Leica Viva TS16 User Manual page 11

Safety Directions
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are flat.
▶ When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed.
▶ Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶ Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient tem-
peratures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause
injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶ Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with
metallic objects.
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