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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instruc-
tions for this battery charger. Before you use the battery
charger, read all the instructions and cautionary markings in
this manual and on the battery charger, the battery, and the
product that uses the battery.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury:
• Charge only nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries could
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• Unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified
service technician when service or repair is required. Im-
proper reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock
or fire.
• Do not use an attachment not recommended or sold by
RadioShack as this could result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
Caution: To reduce the risk of damage:
• Do not expose the charger to rain or excessive moisture.
• Do not operate the charger if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified service techni-
cian for repair.
• Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug
— replace them immediately. To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the electric plug and cord:
–Make sure the cord is not located where it will be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
–Disconnect the charger by pulling the cord’s plug rather than
the cord.
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