User manual KOMPERNASS TRONIC KH 980 UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER

[. . . ] There would then be the danger of receiving an electric shock and or causing a fire!· Only charge rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd" and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-rechargable batteries. Batteries not suitable for recharging can overheat and explode. [. . . ] or · 6 x Type AA or AAA in the charging slots 1 to 4, with additionally 2 x Type 9 Volt Block batteries in the charging slots 5 and 6. Notice: Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the charging slots in accordance with their polarities. Otherwise, the batteries will not be charged. · The charging process now begins. The Universal Battery Charger has an LED for each cell in the charging slot. The LEDs of the respective charging slots show the charge condition of the individual batteries. · In the first 5 seconds the Universal Battery Charger carries out a capacity test: - The LED of the charging slot glows orange: Capacity between 20% - 80%. - The LED of the charging slot glows red: Capacity under 20%. - The LED of the charging slot glows green: Capacity over 80%. When the battery capacity has been determined, the charging process begins. The various displays have the following meanings: · The LED blinks alternatively red and green : The batteries are being discharged for max. 10 minutes. (Refresh-Function) Charging batteries Danger!Charge exclusively rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd" and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-rechargable batteries. They could irreparably damage the Universal Battery Charger and the inserted batteries. There is also the danger of a fire as well as an explosion!· Insert the batteries into the charging slots. · Press the 9 V Block batteries into the charging slot until they audibly engage. -6- IB_KH980_E2743_UK_V1. qxd 08. 02. 2007 15:22 Uhr Seite 7 KH 980 · The LED blinks green : The charge condition of the batteries is being checked, and afterwards being charged with a battery-sparing impulse loading for ca. 3 minutes at a reduced charging current. · The LED continuously glows red The batteries are being charged. · The LED continuously glows green : The batteries are fully charged. : Average charging times Depending on the type, age and remaining charge in the batteries, the charging process can take various lengths of time. [. . . ] Under no circumstances should you use abrasive or chemical cleaners. Disposal of batteries!Batteries must not be disposed of in the household waste. Every consumer is legally obligated to dispose of batteries at a collection site of his community / city district or at a retail store. This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe fashion. [. . . ]