Olympus LS-14 Microcassette Recorder User Manual


 
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Safety precautions
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Warning:
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Do not touch or hold the battery with wet
hands.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.
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Do not use a battery whose package is
scratched or damaged.
Doing so could cause a blowout or heat
generation.
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Do not insert the batteries with the
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polarity reversed.
Doing so may cause fluid leakage, heat generation,
fire or bursting.
Do not use a battery whose outer seal
(insulating cover) is torn.
Remove the batteries if you are not going to
use the recorder for an extended period of
time.
When a battery is depleted, cover the contacts
with tape to insulate them and dispose of the
battery as general waste in accordance with
local regulations.
Remove expended batteries from the unit at
once. Leaving them in the unit may result in
fluid leakage.
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If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes immediately with clean, cold
running water and seek medical attention
immediately.
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Do not leave the battery within the reach of
infants or children.
They could swallow the battery. If this happens,
immediately consult a doctor.
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If you notice an abnormality such as
abnormal sound, abnormally high
temperature, burnt odor or smoke during
use, perform the following steps:
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Immediately remove the battery carefully.
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Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service
Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire
or burn.
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Do not soak the battery in freshwater or
seawater or let the terminals get wet.
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If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any
other way during operation, stop using the
recorder.
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If a battery leaks fluid onto your
clothing or skin, remove the clothing and
flush the affected area with clean, cold
running water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
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Caution:
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Do not apply a strong shock to the battery
or throw it.
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Please recycle batteries to help save our
planet’s resources. When disposing of
dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws and
regulations.