Hitachi RV-X20M Instruction Manual page 7

Battery (lithium-ion battery)
● Do not connect the battery to anything other than this vacuum cleaner.
Do not disassemble, modify, or solder the battery. Do not charge the
battery when it is not connected to the vacuum cleaner.
Replacement of the battery is to be performed by a trained service
technician.
Do not remove the battery except when disposing of this vacuum cleaner.
Please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent.
● Do not touch the terminals or connect them by using metal items such as
wires and pins.
● Do not transport or store the battery in the same container as metal
objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or keys.
● Do not subject the battery to strong physical shock. For example, do
not put nails into the battery, hit the battery with a hammer, step on the
battery, or throw the battery.
● Keep away from fire.
● Do not use any battery other than the one specified for this vacuum
cleaner.
● Do not put the battery in a microwave or an oven.
● Do not submerge the battery in water or other types of liquid, or expose it
to water or other types of liquid.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat,
rapture, smoke, fire, electric shock, or injury.
● If the liquid inside the battery enters your eyes, do not rub your eyes, but
thoroughly wash them with clean water immediately, and then consult a
doctor.
Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes.
● Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
● Do not use the battery if it is leaking or has an abnormal odor,
discoloration, deformation, or damage due to being dropped or you
notice something unusual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke,
rupturing, or fire. If liquid from the battery leaks onto the floor, it might damage
the floor.
● Keep the battery away from infants and children.
Failure to heed this warning might cause electric shock or injury.
● If the battery is leaking, do not touch it with bare hands.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
● Do not use batteries of different types or old and new batteries together.
● If liquid from the battery gets on your clothes, immediately wash them in
clean water. If the liquid gets on your skin, consult a doctor.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
● Unplug the adaptor and remove the battery pack before any cleaning or
maintenance procedure.
● Batteries shall be removed from the appliance before discarding the
appliance.
● Disconnect the appliance from power supply before removing the battery.
● Please discard used batteries in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
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