Safety precautions for lithium ion rechargeable battery pack

Incorrect handling of a lithium ion rechargeable battery may cause leakage, heat, smoke, explosion, or fire, which could result in deterioration of performance or failure. This may also damage the protection device installed in the battery pack, resulting in damage to the equipment or injury to the user. The instructions below must be unconditionally followed.


  • Do not heat or throw the battery into a fire.
  • Do not use or store the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the temperature may be over 60oC.
  • Do not immerse in or apply fresh or seawater to the battery.
  • Do not put the battery in your pocket or in a bag together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or screws. Do not store the battery with such objects.
  • Do not short circuit the (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as a needle, necklace or hairpin.
  • Do not place the battery in a device with the (+) and (-) terminals the wrong way around.
  • Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object such as a nail.
  • Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw, drop or allow the battery to undergo other such strong shock.
  • Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
  • Do not solder the battery directly.
  • Do not use a battery that is severely scarred or deformed.
  • Ascertain the direction of (+) and (-) without inserting the battery forcefully if it isn't connected properly to the charger or equipment.
  • Do not put battery into a microwave oven, conventional oven, dryer, or high pressure container.
  • Do not use the battery with dry cells or other primary batteries, or batteries of a different package, type, or brand.
  • Stop using the battery if it exhibits abnormal heat, odor, color, deformation or is in an abnormal condition.
  • Keep away from fire immediately when leakage or foul odor is detected.
  • If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with fresh water immediately.
  • If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes.
    Wash them well with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
  • Store batteries out of reach of children so that they are not accidentally swallowed.
  • If a child uses a battery, the proper handling should be explained carefully by the child's guardian.
  • Before using the battery, be sure to read the user's manual and cautions on handling thoroughly.
  • For information on installing and removing the battery from equipment, thoroughly read the user's manual for the specific equipment.
  • Batteries have life cycles, so if the time that the battery is powering the equipment becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace the battery with a new one.
  • Remove a battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately.
  • When the battery is discarded, make it non-conducting by applying vinyl tape to the (+) and (-) terminals. The battery must either be discarded as specified by the relevant local body or put it in the recycling box of a store that is cooperating in the recycling of rechargeable batteries.
  • When not using the battery for an extended period, remove it from the equipment and store it in a place with a low humidity and low temperature.
  • Keep the battery away from statically charged objects or materials.
  • If the terminals of the battery become dirty, wipe them with a dry cloth before using the battery.
  • The battery can be stored within a -20oC to 40oC temperature range.

 
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