FM-22: FM-22 BATTERY OR CHARGER IS HOT, SWOLLEN, CRACKED, LEAKING, OR SMOKING

Battery or charger exhibits hazardous conditions such as heat, swelling, cracking, leakage, or smoke.

• Damaged or aged battery cells
• Shorted or contaminated terminals
• Wrong or failed charger
• Charging outside the allowed temperature range
• Impact, water, fire, or internal electrical failure

1. and charger return to service.

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2. Stop charging or using the pack immediately and unplug the charger if it is safe to approach.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• The lithium battery or charger shows abnormal heat, swelling, cracking, electrolyte, hissing, odor, sparks, or smoke.

  The lithium battery or charger shows abnormal heat, 1. Stop charging or using the pack immediately and unplug the charger if it is safe to

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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