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7. Charging the Batteries
Observe chapter 6.
a) Vehicle
• The vehicle may be operated with 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries type AA/mignon instead of 4 batteries.
The model is delivered without any rechargeable batteries. They must be purchased separately. We recommend
using NiMH batteries with the highest possible capacity (2000 mAh or more) to ensure a long driving time. NiMH
rechargeable batteries with low self-discharge are a good choice as well.
• The rechargeable batteries are usually delivered uncharged and must be charged. Before rechargeable battery
reach their maximum capacity, several complete discharge and charge cycles are necessary.
• Use a high-quality charger for single cells for charging. It usually has a quick-charging feature for rechargeable
batteries.
• Rechargeable batteries heat up when charged or discharged (driving the vehicle). Wait until the rechargeable bat-
teries have reached room temperature before charging them. The same applies after the charging procedure. Do
not use the rechargeable batteries in the vehicle until they have cooled down sufficiently after the charging process.
b) Transmitter
If the transmitter included in the delivery has a charging socket, observe the included operating instruc-
tions of the transmitter on how to perform a charging process.
If the transmitter has no charging socket, remove the rechargeable batteries and charge them separately.
