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Safety Instructions
Fire and Explosion Prevention
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Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
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Do not incinerate the battery.
Human and
Environmental Safety
Practices
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Should the battery casing crack, allowing its con-
tents to come into contact with skin or clothing,
rinse immediately with water. If the contents
comes in contact with the eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
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Inhalation of the contents can cause respiratory
irritation. Sensitivity to nickel can cause allergic
asthma to result. Seek out fresh air and medical
attention.
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For recycling and disposal of the batteries, the
rules according to the WEEE directive (Waste of
Electronic and Electrical Components) as well as
local laws and regulations must be followed. If
not they may explode, leak and cause personal
injury. When returning batteries, insulate their
terminals with adhesive tape. Otherwise, the
residual electricity in used batteries may cause
fire or explosion. Fig. 3 below shows the symbols
for disposal and recycling.
Fig. 3
WARNING: Do not place or store the
battery under direct sunlight or near a heat
source. Do not expose the batteries or
battery charger to flames. Do not use the
charger in the presence of flammable
anaesthetic gases.
Battery and Battery Charger Safety
Practices
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Be careful not to drop the batteries.
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Only use the charger that has been supplied with
the equipment.
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Do not charge the batteries in an unventilated
area.
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The charger must not be covered or exposed to
dust.
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Do not crush, puncture, open, dismantle or other-
wise mechanically interfere with the batteries.
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Do not store batteries at a temperature higher than
50ºC (122ºF).
Equipment Warning Labels
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Carefully read the labels on the battery and fol-
low the instructions.
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Inspect all precautionary labels on the equipment.
Order and replace all labels that cannot be easily
read.
WARNING: Do not expose the battery
connector or the battery charger to water.
The charger is designed for dry areas only
and for normal air humidity conditions.
