INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-143
(for IC-F3 series)
BC-144
(w/AD-94: IC-F3G; w/AD-97: IC-F30G series)
Thank you for purchasing the BC-
143/BC-144
DESKTOP CHARGER
. The BC-
143 charges a Ni-Cd, and the BC-144
charges a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in
approx. 1–2 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before operating the BC-143/BC-144.
CAUTION
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USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
• NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal part of the charger.
• NEVER incinerate used batteries. This
may cause an explosion.
• NEVER use the charger when it is covered
by objects which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
• AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat
(over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not
charge under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
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NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or
dry cell batteries. They may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
In order to get the maximum life out of your
Ni-Cd batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging— batteries must be
removed from the charger to stop charg-
ing. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the LED indica-
tor turns green.
2. Use the batteries until they become
almost completely exhausted under nor-
mal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
NOTE: The charger rapidly charges a
battery pack to a specified level, not a
completed level, to prevent over charg-
ing. Leave the battery pack in the charg-
er for a few more hours (up to 15 hours;
depending on battery condition) after the
LED indicator turns green, to charge the
battery completely.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-195, BP-196 or BP-209) that you have purchased is recy-
clable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837
for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
