Safety Precautions - Panasonic CF-C2 series Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fi re,
malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, al-
ways observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify
and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property
damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and
improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
the type of instructions to be observed.
These symbols are used to alert users to a spe-
cifi c operating procedure that must not be per-
formed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specifi c
operating procedure that must be followed in
order to operate the unit safety.
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DANGER
Precautions on the Battery Pack
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or
Expose It to Excessive Heat
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Battery
Pack, Disassemble, or Modify It
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition
or rupture may result.
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-)
Contacts
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Do not place the battery pack together with
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articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct
Sunlight, for Example)
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition
or rupture may result.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Drop-
ping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition
or rupture of the battery may result.
If this product is subjected to a strong impact,
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stop using it immediately.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods
Other Than Those Specifi ed
If the battery is not charged using one of the
specifi ed methods, electrolyte leakage, genera-
tion of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Re-
place It With a New One
Continued use of a damaged battery pack may
result in heat generation, ignition or battery rup-
ture.
Do Not Use with Any Other Product
The battery pack is rechargeable and was in-
tended for the specifi ed product. If it is used with
a product other than the one for which it was
designed, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,
ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack
Other Than the One Specifi ed
Use only the specifi ed battery pack ( page 18)
with your product. Use of battery packs other
than those manufactured and supplied by Pana-
sonic may present a safety hazard (generation of
heat, ignition or rupture).