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Maintenance Instructions
To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions:
1. Accumulated dust on charging connector may affect normal charging. Please use a clean and dry cloth to wipe it on a regular basis.
2. It is recommended to charge the battery under 5
℃
~40
℃
. Violation of the said limit may cause battery life reduction or even battery leakage.
3. To charge a battery attached to the product, turn it off to ensure a full charge.
4. Do not remove the battery or unplug the power cord during charging to ensure a smooth charging process.
5. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
6. Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to other heating sources.
7. Do not squeeze and penetrate the battery, nor remove its housing.
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Transportation Instructions
1. Damaged batteries must not be transported.
2. To avoid short circuit, separate the battery from metal pars or from each other if two or more batteries are transported in one packaging.
3. The radio must be switched off and secured against switch-on, if the battery is attached.
The content of the shipment must be declared in the shipping documents and by a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging. Contact your hauler
for the local regulations and further information.
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Precautions for Disposal
Once the service life of our products (including but not limited to radios and batteries) has ended
，
they shall not be disposed as household garbage.
Their recycling and disposal shall satisfy your local regulations.
MAINTENANCE
To be safe and sure:
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Never open your radio’s case.
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Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries.
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Care and Safety
Your GT-18 was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years.
As for all the electronically devices, we recommend you to follow this few suggestions:
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may damage it and/or annul the warranty.
