Olympus LS-12, LS-14 manual Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands

Safety precautions

fWarning:

sDo not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.

sDo not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged.

Doing so could cause a blowout or heat generation.

sDo not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversed.

Doing so may cause fluid leakage, heat generation, fire or bursting.

–Do not use a battery whose outer seal (insulating cover) is torn.

–Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

–When a battery is depleted, cover the contacts with tape to insulate them and dispose of the battery as general waste in accordance with local regulations.

–Remove expended batteries from the unit at once. Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage.

sIf battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clean, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

sDo not leave the battery within the reach of infants or children.

They could swallow the battery. If this happens, immediately consult a doctor.

sIf you notice an abnormality such as abnormal sound, abnormally high temperature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

1 Immediately remove the battery carefully.

2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

sDo not soak the battery in freshwater or seawater or let the terminals get wet.

sIf a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder.

sIf a battery leaks fluid onto your

clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, cold running water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

fCaution:

sDo not apply a strong shock to the battery or throw it.

sPlease recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

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