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Safety Precautions

For the safe use of lithium ion batteries always follow the instructions provided below. Improper handling of lithium ion batteries may result in injury or damage from electrolyte leakage, heating, ignition or explosion. To ensure safety consult with TOSHIBA regarding the charge and discharge specifications, equipment structure, warning labels and other important details when designing equipment to use with TOSHIBA's rechargeable lithium ion batteries.

Never use the batteries with anything other than specifically designed equipment.
Always use the battery charger prescribed by TOSHIBA.
Never hear or incinerate the battery.
Never impact, pierce or crush the battery.
Never disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains a circuit designed to enhance safety. Damaging this circuit may cause overheating, fire or bursting.
Never charge a battery under high temperature conditions, such as near a fire or in the direct sunlight. If the ambient temperature is too high, the protection circuit may be actuated, preventing further charging, or damaged.
Never short-circuit the battery by connecting the positive and negative terminals with a metal material. Do not store or carry the battery where it could come into contact with metal objects such as a key chain or necklace.
Never allow the battery to get wet or be immersed in water.

Do not place the battery in a microwave oven or high pressure container.
Stop charging if the battery is not charged after the prescribed charge time.
If leakage of the electrolyte occurs, or if there is an offensive odor, immediately keep the battery away for any source of fire or spark.
If you become aware of any abnormal phenomena, such as odor, discoloration, or deformation, during use, while charging or when storing the battery, remove the battery from the device or charger and stop using.
In the event the electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, flush thoroughly with clean water, without rubbing. Consult with a physician immediately.