Nokia 301 Manual page 33

Battery safety Accidental short-circuiting can
Always switch the device off happen when a metallic object
and unplug the charger before touches the metal strips on the
removing the battery. To battery. This may damage the
unplug a charger or an battery or the other object.
accessory, hold and pull the Do not dispose of batteries in
plug, not the cord. a fire as they may explode.
When your charger is not in Obey local regulations.
use, unplug it. If left unused, a Recycle when possible. Do not
fully charged battery will lose dispose as household waste.
its charge over time. Do not dismantle, cut, crush,
Always keep the battery bend, puncture, or otherwise
between 15°C and 25°C (59°F damage the battery in any way.
and 77°F). Extreme If a battery leaks, do not let
temperatures reduce the liquid touch skin or eyes. If this
capacity and lifetime of the happens, immediately flush
battery. A device with a hot or the affected areas with water,
cold battery may not work or seek medical help. Do not
temporarily. modify, attempt to insert
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foreign objects into the
battery, or immerse or expose
it to water or other liquids.
Batteries may explode if
damaged.
Use the battery and charger
for their intended purposes
only. Improper use, or use of
unapproved or incompatible
batteries or chargers may
present a risk of fire,
explosion, or other hazard, and
may invalidate any approval or
warranty. If you believe the
battery or charger is damaged,
take it to a service centre
before continuing to use it.
Never use a damaged battery