Kenwood TK-5220 Mode D'emploi page 12

• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!
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
fl ame.
• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!
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 specifi ed
time!
If the battery pack has not fi nished charging even after the
regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate
heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into fl ame.
• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high
pressure container!
The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into
fl ame.
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fi re!
If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),
immediately remove it from fl ammable areas. Electrolyte
leaking from battery can easily catch on fi re and may cause the
battery to generate smoke or burst into fl ame.
• Do not use an abnormal battery!
If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different
coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason,
remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not
use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or
burst into fl ame.
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