Olympus LS-20M - Manual (Page 7)

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Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
f Danger:
• The recorder uses a lithium ion battery
specified by Olympus. Charge the
battery with the specified AC adapter
or charger. Do not use any other AC
adapters or chargers.
• Batteries should never be exposed
to flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• 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, solder, etc.
• Do not connect the battery directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• If a battery fluid gets into your eyes,
flush your eyes immediately with clear,
cold running water and seek medical
attention immediately.
f Warning:
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been
recharged within the specified time,
stop charging them and do not use
them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or
broken.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks
or continuous vibration.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any
other way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• 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.
• Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1 remove the battery immediately while being
careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
f Caution:
• Please recycle batteries to help save
our planet’s resources. When you throw
away dead batteries, be sure to cover
their terminals and always observe local
laws and regulations.
• Always charge a rechargeable battery
when using it for the first time, or if it
has not been used for a long period.
Safety precautions