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3. Safety guidelines and measures
3.1. General
• Do not short-circuit the Li-ion battery.
• Treat the Li-ion battery as described in this manual.
• Do not dismantle, crush, puncture, open or shred the Li-ion battery.
• Do not expose Li-ion battery to heat or fire. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• Do not remove the Li-ion battery from its original packaging until required for use.
• In the event of the Li-ion battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with
the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of
water and seek medical advice.
• Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the Li-ion battery.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the Li-ion battery and equipment and ensure
correct use.
• Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with the Li-ion battery.
• Do not mix batteries of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
• Keep the Li-ion battery clean and dry.
• Secondary batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and
refer this manual for proper charging instructions.
• Do not leave the Li-ion battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the Li-ion
battery several times to obtain maximum performance.
• Retain the original product documentation for future reference.
• Remove the Li-ion battery from the equipment when not in use.
