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January 1996
About NiCad Batteries
NiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again.
When you purchase a charger for NiCad batteries, look for one
that discharges the batteries completely before it recharges them.
“Conditioning” batteries this way helps them hold their charge longer.
If your battery charger does not “condition” batteries, eventually the
batteries may not hold their charge as long as they previously had.
If this happens, try letting the batteries run out of charge completely
before you recharge them. This should improve the lasting power
unless the batteries are wearing out.
Follow the safety and battery charging instructions that come with your
battery charger.
WARNING:
Damaged batteries may leak and burn skin and
eyes. If you come in contact with a damaged
NiCad battery, rinse the affected skin with water
for at least five minutes. Do not wash with soap.
Never charge batteries that are not NiCad batteries
in the charger.
