User manual TRONIC KH 970

[. . . ] · Do not touch hot rechargeable batteries!It is better to disconnect the device from the power supply and allow the rechargeable batteries to cool down before removing them. · Do not expose the device to additional heat sources such as sun radiation or heating. In this way you prevent premature overheating of the rechargeable batteries. [. . . ] · If you wish to charge four rechargeable batteries, insert two rechargeable batteries in the left and two rechargeable batteries in the right charging shaft. · Ensure that the rechargeable batteries are inserted correctly, i. e. that the +/- marking in the charging shafts corresponds with that on the rechargeable batteries (polarity). Otherwise the charging process cannot start. Always insert only identical rechargeable batteries, i. e. the same type, the same charge condition, the same size and the same capacity. In this way you prevent that individual rechargeable batteries are already fully charged and get hot while others are still being charged. Charging If you have correctly inserted two or four rechargeable batteries as described on the previous page. . . · · · close the lid of the device. insert the device plug of the mains charging adapter in the charging jack on the side of the device and . . . then the mains charging adapter in the socket. The charging process starts now. A red LED pilot lamp is illuminated on each charging shaft holding a rechargeable battery, . . . continuously, for as long as the rechargeable battery is being charged, slowly flashing, when the charging process has been completed, not, if the rechargeable battery has not been inserted correctly, rapidly flashing, if the rechargeable battery cannot be charged. 6. Charging with the storage boxes For transport or storage of the loose rechargeable batteries, two storage boxes are supplied in which the rechargeable batteries can also be charged immediately. · Insert the four identical rechargeable batteries in the storage box so that the +/- marking in the individual compartments corresponds to that of the rechargeable batteries (polarity) otherwise the charging process cannot start. · Slide the filled storage box with the contacts first in the shaft at the bottom of the device until it engages audibly. · Insert the device plug from the mains charging adapter in the charging jack on the side of the device and . . . · Then the mains charging adapter in the socket · The charging process starts now. If the rechargeable batteries have been inserted correctly the green LED above the shaft will be illuminated . . . - continuously, for as long as the rechargeable batteries are being charged, - flashing, when the charging process has been completed. To remove the storage box, press the red lever and pull out the storage box. UK Note: Should you forget to remove the storage box immediately after completion of the charging process, an auto-stop function prevents that the rechargeable batteries will be overcharged. However, remember that the so-called "memory effect" can set in when continuously charging rechargeable batteries ­ this means that rechargeable batteries will slowly lose capacity if they are more charged than discharged. [. . . ] Storage If you will not use the device for a prolonged period of time: · · · · Pull the mains charging adapter from the socket and pull the device plug from the charging socket on the device. Remove all rechargeable batteries from the charging shafts. Pull the storage box from the shaft at the bottom of the device. Store the device, the mains charging adapter and all remaining accessories in a dry place. Note: If you do not remove the rechargeable batteries from the charging shafts, contact deposits can occur over time depending on the condition of the rechargeable batteries. [. . . ]