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ter any areas which accidentally
come into contact with the fluid. If
fluid gets into the eyes, also consult
a doctor. Leaking battery fluid can
cause skin irritation or burns.
– Fluid may leak out of a faulty battery
pack and contaminate neighbouring
objects. Check the parts affected.
Clean them by soaking up the fluid
using dry kitchen towel and then rins
ing with plenty of water. Wear protec
tive gloves to avoid contact with the
fluid. Replace the parts if necessary.
– Do not use damaged or modified bat
tery packs. Battery packs which are
damaged or which have been modified
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
which could lead to fire, explosion or
injury.
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– Do not use damaged battery packs.
Stop using a battery pack immediate
ly if you notice anything unusual such
as odour formation, the generation of
heat, discolouration or deformation.
If you continue to use the battery
pack, it may get hot, emit smoke, ig
nite or explode.
– Do not open, compress, overheat
(above 80 °C) or burn the battery
pack. Failure to observe these pre
cautions is a fire hazard and may re
sult in burns. Observe the manufac
turer's instructions.