Olympus EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual page 201

BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with a metallic object.
When transporting or storing the battery, cover the battery terminals with the provided
protection cap. It is dangerous to carry an uncapped battery in a bag, pocket, etc.
Do not attempt to charge a battery that is damaged, leaking, or wet.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, blindness may result. Rinse your eyes with
clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately.
Do not load a battery into the charger with the +/- terminals upside down. If
the battery does not fit properly into the charger, do not force fit the battery.
Doing so could cause a fire, overheating, explosion, fluid leak or other
damage.
Never solder the battery/charger, or attempt to repair, deform, modify or
disassemble it.
Never expose the battery/charger to water or moisture including rain,
seawater and animal urine. Do not handle the battery/charger when it is wet
or when your hands are wet. Do not use the battery/charger in damp or
humid conditions (such as in a bathroom).
Do not charge the battery or store the battery and charger in locations
where they may be exposed to high temperatures. For example, do not
leave it on the dashboard of a car under direct sunlight or place it near
heating equipment.
Keep the battery/charger out of reach of children. Swallowing a battery can
be extremely dangerous. Should a child swallow a battery, see a doctor
immediately.
Do not use the battery/charger in a place where heat may build up, such as
under a cushion.
Never use the battery/charger around flammable gas. Otherwise, explosion
or fire may result.
Do not use the charger for any purpose other than to charge the specified
batteries. For example, do not use as a DC power source.
To avoid fire, overheating or electric shock, do not insert a metallic object
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such as a wire into the charger.
Always power the charger with the voltage specified in the instruction
manual.
Do not use a power cord other than the one provided or one that is
designated for use with this charger.
Always insert the power plug completely and firmly into the outlet socket.
Do not use the charger when the power plug is not fully inserted.
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