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1
Connect the AC power cord to
the power slot on the charger, then
connect the other end of the power
cord to an AC power source.
2
The Power LED and Charging LED
will turn green when the charger is
connected to the AC power source.
3
Connect the battery connector
to the charger connector.
4
Press the Start/Stop button to
charge the battery. The Charging
LED turns red.
5
When the battery is fully charged,
the Charging LED will turn green.
6
Disconnect the battery pack
connector from the charger
connector.
7
Disconnect the AC power cord
from the AC power source.
a
Power LED
B
Start/Stop Button
c
Charging LED
d
AC Power Slot
e
Charger to Battery Connector
The vehicle battery charger produces
2000 milliAmps. Divide the mAh capac-
ity on the label of a battery by 2000
to determine battery charge time. For
example, an 1800mAh battery requires
.9 hours, or 54 minutes, to charge.
Refer to the charging warnings. It is
recommended you charge the battery
while you inspect the vehicle. The
battery will be required to confirm
proper operation in future steps.
Charge only batteries that are cool
to the touch and are not damaged.
Inspect the battery to make sure it
is not damaged, e.g., swollen, bent,
broken or punctured.
warninG:
Failure to exercise
caution while using this product and
comply with the following warnings
could result in product malfunction,
electrical issues, excessive heat,
FIRE, and ultimately injury and
property damage.
warninG:
Never leave charger
unattended, exceed maximum charge
rate, charge with non-approved
batteries or charge batteries in the
wrong mode. Failure to comply may
result in excessive heat, fire and
serious injury.
CauTion:
If at any time
during the charging process the
battery becomes hot to the touch,
disconnect the battery immediately
and discontinue the charging process.
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charGinG WarninGS
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Read all safety precautions and
literature prior to use of this product.
»
Never leave the battery and charger
unattended during use.
»
Never allow children under 14 years
of age to charge batteries.
»
Never attempt to charge dead
or damaged batteries.
»
Never charge a battery if the cable
has been pinched or shorted.
»
Never allow the batteries or charger
to come into contact with moisture
at any time.
»
Never charge batteries in extremely
hot or cold places (recommended
between 50–80°F (10–26°C)) or
place in direct sunlight.
»
Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries. This charger cannot charge
batteries such as “heavy duty”, “alka-
line”, “mercury” or “lithium” batteries.
»
Always connect to the charger
correctly.
»
Always disconnect the battery and
charger after charging and let them
cool between charges.
»
Always inspect the battery
before charging.
»
Always terminate all processes and
contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions.
»
Always make sure you know the speci-
fications of the battery to be charged
or discharged to ensure it meets the
requirements of this charger.
»
Always constantly monitor the tem-
perature of the battery while charging.
»
Always end the charging process if the
charger or battery becomes hot to the
touch or starts to change form during
the charge process.
