Kenwood KSC-256 Instruction Manual page 4

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Please read all safety instructions before using this charger. For best results, be aware of all warnings on the
charger, the battery pack, and the product using the battery pack. Follow the provided operating instructions,
and retain them for future reference.
• Do not use in vehicles.
• Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect re-assembly can cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not block any ventilation openings, as this may cause smoke or fire.
• Keep the charger away from inflammable objects.
• Use of attachments/batteries not recommended by nor sold by Kenwood may cause fire, electric shock, and/or
injury.
• Do not insert or drop metal objects (such as clips, etc.) into the charger as this may cause smoke or fire.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or moisture, to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
• If the transceiver and battery pack are wet, do not place them into the charger. Doing so may cause damage.
Before charging, wipe the transceiver and battery pack off with a dry cloth.
• Always remove the AC plug from a wall outlet before attempting to inspect or clean the charger. Removing the
battery packs or changing the controls does not remove the AC voltage from the charger.
• Position the AC cord so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, nor subjected to damage.
• Always remove the AC cord from an AC wall outlet by pulling on the AC plug rather than the cord.
• Do not use the charger if it has a damaged AC cord, or if the charger has been damaged in any way. Contact
your Kenwood dealer to replace or repair the damaged part.
• Prevent strong impacts, such as caused by dropping, as the charger can be damaged and/or injuries may
occur.
• Do not use the charger in hot or humid environments, in direct sunlight, nor near heaters.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the charger.
• Do not turn the charger power on when liquids, such as water or juice, have been dropped into the charger;
applying power at this time may cause fire, smoke, or other damage.
• Do not turn the charger power on after the charger has been struck by an item or dropped, as it may have been
damaged during the impact.
• Do not short the charging terminals with metal objects.
• Use only the supplied AC cord.
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Batteries able to be charged are dependent on the model type. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury. Refer to the table below for battery types and their approximate
charging times. The charge time will change depending on the conditions, such as the discharge
state of the battery pack and the ambient temperature while charging.
Battery
Pack
KNB-24L
KSC-256
KNB-35L
KSC-316
KNB-33L
KNB-47L
KSC-326
KNB-48L
KNB-45L
KSC-356

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Li-ion
Battery
Charging Time
Pack
150 minutes
KNB-25A
170 minutes
KNB-30A
140 minutes
140 minutes KNB-31A
170 minutes
180 minutes
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Ni-Cd
Battery
Charging Time
Pack
70 minutes KNB-26N
120 minutes KNB-29N
KNB-32N
110 minutes KNB-41NC
KNB-50NC
Ni-MH
Charging Time
130 minutes
180 minutes
170 minutes
170 minutes
140 minutes