Kenwood TK-2140 Instruction Manual page 10

■ Characteristics of the Li-ion Battery Pack
• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly,
the battery capacity decreases.
• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack
degrades.
• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler
areas.
• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged
and discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack is
stored in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker.
Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near heating
appliances.
• When the battery pack operating time becomes short,
even if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack.
Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may
result in electrolyte leakage.
■ Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack
When charging a transceiver with a KNB-24L battery
pack, the safety catch of the battery pack may stick
out past the battery. When inserting the transceiver
with the battery pack into the charger, the safety
catch will touch the metal contacts of the charger
and the charger LED will momentarily light red. Be
sure to push the transceiver fully into the battery
pack slot so the safety catch no longer touches the
charger terminals. Once in place, the battery pack
will begin charging.
For charging procedures, refer to the KSC-25
Instruction Manual.
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