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BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)
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Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
power OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
• Use the specified chargers (BC-158, BC-119N and
BC-121N).
NEVER
use another manufacture’s charger.
• Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158.
NEVER
use
another manufacture’s adapters.
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Recycling information
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable.
At the end of its life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this bat-
tery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-
822-8837 for battery recycling options in your
area or contact your dealer.
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Battery cautions
CAUTION! NEVER
insert a battery pack or a trans-
ceiver (with the battery pack attached) that is wet or soiled
into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger
terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not wa-
terproof and water can easily get into it.
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER
immerse a battery pack in water. If the battery
pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (par-
ticularly the battery terminals), and especially BEFORE at-
taching it to the transceiver.
NEVER
short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current
may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc.
Those may cause burn, electric shock or fire. Therefore, be
careful when carrying in a pocket, backpack or handbag, and
when placing the radio near metal objects.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery still do not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery
pack must be replaced.
Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached bat-
tery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not become full-
charging or may not charge properly.
