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7. Battery information
Batteries and rechargeable batteries present numerous hazards and problems, although their
handling is a matter of course today in daily life.
Therefore, always observe the following general information and safety instructions when handling
batteries and rechargeable batteries.
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Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children.
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Do not leave batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around, as they present a choking hazard for children
and pets. Seek immediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into fire. This may
cause an explosion!
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When handling leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries, always use suitable protective
gloves to avoid burning your skin.
• Do not recharge regular batteries. This may cause a fire or explosion! Only charge rechargeable bat
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teries which are intended for this purpose (1.2 V); use suitable battery chargers. Batteries (1.5 V) are
designed to be used once and must be disposed of properly when they are empty.
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Always ensure that the batteries are inserted and connected to the charger with the correct polarity
(observe the plus/+ and minus/- symbols). Inserting the batteries in the wrong polarity may damage
the transmitter, the model aircraft and the rechargeable batteries. It may also cause a fire or explosion.
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Always exchange the entire set of batteries. Do not mix full batteries with half-full batteries. Always use
batteries of the same type and from the same manufacturer.
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Never mix batteries with rechargeable batteries. Always use batteries to power the remote control trans-
mitter.
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If you do not plan to use the model for an extended period (e.g. during storage), remove the batteries
from the remote control to prevent them from leaking and causing damage.
• Be sure to switch off the quadrocopter after the flight. Do not leave the quadrocopter switched on if you
are not using the model (for example, during transport or storage). Otherwise, this may cause deep
discharge or permanent damage to the flight battery.
• Never charge the quadrocopter's flight battery immediately after use. Always allow the flight battery to
cool down until it has reached room or ambient temperature again.
• Charge intact and undamaged flight batteries only. Do not charge the rechargeable battery if the external
insulation of the rechargeable battery is damaged, or if the rechargeable battery is deformed or swollen.
In this case there is serious danger of fire and explosion!
• Never damage the external casing of the flight battery. Do not tear the film cover or prick the flight battery
with sharp objects. This may cause a fire or explosion!
• Never charge the flight battery in the quadrocopter unattended.
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Disconnect the quadrocopter from the charging cable when fully charged.