Important Safety Instructions

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CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
1.Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2.Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. It (they) may explode.
3.Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
4.Exercise care in handling the battery(ies) in order not to short the batter y(ies)
to conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery(ies)
and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5.Do not recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this
product. The battery(ies) may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.
6.Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use
with this product by heating. Sudden release of battery electrolyte may occur
causing burns or irritation to the eyes or skin.
7.Replace all batteries at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries
could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.
(Applies to products employing more than one separately replaceable primary
battery.)
8.When installing batteries observe the proper polarity or direction. Incorrect
installation can cause charging, and may result in leakage or explosion.
(Applies to products employing more than one separately replaceable primary
battery.)
9.Remove the battery(ies) from this product if the product will not be used for a
long period of time (several months or more). During this time the battery(ies)
could leak in the product.
10.Discard the dead battery(ies) as soon as possible. The dead battery(ies) may
leak in the product.
11.Do not store this product, or the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use
with this product, in high temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a
freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be
protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should
be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.