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8. Charging the battery
a) Charging the vehicle battery
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A 3-cell LiPo drive battery and a LiPo charger are included. Refer to the charger instructions for details on how to
charge the battery.
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Vehicle batteries are usually empty when shipped and must be charged before use. Several full discharge/charge
cycles are required before the battery reaches its maximum performance.
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When using a NiCd battery, drive the vehicle until the battery is completely empty. Charging a half-full NiCd battery
may cause the battery to lose its capacity and shorten the battery life ("memory effect").
NiMH and LiPo batteries can be recharged when they are partially discharged. They do not normally need to be
fully discharged in advance.
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High-quality vehicle batteries have a higher capacity, which results in a longer battery life. They also have a higher
output voltage, which provides more power for the motor for enhanced acceleration and higher speeds.
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The vehicle battery heats up when charging/discharging (i.e. when driving the vehicle). Wait until the battery has
reached room temperature before charging it. The same applies after the battery has finished charging. Allow the
battery to cool down before connecting it to the vehicle.
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Only use a charger that is designed for the type of vehicle battery used (e.g. LiPo).
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Always remove the battery from the vehicle before recharging it.
b) Charging rechargeable batteries in the remote control
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The remote control may not feature a charging socket. Refer to the remote control instructions for details. If there is
no charging socket, remove the rechargeable batteries and charge them externally.
If the remote control has a charging socket, check that the remote control contains rechargeable batteries
before connecting a charger to the charging socket. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause a fire
or explosion!
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The remote control batteries must not be charged using a quick-charge mode, as this may damage the remote
control and cause the cells in the remote control to overheat. Refer to the maximum permitted charging current
stated on the remote control and in the remote control instructions.
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We recommend charging the remote control batteries externally with a high-quality charger. Depending on the bat-
teries, this allows you to use a higher charging current.
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Only use a charger that is designed for the number of cells in the remote control and the corresponding battery type.
