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NiCd Batteries
Safety Precautions When Charging A Nicd Battery. (Optional part)
Round TX Plug
Charging Indicator Lights
Charger
USA 110 volts
Charging Connector
NOTE: The receiver plug can not be
used to charge the transmitter NiCd
battery pack when the battery pack is
out side the transmitter.
Flat RX Plug ONLY
Switch harness with DSC
Optional NiCd Battery
4.8 or 6.0 volts
Optional NiCd Battery Installed
Part number 95046Z
CAUTION!
* Please read the charging procedures listed below to ensure safe and correct use of your NiCd battery.
* The battery is not charged when purchased. It is necessary to charge the battery before operation.
* Before charging NiCd batteries, double check power switches are in the off position on the transmitter and/or receiver.
Charging the Transmitter/Receiver NiCd Batteries.
1. Connect the supplied charger to AC 120 V power outlet.
2. Charging the transmitter NiCd battery: Connect the round charger jack to the transmitter-charging outlet.
3. Charging the receiver NiCd battery: Connect the square plug on the charger to the connector on the receiver (for an engine
powered model) NiCd battery, or to the charging connector on the switch harness.
* Make sure that the charging indicator LED light is on.
Charging a battery for the specied period may not result in a full charge if you have a new battery or have not used the battery for
an extended period of time. In this case, you can activate the battery for use by running it through two or three charge cycles.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury and/or damage to property, you must observe the following precautions
when handling NiCd batteries.
Incorrect use can result in electrolyte spills, overheating, and bursting.
* Use only the supplied charger for charging your niCd batteries and never charge for more than the specied amount of time.
* Overcharging damages a battery and can result in overheating, bursting, and electrolyte spillage. This may cause personal injury
and/or to property (i.e. burns, re, or damage to the eyes.)
* Do not plug the supplied charger (95033Z) into anything other than AC 120 V power outlet. Plugging the charger into anything
other than AC120 V outlet may result in smoking, sparks, or re.
* When connecting the charger connector to the receiver NiCd battery or switch harness, be careful to avoid reversing the polarity
or shorting the connector.
* Do not dispose of the battery in any re or allow it to overheat.
* Do not short-circuit the positive terminal or the negative terminals with wire or any other object.
* Do not remove the outer tube. This is for protection and prevents scratches or other damage.
* Do not throw the battery or abuse in any manner.