•
R
USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER
expose the charger
to rain, snow or any liquids.
•
NEVER
let metal, wire, etc. touch any internal part of
the charger.
•
NEVER
incinerate used batteries. This may cause an
explosion.
•
NEVER
use the charger when it is covered by objects
which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
•
AVOID
charging in extreme cold (under 0°C; +32°F)
or extreme heat (over +45°C; +113°F). Batteries may
not charge fully under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to pre-
vent interference.
•
R
NEVER
attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell bat-
teries. They may burst causing damage and personal
injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts are always
clean, otherwise batteries may not fully charge.
In order to get the maximum life out of your batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging—batteries must be removed
from the BC-146 to stop charging. Batteries should
not be charged for more than 24 hours.
2. Use the batteries until they become almost com-
pletely exhausted under normal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after
being fully charged, completely discharge them, then
fully charge them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries must be pur-
chased.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-209/N or BP-222/N) that you have
purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dis-
pose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling options in
your area or contact your dealer.
• Approx. charging period
BP-209/N
: 12 hours
BP-210/N
: 18.5 hours
BP-222/N
: 6.5 hours
NOTE:
The charging indicator will not go out even after a
battery pack is fully charged.
• Charging with transceiver
• Charging battery pack only
CP-1, CP-17L
or OPC-515L
(Option)
CP-1, CP-17L
or OPC-515L
(Option)
Turn power OFF
AC adapter
(Option;
BC-147A/E
BC-122V)
AC adapter
(Option;
BC-147A/E
BC-122V)
BP-209/N, BP-210/N
or BP-222/N only
Check orientation
and the spacer
combination.
*The combination
may differ accord-
ing to transceiver
type.
See the back
page for details.
Check orientation.
*Viewable stamps
may differ accord-
ing to the spacer
combination. See
the back page for
details.
Charging indicator
INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY CHARGER
BC-146
Thank you for purchasing the
BC-146 BATTERY
CHARGER
. The BC-146 charges a Ni-Cd or a Ni-
MH battery pack.
(Max. charging time approx. 18.5 hrs;
depending on battery pack)
Please read these instructions thoroughly before op-
erating the BC-146.
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK CHARGING
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