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BATTERY PACKS
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Battery cautions
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CAUTION! NEVER
short terminals (or charging terminals) of the
battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects
such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or
the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only the bat-
tery pack, but also the transceiver.
•
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
•
NEVER
immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry
BEFORE
attaching it to the
transceiver.
•
Clean
the
battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
•
Keep
battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity, even after being
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON over-
night. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack
still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new bat-
tery pack must be purchased. (p. 22)