For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 9L Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materialssuch as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuitmay cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and causeburns.L Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, inaccordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.L Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. Do nottamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions maycause the batteries to swell or explode.Attention:Important safety instructionsWhen using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.2. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.3. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not disposeof batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possiblespecial disposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSA nickel metal hydride battery that isrecyclable powers the product you havepurchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for information on how to recycle thisbattery.TGA659(e).fm Page 9 Monday, November 22, 2010 3:12 PM