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Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
FIRE HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
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Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert
into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.
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Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery pack terminals. For example, do
not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,
etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery pack terminals inadvertently come in contact with con-
ductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
Regulations (HMR) prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (e.g., packed in suitcases and carry-on
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So, when transporting individual battery packs, make
sure that the battery pack terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a
short circuit.
D.
Specific Safety Instructions for Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can ex-
plode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.
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If battery contents encounter the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water.
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If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases.
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If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium
salts.
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Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
BURN HAZARD
To Avoid Injury:
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Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
•
Do not submerge the battery pack in any liquid or allow fluid to enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return it to a service center for
recycling.
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