Vertex Standard VX-351PMR446 Operating Manual page 4

CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY.
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
H Never short-circuit the connection terminals on the battery or charger!
H Do not attempt to open the battery pack, as personal injury or damage to the battery pack could
occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short-circuited.
H Before using a battery pack for the first time, charge it completely. Do not attempt charge a pack with the incorrect
charger, as this can damage or shorten the life of the pack.
H When a battery pack is not used for a long time, please remove it from the transceiver. Also, while in storage, the
charge will drain slightly over time and the battery should be recharged 50% each six months.
H When carefully maintained, a pack should be useful for about 300 charge/discharge cycles.
H The following abuses can shorten the useful life of the battery,and should be avoided:

Exceeding the specified temper-ature limits;

Overcharging with an incorrect charger, or charging for too long;

Shorting the terminals, or using the pack with equipment not designed for it;

Reversing charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is tampered with or another charger is used,
permanent damage may result;

Submersing the battery in water, or attempting to open the battery casing.
H After storage, the battery should be returned to room temperature before use. It may first function at reduced
capacity, but should return to full capacity after several complete charge/discharge cycles.
H Replace the pack if charge life becomes very short.
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Electronic and
Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for informa-
tion about the waste collection system in your country.
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