Kenwood KSC-256 Instruction Manual

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saFety precautiOnsPlease read all safety instructions before using this charger. For best results, be aware of all warnings on thecharger, 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/orinjury.• 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 thebattery 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. Contactyour 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 mayoccur.• 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 beendamaged during the impact.• Do not short the charging terminals with metal objects.• Use only the supplied AC cord.applicable battery packs & apprOximate charging timeBatteries able to be charged are dependent on the model type. Other types of batteries mayburst, causing personal injury. Refer to the table below for battery types and their approximatecharging times. The charge time will change depending on the conditions, such as the dischargestate of the battery pack and the ambient temperature while charging.Li-ion Ni-Cd Ni-MHBatteryPack Charging Time BatteryPack Charging Time BatteryPack Charging TimeKSC-256 KNB-24LKNB-35L150 minutes170 minutes KNB-25A 70 minutes KNB-26N 130 minutesKSC-316 KNB-30A 120 minutes KNB-29N 180 minutesKSC-326KNB-33LKNB-47LKNB-48L140 minutes140 minutes170 minutesKNB-31A 110 minutesKNB-32NKNB-41NCKNB-50NC170 minutes170 minutes140 minutesKSC-356 KNB-45L 180 minutes