Kenwood ProTalk LT PKT-23LF Instruction Manual page 7

Information concerning the 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.
DANGER
• 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.
• Do not short-circuit the battery!
Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as a
paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers
holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklaces or hairpins). If the
battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery
may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. It will also
cause metal objects to heat up.
Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!
•
If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is
damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or
smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
• Do not leave the battery near fire, stoves, or other heat
generators (areas reaching over 60°C/ 140°F)!
If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal
short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may
generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
• Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other
means!
If the battery's protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at
extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may
occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
• Do not charge the battery near fire or under direct sunlight!
If the battery's protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at
extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may
occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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