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Secondary battery (rechargeable)
This rechargeable battery is equipped with special cells. These high-quality cells, when properly
handled, provide a very long service life.
Operating instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. Use your
new battery in the manner instructed in the manufacturer's instructions for use. Only use this
battery for the uses for which it is intended.
• Switch off your device before changing the battery.
• Your new battery is uncharged when you receive it and must be completely charged before use. Follow the
original operating instructions provided by the manufacturer when doing so.
• The battery may become slightly warm during charging. This is normal.
• The battery may become completely discharged if it is stored for a longer period of time.
Because of this, we recommend that you charge the battery regularly.
• Avoid totally discharging the battery.
• The battery may be charged at any time; it is not necessary to discharge it completely before charging.
• Do not charge the batteries over a longer period of time if they are not being used.
• When possible, remove the batteries from devices that are not being used for a longer period of time.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry location when it is not being used.
• The battery may lose power when used at lower temperatures.
Safety instructions
• Batteries are not toys. Keep them away from children.
• If the batteries leak, keep the liquid away from skin and eyes. In case of contact with the liquid, wash the
affected area with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Failure to observe the following items may lead to electrolyte leakage, venting of gas,
fire or explosion.
• Never open or change the battery's casing.
• Do not exert mechanical stress on the battery.
• Never throw the battery into fire.
• Never expose the battery to temperatures above 60° C.
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight for a longer period of time.
• Never expose the battery to water or throw it into water.
• Never short-circuit the battery.
• Never drop the battery or expose it to strong shocks.
• Never use defective or damaged batteries.
• Never charge or discharge the battery with the improper polarity.
• Never over-charge the battery.
• Use only batteries of the same manufacturer, capacity, size and type together.
• Use only a suitable charger when charging the battery. Follow the charger's operating instructions.
• Charge the battery only at temperatures between 5° C and 40° C.
Disposal: If possible, only dispose of the batteries when discharged. If this is not possible, insulate the contacts
using rubber or adhesive tape to reduce the risk of short-circuits. See the safety instructions.
Note on environmental protection:
After the implementation of the European Directive 2002/96/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national
legal system, the following applies:
Electric and electronic devices as well as batteries must not be disposed of with household waste.
Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at
the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale.
Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country.
This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is
subject to these regulations.
By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilising old devices/Batteries, you
are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.
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