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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING
AND USING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1. Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2
months.
2. Make sure the Battery Select switch next the battery
compartment is set to the “CHARGE NiMH ON”
position.
3. Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying
attention to the correct polarity of the batteries (+ and -).
4. First use: Charge new batteries in one continuous,
uninterrupted, charge until they are full. This first
charge may take longer than normal. For longer battery
life it is advised to always recharge in one continuous,
uninterrupted charge until batteries are full and to not
recharge again whilst the batteries are still full.
5. New batteries will only reach their full capacity after
some time of use (several charge – discharge cycles).
6. Leave the complete group of batteries in place inside
the radio and do not use these batteries or a few of
them for other purposes. This will result in a mix of (fully)
charged and (partly) empty batteries. This can seriously
damage the batteries and radio when recharged.
7. It is advised to only charge batteries at room
temperatures between 5 degrees C – 35 degrees C. In
lower or higher temperatures full charge cannot be
achieved.
8. Depending on the capacity of the batteries, charging
from “empty” to “full” can take several hours, even up
to 7 hours or more.
9. Do not charge batteries when the radio is hot or
exposed to heat or heat sources.
10. It is advised to clean the metal contacts of the
batteries and of the charger inside the radio e.g. with
a contact-spray from time to time.
11. Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable
batteries.
12. Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-
rechargeable batteries.
13. Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable
batteries.
14. Do not use batteries that have a different mAh
capacity.
15. Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
16. Battery level indication is an approximate indication
only and can vary with battery type used.
17. Batteries can become hot during charging.
