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• Always use a suitable balancer when charging multi-cell lithium batteries (built into the supplied charger).
A balancer (often called an equaliser) prevents the overcharging of a single lithium battery cell by check-
ing the individual cell voltages.
Overcharging a lithium battery can cause the battery to expand or even result in a fire or explosion.
• Only charge intact, undamaged batteries. Do not charge batteries if the external insulation or battery
housing is damaged, or if the battery is deformed or swollen. This may cause a fire or explosion!
• Never charge batteries immediately after use. Always allow them to cool down for at least 5–10 minutes.
• Always remove the drive battery from the model before charging it. Completely disconnect the drive
battery from the speed controller/vehicle.
• Place the charger and battery on a heat-resistant, non-combustible surface.
• The charger and drive battery heat up during the charging cycle. Ensure that there is a sufficient distance
between the charger and battery. Never place the battery directly onto the charger. Never cover the
charger and the battery. Do not expose the charger or battery to high/low temperatures, direct sunlight
or moisture.
• Never leave batteries unattended when they are charging.
• Rechargeable batteries should be charged regularly (approx. once every 2 - 3 months) to prevent them
from overdischarging. This may result in permanent damage and render the batteries useless.
NiMH rechargeable batteries (except special batteries with a low self-discharge) lose their charge within
a few weeks.
Lithium batteries usually retain their charge for several months. However, if the batteries overdischarge,
this will result in permanent damage and render them useless.
• Lithium batteries should not be stored for prolonged periods at full charge. For best results, store lithium
batteries at 50 - 70% charge (or in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions).
• Never use an excessive charging current. Observe the manufacturer's specifications for the ideal/maxi-
mum charging current. The supplied charger provides an optimal current for the lithium drive battery.
• Disconnect the battery from the charger when it is fully charged.
b) Transmitter
• Using rechargeable batteries in the transmitter results in a significantly shorter battery life due to the
lower voltage (disposable batteries = 1.5 V, rechargeable batteries = 1.2 V).
If you still wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using NiMH batteries with lower self-
discharge. For safety reasons, however, you should use disposable batteries and not rechargeable
batteries.
• Never mix disposable batteries with rechargeable batteries.
• Always exchange the entire set of batteries in the transmitter. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones.
Always use batteries of the same type and from the same manufacturer.
• If you do not plan to use the vehicle for an extended period (e.g. during storage), remove the batteries
from the transmitter to prevent them from leaking and causing damage.
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