Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fi re, mal-
function, and damage to equipment or property, always observe
the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify and de-
scribe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused
when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is per-
formed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property dam-
age.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specifi c operat-
ing procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specifi c operat-
ing procedure that must be followed in order to oper-
ate the unit safety.
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DANGER
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or
rupture of the Battery Pack may result.
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or
Expose It to Excessive Heat
Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the Bat-
tery Pack.
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-)
Contacts
Do not place the battery pack together with
articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Drop-
ping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
If this product is subjected to a strong im-
pact, damaged or deformed, stop using it
immediately.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other
Than Those Specifi ed
Do Not Use the Battery Pack with Any Other
Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable and was
intended for the specifi ed product.
Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack
Other Than the One Specifi ed
Use only the specifi ed battery pack with
your product.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct
Sunlight, for Example)
When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Re-
place It With a New One
Do not continue to use a damaged battery
pack.