This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells
and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications are subject to modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.
Panasonic
JANUARY 2007
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS
• Safety Warnings
1. When Using the Battery
! WARNING
1. Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow
the safety rules listed below:
Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal
object (such as wire).
Do not carry or store the batteries together with necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise
subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
Do not solder directly onto the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
2. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damaged,
may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or ignite.
3. Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunshine or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate
heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened
life expectancy.
! CAUTION
1. If the device is to be used by small children,
the caregiver should explain the contents of the user’s manual to the
children. The caregiver should provide adequate supervision to ensure that the device is being used as explained
in the user’s manual.
2. When the battery is worn out, insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal.
3. Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an
unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. Contact your
sales location or Panasonic if any of these problems are observed.
4. Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on induction cookware.
5.
In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and
immediately seek medical care. If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
2. While Charging
! WARNING
1. Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may cause the battery to
become hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury.
When charging the battery, either use a specified battery charger or otherwise ensure that the battery
charging conditions specified by Panasonic are met.
Do not attach the batteries to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette lighter.
Do not place the batteries in or near fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-
in safety equipment is activated, preventing the battery from charging further, and heating the battery can
destroy the safety equipment and can cause additional heating, breaking, or ignition of the battery.
2. Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time. Doing so may
cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite.
The document reference is online, please check the correspondence between the online documentation and the printed version.
