Kenwood TK-2200L Instruction Manual page 14

Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!
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The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
Do not solder directly onto the battery!
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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 flame.
Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!
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When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical reaction
may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of
current may flow upon discharging. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!
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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
flame.
Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!
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If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash
your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible, without
rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left
untreated, it may cause eye-problems.
Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time!
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If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.
Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
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pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
flame.
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