Olympus IR-300 - Manual (Page 11)

Safety Precautions
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DANGER
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal objects.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from
coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or is subjected
to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all
instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a
battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.
• Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette
lighter in a vehicle.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store the battery out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally
swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
• Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with
fresh or salt water.
• Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for this product.
• If the battery is not charged within the specified time, stop charging it and do not
use it.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in
any other way during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer
or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or
electric shock.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush
the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns
your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
• Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert
anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.
• Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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