Lithium Polymer Battery Handling Precautions

Danger

1Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety/protection features. Should these features be disabled, the battery pack can damage, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.

2Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals with a metal object such as wire. Do not transport or store the battery pack together with metal objects such as necklaces, hair pins, etc. Otherwise, short-circuiting will occur, overcurrent will flow, causing the battery pack to damage, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite, or the metal object such as wire, necklace or hair pin can generate heat.

3Do not discard the battery pack into fire or heat it. Otherwise, its insulation can melt down, safety features will be damaged and/or its electrolyte can ignite, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition on it.

4Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source such as fire or heater (80°C or higher). If the resin separator should be damaged owing to overheating, internal short-circuiting may occur to the battery pack, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack.

5Do not immerse the battery pack in water or seawater, and do not allow it to get wet. Otherwise, the protective features in it can be damaged, it can be charged with extremely high current and voltage, abnormal chemical reactions may occur in it, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

6Do not recharge the battery pack near fire or in extremely hot weather. Otherwise, hot temperatures can trigger its built-in protective features, inhibiting recharging, or can damage the built-in protective features, causing it to be charged with an extremely high current and voltage, and, as a result, abnormal chemical reactions can occur in it, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

7To recharge the battery pack, use the battery charger specifically designed for the purpose and observe the recharging conditions specified by SANYO. A recharging operation under non-conforming recharging conditions (higher temperature and larger voltage/current than specified, modified battery charger, etc.) can cause the battery pack to be overcharged, or charged with extremely high current, abnormal chemical reaction can occur in it, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

8Do not pierce the battery pack with a nail or other sharp objects, strike it with a hammer, or step on it. Otherwise, the battery pack will become damaged and deformed, internal short-circuiting can occur, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

9Do not strike or throw the battery pack. The impact might cause damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and /or ignition.And also if the protective feature in it may become damaged, it will be charged with extremely high current and voltage, abnormal chemical reactions can occur, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and /or ignition.

10Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack. Otherwise, damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack may occur.

11Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat can melt down its insulation, damage its gas release vent or safety features possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

12Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. Otherwise, during recharging, the battery pack will be reverse-charged, abnormal chemical reactions then may occur, or excessively high current can flow during discharging possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

13The positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are arranged in a particular orientation. Do not force the connection if you cannot easily connect the battery pack terminals to the battery pack charger or other equipment. Confirm that the terminals are correctly oriented. Reversing the terminals will result in reverse-charging, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack.

14Do not connect the battery pack to an electrical outlet, vehicle cigarette lighter, etc.

When subjected to large voltage, overcurrent can flow on the battery pack, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

15Do not use the battery pack for a purpose other than those specified. Otherwise, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service life will be shortened. Depending on the equipment in which the battery pack is used, excessively high current can flow through battery pack, possibly damaging it and leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

16If the battery pack damages, and the electrolyte gets into the eyes, do not rub them, instead, rinse eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention. Otherwise, eye injury may result.

Warning

1Do not use the battery pack in combination with primary battery packs (such as dry-cell battery packs) or battery packs of different capacities or brands. Otherwise, the battery pack can be overdischarged during use or overcharged during recharging, abnormal chemical reactions may occur, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

2If recharging operation fails to complete even when a specified recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging. Otherwise, damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition can occur.

3Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or pressurized container. Rapid heating or disrupted sealing can lead to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

4If the battery pack damages or gives off a bad odor, remove it from any exposed flame. Otherwise, the electrolyte may catch fire, and the battery pack may emit smoke, burst or ignite.

5If the battery pack gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery pack charger and stop using it. Otherwise, the problematic battery pack can develop damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

Caution

1Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, damage, overheating and/or smoke emission can occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its service life will be shortened.

2The battery pack incorporates built-in safety devices. Do not use it in a location where static electricity (greater than the manufacturer’s guarantee) may be present. Otherwise, the safety devices can be damaged, possibly leading to damage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

3The guaranteed recharging temperature range is 0 ~ 40°C. A recharging operation outside this temperature range can lead to damage and/or overheating of the battery pack, and may cause damage to it.

4If electrolyte from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash it away with running water. Otherwise, skin inflammation can occur.

5Store the battery pack in a location where children cannot reach it. Also, make sure that a child does not take out the battery pack from the battery pack charger or equipment.

6Before use, carefully study the Operation Manual and Precautions. For further information, contact a nearest SANYO distributor or representative. Safekeep the manual for future reference.

7For recharging procedures, refer to the Operation Manual of your battery pack charger.

8If you find rust, a bad odor, overheating and/or other irregularities when using the battery pack for the first time, return it to your supplier or vendor.

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