Panasonic DMWFL500E - Manual (Page 8)

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Handling the batteries
Mishandling of batteries may cause electrolyte
leakage, heat generation and even rupturing of
the batteries themselves. Heed with the following
cautions.
≥ Do not expose batteries to water or seawater
or allow their terminal areas to become wet.
≥ Do not remove their external jackets or
damage them in any way.
≥ Do not drop the batteries, knock them into
other objects or subject them to any other
kind of strong impact.
≥ Stop using the batteries as soon as you
notice any electrolyte leakage, deformation,
discolouration or any other such trouble.
≥ Do not store batteries in locations where the
temperature and/or humidity levels are high.
≥ Keep batteries out of the reach of infants and
small children.
≥ When replacing the batteries, replace all four
batteries with fresh batteries of the same
type.
≥ Remove the batteries from the unit when you
do not intend to use the unit for a prolonged
period.
≥ Batteries may be hot immediately after the
unit has been used. Before removing them
from the unit, turn off the unit’s power and
wait until the temperature of the batteries has
dropped.
≥ At low temperatures (under 10 °C), the
performance of batteries will deteriorate and
the number of flashes fired by the unit will be
sharply reduced. The operating duration of
batteries tends to be shorter particularly
when alkaline dry batteries are used so warm
them in your pocket before use. When
warming batteries in your pocket, avoid direct
contact with cigarette lighters and other metal
objects as well as with pocket/body warmers.
≥ The number of flashes fired by the unit may
also be sharply reduced if the + and -
electrodes of the batteries are exposed to oils
from the skin or other forms of dirt. Before
installing the batteries, wipe the
+ and -
electrodes carefully using a soft, dry cloth.
If electrolytes should leak from the batteries,
wipe away all traces of the electrolyte in the
battery compartment, and then insert fresh
batteries or fully charged nickel metal hydride
batteries.
If you should get electrolyte on your hands or
clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water. If you
should get electrolyte in your eyes, you risk
losing your sight. In such a case, do not rub your
eyes but immediately wash them with clean
water, and then seek medical advice.
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