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Charging the Batteries
Attention: When charging batteries for the first time, charge them for 24
hours. For further safety precautions, see Safety Precautions on page vii.
Connect the battery charger with the 12V DC power supply to the
1.
power outlet.
Pull out the foldaway leg.
2.
Insert batteries with contacts facing down and slide the batteries fully
3.
down into the contacts.
Use the lock-in adaptor to secure the batteries into
4.
lights up if the batteries are properly connected.
Inserting and charging batteries
Notes:
A constantly illuminated LED indicates fast charge. When the LED starts flashing,
the batteries are practically full and can be used. If the batteries are left on the
charger for as long as the LED is flashing, approximately 5% extra capacity can
be gained. The charging is complete when the LED turns off while the batteries
are still connected.
The LED for a second battery may not light up immediately when the battery is
connected. If this battery is only partially charged, leave the battery connected,
and the LED will light up later.
Chapter 10 – Leaf Portable Hardware
position.
The LED