION
To reduce the risks associated with various hazards, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage:
Thoroughly read this User Guide before charging the battery.
Lithium cells must be completely discharged before disposal.
Always dispose the batteries in a manner consistent with local, regional and national regulation.
Battery can only be charged within a temperature range of 0°C~45°C.
WARNING
To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death and/or
property damage:
Use the battery only in the specified equipment.
Do not discharge the battery close to fire or at extremely high temperatures over 60°C (for example, a vehicle, strong direct
sunlight).
CAUTION
To reduce the risks associated with various hazards, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage:
Battery can only be used within a temperature rage of -20°C~60°C.
