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• If the red charging light will not stay on
for more than a few moments, the
battery pack is likely to be defective
and it must be replaced with a new
one.
• When the RED charging light goes out
after about 1/2 hour, and the GREEN
light remains on, the battery pack can
be considered charged and be
removed. The charging time will be
dependant upon the initial state of the
batteries.
• When charging a new battery pack, it
may not initially accept full charge. This
is common & does not indicate a fault.
It can be recharged fully after it has
been discharged a couple of times.
4. After charging, switch off and unplug the
charger from the power supply.
5. Remove the battery pack from the charger and slide it back into the
machine until it clips into place. The battery pack should slide in easily.
6. For maximum battery life, we recommend that you maintain the battery
in a fully charged state at all times.
If the battery pack is not to be fitted immediately, ensure that the metal contacts
are protected so as to avoid the possibility of a short circuit which would cause
damage.
Remember to avoid extremes of heat or cold when charging. Avoid temperatures
outside the range of
Minimum 4°C /Maximum 40°C.
Avoid placing batteries in
direct strong sunlight or any other heat source.
NOTE:
Ni-Cad batteries should be given a full charge when first supplied new. Maximum
battery performance will be achieved after approximately 5 complete charge/
discharge cycles.
The battery should be fully discharged before recharging in order to achieve its
optimum performance.
Constant topping up after only a small amount of charge
has been used will, in effect, reduce its capacity.
Nickel cadmium batteries will slowly lose their power whilst in storage. If they
become fully discharged, no not leave the batteries in this state for any length of
time.
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