4. GETTING STARTED

If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-39Charger Cradle with the NC-88Bbattery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-19ADC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88B, E-DC-19A, and E-DC-6will charge a completely discharged FNB-V99LIbattery pack in about 8 hours.

4.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

The FNB-V99LIis a high performance Li-Ion battery providing high capacity in a compact package.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-V99LIbattery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.

4.1.1 BATTERY SAFETY

Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following pre- cautions:

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard.

DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.

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