Ricoh TRC-239 owner manual Charging Tips

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4.Plug the charger's other end into a standard AC outlet.

It takes 14–16 hours to recharge Ni-MH batter- ies or 7–8 hours to recharge Ni-Cd batteries that are fully discharged.

5.When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then disconnect the charger from the CB.

Charging Tips

•Fully discharge Ni-Cd batteries occasionally by using the TRC-239 until the TX/BATT indicator lights, then fully recharge the batteries. This helps restore and maintain the ability of the bat- teries to take a maximum charge. (This does not apply to Ni-MH batteries.)

•To prevent damage to rechargeable batteries, never charge them in an area where the temper- ature is above 122°F (50°C) or below 32°F (0°C).

•Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging can severely reduce the batteries’ useful life.

•Always disconnect the charger's AC plug before you disconnect the barrel plug.

Important: This CB can use nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. At
the end of a nickel-cadmium bat-
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your local, county, or state hazard- ous waste management authorities

for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that

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