Radio Shack TRC-232 owner manual Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

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•Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire because they can explode.

•Do not open or mutilate a battery. Swallowing a battery can be fatal.

•Be careful not to short the batteries with conducting materi- als, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries or conductor might overheat and burn.

•At the end of a rechargeable battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local Radio Shack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

You need a battery charger (Cat. No. 273-1652) and the sup- plied adapter plug to charge batteries in the supplied recharge- able battery case.

Caution: Never use any charger other than Cat. No. 273-1652 to recharge the batteries in the rechargeable battery case. Even battery chargers with the same voltage and current ratings could permanently damage your walkie-talkie or the batteries.

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