Toshiba Air10 User Guide - Page 17

17 Getting Started Charging the battery Handling of the battery ❖ Never attempt to dispose of a battery by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. ❖ Never attempt to disassemble, tamper with or repair a battery. The battery could overheat and ignite. Leakage of the caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances could cause fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. ❖ Never short-circuit the battery by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery and product. Always wrap the battery in plastic (or place it in a plastic bag) whenever transporting it, to avoid exposing the terminals to another conductive object which could result in serious injury. Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape when disposing of the battery, to prevent accidental short-circuiting which could result in serious injury. ❖ Never drive a nail or any other sharp object into the battery, hit battery with a hammer or other object or step on it. Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Never charge the battery by a method other than as instructed. Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Never connect the battery to a plug socket or a car cigarette plug socket. The battery could rupture or ignite causing a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury. ❖ Never allow a battery to become wet. A wet battery will overheat or ignite causing rupture or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. ❖ Never store a battery in an area of high humidity. This could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.