Futaba FX-40 - Manual (Page 24)

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BASIC OPERATION
Battery Charging
Before charging batteries, read the "Cautions for
handling battery and battery charger" in the section
"For your safety".
How to charge the Lithium Ion battery
LT4F5000 for the transmitter
DANGER
The Lithium Ion battery LT4F5000 is only for
your FX-40 transmitter. Do not use this battery
with other equipment.
Always use the accessory battery charger LBC-
2E5 to charge the battery.
*The battery can also be charged with the battery charger
CR-2500 sold separately.
Charging method
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*When connected to the AC outlet, the LED (green) of the AC
adapter lights. The charger POWER LED (red) also lights.
*The charge LED of the charger lights red and charging starts.
2 . W h e n t h e c h a r g e L E D o f t h e c h a r g e r
changes to green, charging has been
completed.
*After charging, always unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet.
*It takes about 5 hours to charge a battery that has been used
fully. However, the charging time varies depending on the
surrounding air temperature and the condition of the battery
pack.
*The charge LED will not light if the battery is improperly
mounted, or there is a connection problem. Remount the
battery, or check the connections.
*When a charged battery is mounted, the charge LED lights
green.
*The battery will self-discharge even when not used. Always
charge a new battery before use. Also, when the battery has
not been used for a long time, always recharge it before use.
How to charge the Ni-Cd battery NR4F1500 for
the receiver (Optional)
Use the battery charger FBC-32A (Optional).
[Method of charging battery]
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*Battery charging will not automatically stop. Remove the
battery from the charger and remove the charger from the
wall socket.
*It is recommended to reactivate the battery by cycling
several times if the battery has not been used for a long
period.
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of the battery if you have used the battery only for a short
period or if you repeat charging while the battery is not fully
discharged. It is recommended to discharge the battery to the
recommended level after your usage. It is also recommended
to charge the battery just before your usage.