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Extreme temperatures can affect the ability of your battery to
charge. Battery needs the fit temperature. If the surrounding
temperature is over 40°C, the battery cannot be charged.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any
charger or battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can
occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct
connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the
battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.)
Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car
in summer or a freezer in winter conditions, will reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery
between 59°F and 77°F (15°C and 25°C). A hot or cold battery