❏Use the charger in a dry, indoor location.

❏Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water or high humidity.

❏Keep the charger and batteries away from heat sources. Only use the charger when the temperature is between 5°C and 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

❏Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short- circuit batteries. Do not place the batteries near to or into fire or water.

❏To prevent fire or explosion, do not use the charger where flammable or volatile gas is stored. Keep the charger out of reach of children.

❏Power-supply cords should be protected against abrasions, cuts, crimps, and kinks. Place your cord so that it will not be damaged. Do not put objects on top of the power cord or allow the power cord to be stepped on or run over. Take special care to keep the power cord straight near the ends and where the cord attaches to the transformer.

❏To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries.

❏Never disassemble or modify the charger.

❏Do not attempt to service the charger yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

❏Unplug your equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered your equipment; if your equipment has been exposed to rain or water; if your equipment has been dropped or damaged; if your equipment is operating abnormally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏Adjust only those controls described in your product documentation.

❏Do not insert batteries into the charger backwards as they may explode, leak, overheat, or cause personal injury.

❏Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.

❏Prevent the batteries from coming into contact with metal objects which could short-circuit the batteries, such as coins or keys.

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