Kenwood PKT-23K User Manual

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Use only the specifi ed charger and observe charging 
requirements!
 
If the battery is charged in unspecifi ed conditions (under high 
temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or 
current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may 
overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The 
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
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Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an 
instrument, or step on it!
 
This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The 
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
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Do not jar or throw the battery!
 
An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, 
rupture, and/or burst into fl ame. If the battery’s protection circuit 
is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or 
voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The 
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
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Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
 
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into 
fl ame.
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Do not solder directly onto the battery!
 
If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function 
is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or 
burst into fl ame.
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Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!
 
When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical reaction 
may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current 
may fl ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or 
smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
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Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!
 
The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery 
pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating 
equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the 
battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-
charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The 
battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.