Customizing Your Flashlight - HDS Systems EDC Tactical User Manual

recognized as a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This can lead to the
rechargeable battery being damaged due to over-discharged or
sudden darkness when the battery's protection circuit activates.
Caution: some individuals may be sensitive to the effects of flashing
lights. Be ready to render assistance if an individual should become
disoriented or have a seizure induced by your flashing light.
Caution: your flashlight is very bright on the higher brightness levels.
You should avoid looking directly into the reflector as the light can be
intense enough to injure your eyes.
Caution: a sudden total failure is unlikely but is still possible. We
recommend you always carry a second flashlight during critical
situations (e.g., caving). We also recommend you carry enough spare
batteries to cover your lighting requirements plus a reasonable safety
margin. It is not necessary to start each trip with a new battery in your
flashlight as long as you have spare batteries along.
Caution: do not attempt to recharge a rechargeable battery if you
think it has been over-discharged or otherwise damaged. Dispose of
the damaged battery immediately. An over-discharged or otherwise
damaged battery can vent or explode when the battery is recharged or
when the battery is subsequently used.
Caution: water – especially salt water – in the battery compartment
will cause electrolysis, giving off hydrogen and oxygen – an explosive
gas mixture. Electrolysis will also cause corrosion. If water gets
inside of the battery compartment, immediately open the battery
compartment, rinse the battery compartment and battery with fresh
water and allow your flashlight and the battery to completely dry
before reassembling your flashlight.

9. Customizing Your Flashlight

You may customize your flashlight so you can perform common tasks
more efficiently. You can customize the brightness presets through
the Brightness Menu and you can customize the optional features
through the Option Menu. Together these features allow you to build
a specialized flashlight optimized for the tasks you perform on a
regular basis – and even tasks you rarely perform. See Enabling
Customization (section 11) to begin the customization process.
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