9 BATTERY CHARGING
■Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.
•Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
•Use the specified chargers
•Use the supplied AC adapter for the
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when installing Alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.
DRecycling information
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call
■Battery cautions
CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it.
NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly the battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver).
NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying in a pocket, backpack or handbag, and when placing the radio near metal ob- jects.
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new battery pack must be purchased.
Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached battery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not become full- charging or may not charge properly.
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