vFor your safety11 Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whosecasing has been breached as such batteries could leak corrosive liquids,generate heat or explode.12 Keep batteries out of the reach of children to help avoid the possibility ofthem being swallowed. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, immediatelyconsult with a doctor.13 Batteries should not be submerged in water, exposed to rain, moistureor saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wetenvironment. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this could causethem to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.14 Do not use any battery that appears abnormal in any way, including achange in color or shape. Such batteries could leak corrosive liquids orgenerate heat.15 Stop recharging rechargeable batteries if you notice that recharging isnot completed within the specified time to help prevent the possibility ofthe battery leaking corrosive liquids or generating heat.16 When recycling or disposing of batteries, be sure to insulate theirterminals with tape. If the battery’s positive and negative terminals short-circuit after coming into contact with metallic objects, it could cause fire,heat generation or an explosion. Dispose of used batteries in accordancewith local government regulations.17 Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a batterycharger because they could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.18 Remove dead batteries from your equipment immediately, as they couldleak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.CAUTION for BatteriesDo not throw or apply strong physical shocks to the batteries as thiscould cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.