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Additional safety instructions for your Battery Charger
1. Before charging, read the instructions.
2. Do not charge a leaking battery.
3. Do not use chargers for works other than those for which they are designed.
4. Before charging, ensure your charger is matching the local AC supply.
5. For indoor use, or do not expose to rain.
6. The charging device must be protected from moisture.
7. Do not use the charging device in the open.
8. Do not short out the contacts of battery or charger.
9. Respect the polarity “+/-“ when charging.
10. Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of children.
11. Do not charge the batteries of other manufactures or ill-suited models.
12. Ensure that the connection between the battery charger and battery is correctly positioned and is
not obstructed by foreign bodies.
13. Keep battery charger’s slots are free of foreign objects and protect against dirt and humidity. Store
in a dry and frost-free place.
14. When charging batteries, ensure that the battery charger is in a well-ventilated area and away from
inflammable materials. Batteries can get hot during charging. Do not overcharge any batteries.
Ensure that batteries and chargers are not left unsupervised during charging.
15. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as they can overheat and break.
16. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air
temperature is between 18
o
C and 24
o
C. Do not charge the battery pack in air temperatures below
0
o
C, or above 40
o
C. This is important as it can prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
17. Charge only battery pack of the same model provided by RATIO and of models recommended by
RATIO.
