Battery Handling Precautions - Olympus EVOLT E-330 Advanced Manual

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
Never heat or incinerate the battery.
Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such
as by soldering.
Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in
potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away.
WARNING
Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified
time, stop charging it and do not use it.
If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears
abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera
immediately.
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may
result in fire or electric shock.
If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water
immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
Safety precautions
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