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NiMH/NiCd Battery Safety and Handling instructions
IMPORTANT!
Use only the Futaba special charger included with this set or other chargers approved by Futaba to
charge the NiMH batteries in the T14SG transmitter included with this set.
It is important to understand the operating characteristics of NiMH/NiCd batteries.Always read the
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surroundings and possibly result in a FIRE!
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to disassemble NiMH/NiCd packs or cells.
Do not allow NiMH/NiCd cells to come in contact with moisture or water at any time.
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Do not leave a NiMH/NiCd battery unattended at any time while being charged or discharged.
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Do not allow NiMH/NiCd cells to overheat at any time! Cells which reach greater than 140 degrees
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NiMH/NiCd cells will not charge fully when too cold or show full charge.
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excessively hot disconnect the battery from the charger immediately!! Always inspect a battery which
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in any way.
Do not use a NiMH/NiCd battery if you suspect physical damage has occurred to the pack. Carefully
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Do not discharge NiMH/NiCd batteries at currents which exceed the discharge current rating of the
battery.
Always store NiMH/NiCd cells/packs in a secure location away from children.
Never remove the SD card or turn off power
while entering data.
Never store the SD card where it may be
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excessive humidity or corrosive environments.
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Always hold the SD card by the edges during
installation and removal.
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direction.
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Handling Instructions
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