Olympus E-500 - Manual (Page 201)

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BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
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z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with a metallic object.
When transporting or storing the battery, cover the battery terminals with the provided
protection cap. It is dangerous to carry an uncapped battery in a bag, pocket, etc.
z Do not attempt to charge a battery that is damaged, leaking, or wet.
z If battery fluid gets in your eyes, blindness may result. Rinse your eyes with
clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately.
z Do not load a battery into the charger with the +/- terminals upside down. If
the battery does not fit properly into the charger, do not force fit the battery.
Doing so could cause a fire, overheating, explosion, fluid leak or other
damage.
z Never solder the battery/charger, or attempt to repair, deform, modify or
disassemble it.
z Never expose the battery/charger to water or moisture including rain,
seawater and animal urine. Do not handle the battery/charger when it is wet
or when your hands are wet. Do not use the battery/charger in damp or
humid conditions (such as in a bathroom).
z Do not charge the battery or store the battery and charger in locations
where they may be exposed to high temperatures. For example, do not
leave it on the dashboard of a car under direct sunlight or place it near
heating equipment.
z Keep the battery/charger out of reach of children. Swallowing a battery can
be extremely dangerous. Should a child swallow a battery, see a doctor
immediately.
z Do not use the battery/charger in a place where heat may build up, such as
under a cushion.
z Never use the battery/charger around flammable gas. Otherwise, explosion
or fire may result.
z Do not use the charger for any purpose other than to charge the specified
batteries. For example, do not use as a DC power source.
z To avoid fire, overheating or electric shock, do not insert a metallic object
such as a wire into the charger.
z Always power the charger with the voltage specified in the instruction
manual.
z Do not use a power cord other than the one provided or one that is
designated for use with this charger.
z Always insert the power plug completely and firmly into the outlet socket.
Do not use the charger when the power plug is not fully inserted.