Radio Shack TRC-234 User Manual

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• Never leave dead, old, or weak non-

rechargeable batteries in the transceiver.
They can leak chemicals and corrode or dam-
age electronic circuits.

• Do not expose batteries to extreme heat or

fire. They might explode and cause personal
injury or damage equipment.

4. Position the

NI/AL

switch to match the battery

type.

•

: for rechargeable nickel-cadmium batter-

ies (see “Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batter-
ies”).

•

: for standard or alkaline batteries.

5. Install nine fresh non-rechargeable batteries or

nine nickel-cadmium batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the
battery compartment.

Cautions:

• Improper installation (incorrect polarity) might

damage the transceiver.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size

and type. Never mix new and old batteries or
rechargeable and non-chargeable batteries in
the transceiver.

illustration

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