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Battery
Environment & recycling
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CAUTION
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When Using the Battery
(1) Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary batteries.
Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
(2) Do not short-circuit a battery.
(3) In the event of a cell 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.
(4) Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the
battery is giving out an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape or appears
abnormal in any other way.
(5) Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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In storage
Do not expose the battery to heat or fire. Avoid storing the battery in a place exposed to direct
sunlight, exposed to high temperatures such as in a vehicle under direct sunlight or in an area of low
atmospheric pressure such as highland.
The temperature range over which the battery can be stored is –20 °C to +20 °C {–4 °F to +68 °F}
(Storage period:12 months).
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While Charging
(1) Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
(2) The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F}.
Charging the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot
or to break.
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Battery Replacement
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
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When Discharging the Battery
The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is –20°C to 50°C {–4°F to 122°F}.
Using the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or
reduce the battery’s life expectancy.
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Safe Disposal of Lithium Ion/Polymer Battery
Dispose of used Battery Pack according to local ordinances and/or regulations.
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A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
