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CAUTION
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Do not soak the battery in or moisten it with water including rainwater and seawater.
• Do not leave the battery in a place subject to moisture, water leak or extremely high or low
temperatures.
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Do not touch the battery terminals with a wet hand.
• Be sure to recharge the battery before using them for the first time after purchase or after
they have not been used for a long period.
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When the battery is not to be used for a long period, be sure to remove them from the base
unit. Otherwise, battery fluid leak and heat build-up may result in a fire or injury.
• Do not use or leave the battery in a place with high temperature, for example under direct
sunlight, in a closed automobile under the sun or in front of heating equipment.
• The battery is hot after long hours of operation of IPLEX FX series. Do not take out the
battery immediately after use, as this may result in burning your hand.
• Do not leave the battery in the reach of children.
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When replacing the battery, to not repeatedly remove and load the battery rapidly. Doing so
may make it impossible to turn on power.
NOTE
• Use the battery correctly, as incorrect use may result in fluid leak, excessive heat generation
and/or damage. When replacing the battery, install them correctly by observing the insertion
direction.
• In general, the battery performance drops as the ambient temperature drops. Note that the
battery performance degraded due to low temperatures recovers when the temperature rises
to a normal level.
• Contamination of battery electrodes with sweat or oil will cause contact failures. When the
battery is dirty, wipe it clean with a dry cloth before use.
• The continuous operating time of the IPLEX FX series time with a fully charged battery
condition is approx. 150 min. (fully-charged new battery). When long hours of battery-
powered operation are expected, it is recommended to prepare charged batteries as spares.
• The E/F slide switch on the side of the battery is a manual switch used to assist you checking
if the battery is empty or fully charged. Set the switch to “F” after fully charging the battery
and to “E” after it has been discharged. (This switch is connected electrically to nothing. It is
exclusively used as a reminder that you have recharged or emptied the battery.)
• The battery is designated as a recyclable product. When discontinuing the use of the battery,
be sure to have it recycled in compliance with your local regulations.
• Recommended temperature range for Li-ion battery operation.
Discharge (when using the instrument): 0°C to 50°C
Recharging
: 0°C to 40°C
Storage : -20°C to +50°C
Using the battery under a temperature outside the above temperature range will result in
degradation of the performance and service life. When storing the battery, be sure to remove
it from the base unit.
• The battery is a consumable item.