140 Charging and caring for batteries
NiMH batteries
■ Remove the battery from the radio before storage.
■ Store the battery (in either a charged or dis-
charged state) in a cool dry place.
Using batteries after storage
Batteries that have been stored for any length of time
must be charged before being used. See "Charging
the battery" on page 135.
When first using NiMH batteries that have been in
storage for three months or more, you may notice that
they do not last an entire shift. This is normal. If stored
properly, the battery’s optimal capacity should be
restored after two or three shifts (charge/discharge
cycles).
Disposing of batteries
Run the battery flat before disposing of it. When
disposing of the battery, be sure to do so in an
environmentally sensitive manner. Please contact
your radio provider for information about recycling
programs in your area. See "Environmental
responsibilities" on page 9 for more information.
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