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If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected
and cover nearby surfaces. Check affected
parts. Clean these parts or change them if necessary.
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Do not short-circuit the battery pack. When the
battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
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The battery can be damaged by pointed objects
such as nails or screwdrivers or by force
applied externally. An internal short circuit may
occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode
or overheat.
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Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed by
the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
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Protect the battery against heat,
e. g. against continuous intense sun-
light, fire, dirt, water and moisture.
There is a risk of explosion and short-
circuiting.
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Only operate and store the battery at an ambient
temperature between – 20 °C and + 50 °C.
Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer,
for example. At temperatures of < 0 °C some devices
may experience a loss of power.
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Only charge the battery at an ambient tem-
perature which is between 0 °C and + 45 °C.
Charging outside of this temperature range can
increase the risk of damage to the battery and pose
a fire hazard.
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