2 Understanding Your Model 8718B
General Description
Note
NiCad batteries should be fully discharged (<20% indi- cation) before recharging. Charge for a minimum of 8 hours. See Checking Battery Status in
Chapter 12.
It is important to be familiar with the Model 8718B before you use it. This section includes descriptive data keyed to highlighted illustrations to help you locate the various features of the meter. The descriptions not only identify the features but tell you how they are used.
Battery Charger and Power Cord
The battery charger and power cord are used to recharge the battery within the Model 8718B.
To recharge the meter, first connect the cable of the battery charger to the larger jack on the left side of the meter. Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the jack. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
The battery will be fully charged in about 8 hours. The indicator light on the charger illuminates during charging. A full charge will give you about 20 hours of operation (approximately 6.5 hours if back lighting is used).
The charger can also be used to power the Model 8718B when it is to be operated for periods beyond the capacity of the battery.
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