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Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries:
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A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
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A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including dif-
ferent manufacturer’s cells)
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A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged and
non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion hazard)
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A faulty or damaged battery
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Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components
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Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suit-
able for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE YOU
COMMENCE CHARGING:
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Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you
are charging?
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Did you set up the adequate current for charging or discharging?
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Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired
in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in
series).
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Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
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Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
Warnings and Safety Notes
