Generalscan GS WT5000X Quick Start Manual page 60

26.Battery Safety Guidelines
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform,puncture, or shred.
• Severe impact from dropping any battery-operated device on a hard
surface could cause the battery to overheat.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to
contact the battery terminals.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into
the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire,
explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not leave or store the equipment in or near areas that might get very
hot, such as in a parked vehicle or near a radiator or other heat source.
• Do not place battery into a microwave oven or dryer.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• Please follow local regulations to promptly dispose of used re-
chargeable batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed.
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