GREAT BRITAIN
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please visit www.clasohlson.co.uk and click on customer service.
Please read the entire instruction manual before using and save
it for future use. We apologise for any text or photo errors and
any changes of technical data. If you have any questions con-
cerning technical problems please contact our Customer Service
Department.
Product Description
Battery charger for Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries.
- Comes with 4 x LR6/AA 2500 mAh and 4 x LR03/AAA 1000
mAh batteries.
- Charges 2, 4, 6 or 8 batteries at the same time.
- Charging time Ni-MH approx. 8 hours, Ni-Cd: approx. 5 hours.
- Built-in timer that automatically switches over to maintenance
charging when the batteries are fully charged.*
- Comes with 230 V mains adaptor and 12 V cable.
Safety
- Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
- The battery charger is only intended for rechargeable Ni-MH
and Ni-Cd batteries. Attempts to recharge batteries other
than those listed may result in damage to both the charger
and property.
- Never expose the charger to moisture or rain. The charger is
only intended for use indoors or in a car.
- Always disconnect the charger from the power supply before
cleaning or when it is not in use.
- Never use the charger if it has been damaged. If the charger
is broken, take it to your local retailer.
- Never dismantle the charger. Incorrect assembly could lead
to personal injury and damage to the charger or property.
- The charger is intended to be used on a level surface.
- The charger should not be used by children.
- Remove the batteries from the charger before recycling.
Use
1. Insert 1 to 4 x LR6/AA or LR03/AAA batteries into the battery
compartment.
Note!
Battery charger for Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries. Only
charges one type of battery at a time.
2. Make sure that the polarity is correct, as shown on the bot-
tom of the compartment.
When charging LR03/AAA batteries, first fold down the con-
verter in the upper edge of the compartment and then insert
the batteries. The charger automatically adjusts to the cor-
rect charging current for the type of battery. Never charge
LR6/AA and LR03/AAA batteries in the same charger at the
same time.
3.
Indoor use
Connect the included adaptor’s connector to the socket on
top of the charger. Plug the adaptor into
a 230 V wall sock-
et.
Note!
Only use the supplied charger cable.
4.
Car use
Plug the included car adaptor’s connector into the socket on
the end of the charger and the cigarette lighter plug into the
car’s lighter socket.
5. Each battery bay (4 batteries) has its own status indicator
lamp that emits a red light during charging.
When the batteries are fully charged the status lamps go
off and the charger switches to maintenance charging. The
batteries are now ready for use.
Note!
The charger’s built-in timer only works for the battery
capacities listed in the table below. When charging batteries
with other capacities the charging process needs to be
stopped manually.
6. To charge more batteries, repeat the process from step 1.
Charging Times
Charging times are approximate and vary depending on the
battery’s make, capacity and condition.
Battery
Size
Capacity
(Ni-MH)
Charge
Time
Timer
Controlled
*
AA
1300-1600 mAh
4-5
hours
No
1800-2000 mAh
6
hours
No
2100-2500 mAh
7
hours
Yes
AAA
500-600 mAh
5-6
hours
No
650-1000 mAh
7
hours
Yes
*The charger’s built-in timer only works for the battery
capacities listed in the table below. When charging batter-
ies with other capacities the charging process needs to be
stopped manually.
Care and Maintenance
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device. Never use deter-
gents or strong solvents.
Disposal
Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product.
If you are unsure about how to dispose of this product
contact your municipality.
Specifications
Power
230 V AC, 50 Hz (mains adaptor) or
12 V DC (car adaptor).
Size
185 x 75 x 52 mm
Ver. 200801
Battery Charger
art. no 18-2008 • model V-878-UK, art. no 36-2399 • model V-878
