Kenwood TH-D74A User Manual 1 - Page 7

Information concerning the battery pack: The battery pack includes flammable content such as organic solvents. 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 safety precautions. DANGER • Do not disassemble or rebuild the battery! The battery pack has a safety and protection circuits 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-necklace 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 circuit 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 80°C/ 176°F)! If a cell internal 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. • Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet! If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before use. If the battery's protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at excess 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 heat sources, fires or in direct sunlight! If the battery's protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at excess current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Use only the specified charger(s) and observe charging requirements! If the battery is charged in out of specifications conditions (at high temperature over the specified value, excessive high voltage or current over the specified value, or with a modified charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an object, or step on it! This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not jar or throw the battery! An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame. If the battery's protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. PRECAUTION • Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not solder directly onto the battery! If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety circuit is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not reverse the battery polarity (or terminals)! When charging a reverse connected 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! The battery pack has positive and negative terminals. 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 reversecharged 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! If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eyeproblems. WARNING • Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time! If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the specified time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Do not place the battery pack in a microwave oven or a high pressure container! The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame. • Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire! If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor), immediately remove it from hot, flammable or combustible areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame. • 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 flame. 5