Olympus FE-120 - Manual (Page 26)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued...
DANGER
• Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• 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 batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or 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.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running
water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a
battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only
batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of
different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn,
as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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