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This manual contains important safety and op-
erating instructions for your charger. Before
using the battery charger, read all the instruc-
tions and cautionary markings in this manual
and on the battery charger, on the batteries to
be charged, and on the products that use the
batteries.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of injury:
• Charge only Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries
with this charger. Other types of batteries
might burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
• Unplug the charger from the AC outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to
a qualified service technician when ser-
vice or repair is required. Improper reas-
sembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
• Do not use an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by RadioShack as this
could result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of damage:
• Do not expose the charger to rain or
excessive moisture.
• Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, or been dropped
or damaged in any way. Take it to a quali-
fied service technician for repair.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the AC
plug and cord, disconnect the charger by
pulling the plug rather than the cord.
• Do not use an extension cord. Its use
could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not operate the charger if the cord or
plug is damaged. Have the charger
repaired. Never alter the provided AC
cord or plug. If it does not fit into the AC
outlet, have a qualified service technician
install the proper outlet. Improper con-
nection can result in an electric shock.
• Never use the charger as a DC power
source for any electrical equipment.
OPERATION
General Charging Hints
• It is normal for the batteries to become
warm while charging.
• Charge batteries in an area between
60.8° and 86°F (16° and 30°C). Cold bat-
teries cannot charge fully. If the area is
too warm, the batteries can permanently
lose their ability to charge.
• Do not charge batteries other than those
listed in this manual, or use procedures
other than those described in this man-
ual.
Discharging/Charging Batteries
Note:
If the red indicator flashes during these
steps, at least one of the batteries is bad
(needs to be replaced).
1. Press
OPEN
to open the cover and insert
two or four AAA, AA, C, or D batteries
into the battery chambers, as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside each chamber.
To insert a 9-volt battery, connect it to the
terminals inside the chamber.
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