Hi Yes it could be a fuse but it would not prevent excessive current at the
output when the battery is in use, and presumably the charger would have
it's own fuse if required.
It is somehow used by the charger to monitor the battery condition from
charging to completely charged, as the charger has two LED's which indicate
this.



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