Panasonic CF-31 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, mal-
function, and damage to equipment or property, always observe
the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify and de-
scribe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused
when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is per-
formed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property dam-
age.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operat-
ing procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operat-
ing procedure that must be followed in order to oper-
ate the unit safety.
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DANGER
Precautions on the Battery Pack
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or
rupture of the Battery Pack may result.
n Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire
or Expose It to Excessive Heat
n Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the
Battery Pack
n Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative
(-) Contacts
Ö Do not place the battery pack together with
articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing.
n Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by
Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It,
etc.
Ö If this product is subjected to a strong im-
pact, remove the battery pack from the com-
puter immediately.
n Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods
Other Than Those Specified
n Do Not Use the Battery Pack with Any Other
Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable and was
intended for the specified product.
n Do Not Use This Product with a Battery
Pack Other Than the One Specified
Ö Use only the specified battery pack with
your product.
n Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct
Sunlight, for Example)
n When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated or
If Abnormal Swelling Occur, Replace It With
a New One
Ö Do not continue to use a damaged battery pack.
n If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immedi-
ately Stop Use
Ö If the battery pack appears to be damaged or
deformed, or if it emits smoke, abnormal odor,
excessive heat, or other abnormality, remove it
from the computer immediately.