Ricoh TRC-239 - Manual (Page 9)

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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-
tery's useful life, it must be recycled
or disposed of properly. Contact
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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