Additionally For The Car Battery - Leica GR10 User Manual

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CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
GR10/GR25, Safety Directions

Additionally for the Car Battery

Direct rain or water may damage and/or reduce lifetime of the battery.
Precautions:
During outdoor use keep the battery in a rain protected place.
Long-term storage may reduce lifetime or damage the battery.
Precautions:
During long-term storage, maintain battery life by periodic recharge.
During usage, charging and/or disposal one of the following can occur with impact to
humans and environment:
Explosion hazard:
A highly explosive oxyhydrogen gas mixture occurs when charging
batteries.
Precautions:
Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited:
Avoid causing sparks when dealing with cables and electrical equipment,
and beware of electrostatic discharges. Avoid short-circuits.
Corrosive hazard:
Battery acid is highly corrosive.
Precautions:
Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Do not tilt battery, acid can
escape from the degassing openings or vents.
Charging or operating the battery at temperatures below 0°C / +32°F or above +40°C
/ +104°F is not allowed since it may damage the battery.
Precautions:
Only charge the battery in well-ventilated areas because it can produce explosive
gases. Connect the battery to the battery charger only when the charger is turned off.
Fire, smoking, and sparking near the battery are not allowed.
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