Radio Shack 1-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger User Manual

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1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Cat. No.
23-405
1-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger
Your RadioShack 1-Hour Ni-Cd/Ni-
MH Battery Charger can charge, at
one time, two or four AA batteries, two
or four AAA batteries, or one 9-volt
battery.
Its features include:
Char
g
in
g
Indicators
— light when
batteries are charging.
Automatic Power-Off
— senses
when AA and AAA batteries are fully
charged and automatically stops
charging. A back-up timer provides
extra protection against overcharging.
Reverse Polarit
y
Protection
— pro-
tects the charger and batteries against
damage from incorrectly installed bat-
teries.
Overcurrent Protection
— keeps the
current constant.
Warnin
g
: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for your fast
charger.
Before using your battery charger,
read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the battery charger, the
batteries to be charged, and the prod-
uct that uses the batteries.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
!
!
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Radio Shack 1-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger Specifications

Charging Current

Ni-Cd AA charging current	900 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd AAA charging current	250 mA ±10%
Ni-MH AA charging current	900 mA ±10%
Ni-MH AAA charging current	375 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH 9-volt battery charging current	23 mA ±10%

Back-Up Power-Off Timer

Ni-Cd battery back-up power-off timer	1.5 Hours (Maximum 105 minutes)
Ni-MH battery back-up power-off timer	2 Hours (Maximum 130 minutes)

Summary

Charging Batteries

Charging Safety Warnings

Instructions to reduce the risk of injury by charging only rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries and not charging damaged ones.

Charging AA and AAA Batteries

Procedure for charging two or four AA or AAA batteries, including polarity matching and indicator lights.

Charging 9-Volt Batteries

Procedure for charging a 9-volt battery using the terminal attachment, noting it only charges one at a time.

9-Volt Battery Charging Caution

Caution that the charger does not auto-off for 9-volt batteries, with recommended removal times for different types.

Care and Maintenance

Charger Care Suggestions

Recommendations for keeping the charger dry, using it in normal temperatures, handling gently, and avoiding dust.

Cleaning the Charger

Instructions for cleaning the charger with a damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or solvents.

Specifications

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty