Rechargeable Batteries

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POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED)

1.Insert the negative side of a rechargeable NI-CAD battery into the sleeve as shown. The sleeve must be inserted onto the negative side of the battery, otherwise it will not work.

2.Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then lifting it. To prevent the possibility of losing the cover, it cannot be removed.

3.	Insert two (2) “AA” rechargeable NI-CAD	Sleeve		–
	batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure	Charge		+
	the rechargeable battery with the sleeve is	Spring		+
		Spring

	inserted in the position as shown at the right,
	otherwise the batteries will not charge.		+
4.	Close the battery compartment.		+	–
5.	Plug the small end into the DC 4.5V jack on			–
5.	Plug the small end into the DC 4.5V jack on
	the rear of the unit and connect the other end
	into the AC outlet; charging will begin.
6.	When charging is completed, disconnect the AC adapter plug from the
	unit and the AC outlet.

NOTES :

•The batteries are fully charged after approximately 15 hours after the AC adapter is connected. More time may be required for charging in cold temperatures, but never more than 24 hours.

•After 24 hours, please unplug the AC adapter.

•With care, rechargeable NI-CAD batteries can be recharged over 500 times.

•If the operating time decreased drastically, even when the NI-CAD batteries are properly recharged, purchase new rechargeable NI-CAD batteries.

•Only NI-CAD batteries can be recharged in this unit. Do not attempt to charge any other type of rechargeable or standard battery.