4
PREPARATION
B
ATTERY
P
ACK
P
RECAUTIONS
Do not use battery packs or battery chargers not
recommended by
KENWOOD
.
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Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged.
Doing so may cause the life of the battery pack to shorten or the
battery pack may be damaged.
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After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger.
If the charger power is reset (turned ON after being turned OFF),
recharging will start again and the battery pack will become
overcharged.
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Do not use the transceiver while charging the battery pack. We
recommend you switch the transceiver power OFF while
charging is taking place.
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Do not charge the battery pack when the battery pack or
transceiver is wet, to avoid the risk of fire or damage. Wipe the
water from the battery pack or transceiver using a dry cloth
before charging.
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Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by
fire.
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Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
Information concerning the Li-ion battery pack:
The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic
solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture
producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other
forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following
prohibitive matters.
•
Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!
The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid
danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may generate heat
or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
DANGER