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warnIng and Safety noteS
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the
instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged
or at worst it can cause a fire.
never leave the charger unsupervised when it is connected to a power supply. If any
malfunction is observed immediately terminate the process and refer to the operation manual.
Keep the unit away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration. Do not drop it.
the circuit of the unit is designed to be powered by an 11-15V power source.
this unit and the battery to charge or discharge should be set up on a heat-resistant,
noninflammable and non-conductive surface. never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar
surface.
never use this charger inside a car, van or any other motor vehicle.
Do not cover or close the cooling vent.
Keep all inflammable volatile materials well away from the chargers operating area.
never charge batteries fitted inside models, always remove them before charging.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure
it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is set up incorrectly the battery and
charger may be damaged.
to avoid short-circuits between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the
charger first, then connect the battery. reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
Do not connect more than one battery pack to this charger at any one time.
Do not attempt to charge or discharge the following types of battery.
a battery pack which consists of different types of cell (including different
manufacturers)
a battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged.
non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
Batteries that require a different charge technique from niCd, niMh, LiIo, Li-Poly,
Life or gel cell (Pb, Lead acid).
a faulty or damaged battery.
a battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components.
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the
currents the charger delivers during the charge process.