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Safety Precautions
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Battery Handling Precautions
DANGER
• Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming
into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to
high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all
instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery
or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally
swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use
only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries,
batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries if they are not rechargeable.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the
sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury.
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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