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• Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been
swallowed.
• Consult the cell or battery manufacturer on the maximum number of
cells which may be assembled in a battery and on the safest way in
which cells may be connected.
• A dedicated charger should be provided for each equipment.
Complete charging instructions should be provided for all secondary
cells and batteries offered for sale.
• Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
• Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become
dirty.
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always
refer to the cell or battery manufacturer's instructions and use the
correct charging procedure.
• Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge when not in
use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and
discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum
performance.
• Retain the original cell and battery literature for future reference.
• When disposing of secondary cells or batteries, keep cells or batteries
of different electrochemical systems separate from each other.
