non-hazardous provided they are used
and handled in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Handle discharged batteries with
care. Battery packs represent a safe
ty hazard as they can cause a very
high short circuit current. Even if Li-
ion battery packs appear to be dis
charged, they are in fact never fully
discharged.
– Make sure that the battery pack is
not subjected to physical blows or
impacts. Impacts and penetrating ob
jects may damage the batteries. This
may lead to leakages, the generation
of heat or smoke, or cause the battery
pack to ignite or explode.
– Keep the unused battery pack away
from metal objects (e.g. nails,
screws, keys, paper clips, etc.) as
these may cause bridging of the con
tacts. A short circuit between the bat
tery contacts poses a risk of burns or
fire.
– Protect the battery pack from exces
sive heat or constant heat sources
such as sunlight or naked flames.
Fire and temperatures over 130 °C
may cause explosions.
– Do not open the battery pack. Open
ing or modifying the battery pack
may damage the protective devices.
This may lead to the generation of
heat or smoke, or cause the battery
pack to ignite or explode.
– Do not immerse the battery pack in
liquids such as (salt) water or drinks.
Contact with liquids may damage the
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