Omron BUM150RA, Instruction Manual

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Safety Precautions
BUM150RA
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Caution (for battery replacement)
Perform replacement on a stable and flat place.
 Handle the battery carefully so that you do not drop it.
 Risk of injury due to falling, or burns due to fluid leakage (dilute sulfuric acid).
Use a specified battery for replacement.
 Not doing so may cause a fire.
 Product model: Battery pack : BUB150R (2 required)
Do not replace the battery in a place where there is flammable gas.
 Spark may occur when connecting the battery, which may cause an explosion or
fire.
If fluid (dilute sulfuric acid) leaks from the battery, do not touch the fluid.
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Doing so may cause blindness or burns.
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If the fluid contacts your eyes or skin, wash it out with lots of clean water and consult
your doctor.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
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Doing so could cause dilute sulfuric acid leak, which could cause blindness and
burns.
Do not drop the battery and do not expose it to strong impact.
 Dilute sulfuric acid may leak.
Do not short the battery with metal objects.
 Doing so could cause an electric shock, fire or burn.
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Some electrical energy still remains inside the spent battery.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
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The batteries may explode.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Do not use a new battery and an old battery at the same time.
 Dilute sulfuric acid may leak.
 A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.
 Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock.
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The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
a. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
b. Use tools with insulated handles.
c. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
d. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
e. Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals.
f. Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce
likelihood of shock. Remove the connection from ground if any part of the
battery is determined to be grounded.
 Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.