Remington RM4130 Operator's Manual page 3

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC UNITS
General Electric Safety
• Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions. Store the unit
indoors.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the unit in the
rain, in wet conditions or on wet surfaces. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid body contact with
grounded conductors, such as metal pipes or wire fences.
• Do not operate the unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Battery Safety
• Follow all charging instructions in the unit and/or battery charger
Operator's Manual. Do not charge the battery outside the
temperature range specified in these instructions. Improperly
charging the battery or charging the battery outside of the
specified temperature range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
• Do not allow the battery to overheat. If it is warm, allow it to cool
down. Only charge batteries in temperatures between 32° and
104° F (0° and 40° C).
• Do not expose the battery to fire or to temperatures over 176º F
(80º C). Doing so could cause an explosion.
• Handle batteries with care. Do not short the battery with
conductive materials, such as rings, bracelets, keys, etc.
Shorting the battery may cause personal injury, damage to the
battery or a fire.
• When the battery is not in use, keep it away from small metal
objects, such as paper clips, coins, nails, etc. These items could
connect one terminal to another and short the battery.
• Do not attempt to charge a cracked or damaged battery.
• Do not use a damaged or modified battery. Doing so could result
in a fire, explosion or personal injury.
WARNING:
fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble,
overheat or incinerate the battery. The battery may develop a
small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions.
If battery fluid contacts skin:
- Immediately wash the area with soap and water.
- Neutralize the battery fluid with a mild acid (lemon
juice, vinegar, etc.).
- Seek immediate medical attention.
If battery fluid gets in the eyes:
- Immediately flush the eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
The battery may present a risk of
DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERIES
WARNING:
corrosive material is used in this unit's battery:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING:
environment, contact your local waste disposal agency for
specific instructions before disposing of damaged or worn-
out lithium-ion batteries. Take batteries to a local recycling
and/or disposal center, certified for lithium-ion battery
disposal.
WARNING:
batteries, even if there isn't leakage. Replace damaged or
worn-out batteries with new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR BATTERIES! Repair attempts may result in
severe personal injury, due to explosion or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the environment:
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery
components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak
develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do not get
the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not dispose of the battery in the regular household trash.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
• Do not dispose of the battery where it will become part of any
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Cover the battery terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• Dispose of the battery according to local, state and federal
regulations.
• Dispose of the battery promptly.
About Call2Recycle Battery Seals
Call2Recycle's industry steward program helps
battery and product manufacturers fulfill recycling
requirements in the U.S. and Canada, including
compliance with extensive state, provincial and
federal regulations, such as the Mercury-
Containing and Rechargeable Battery Act (The
Battery Act). Call2Recycle
Stewards, participating battery and product manufacturers and
marketers, purchase the rights to imprint the Call2Recycle Battery
Seals on their rechargeable batteries and products. When you see the
Call2Recycle Battery Seal, you can feel confident knowing that your
battery or product can be safely and responsibly recycled.
About Call2Recycle
Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 75 million pounds
of rechargeable batteries from local landfills and established a
network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. More than 200 battery
and/or product manufacturers, Call2Recycle Industry Stewards, have
united to ensure that batteries are responsibly recycled when they
reach their end of life and fund the program that is operated by
Call2Recycle, Inc., a 501(c)4 nonprofit public service organization.
To locate the nearest recycling center, please call 1-800-822-8837.
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