Nicad Battery Handling Precautions; Storage And Disposal Precautions - FUTABA 3PKS Instruction Manual

Warning
Always check to be sure your batteries have been charged prior to operating the model.
Should the battery go dead while the model is operating loss of control will occur and create a very dangerous situation.
When the model is not being used, always remove or disconnect the Nicad battery .
Should the battery be left connected this could create a dangerous situation if someone accidentally turns on the re-
ceiver power switch. Loss of control would occur.
To recharge the transmitter Nicad , use the special charger made for this purpose.
Overcharging could cause the Nicad battery to overheat, leak or explode. This may lead to fire, burns, loss of sight and
many other type's of injuries.
Caution
Do not use commercial AA size Ni-cd and Ni-MH batteries.
Quick charging may cause the battery contacts to overheat and damage the battery holder.
Do not short circuit the Nicad battery terminals.
Causing a short circuit across the battery terminals may cause abnormal heating, fire and burns.
Never insert or remove the charger while your hands are wet.
You may get an electric shock.
Do not drop the Nicad battery or expose it to strong shocks or vibrations.
The battery may short circuit and overheat, electrolyte may leak out and cause burns or chemical damage.
Always keep the charger disconnected from the outlet while it is not in use.
Warning
Do not leave the radio system or models within the reach of small children.
A small child may accidentally operate the system, this could cause a dangerous situation and injuries. Nicad batteries
can be very dangerous when mishandled and cause chemical damage.
Do not throw Nicad batteries into a fire. Do not expose Nicad batteries to extreme heat. Also do
not disassemble or modify a Nicad battery pack.
Overheating and breakage will cause the electrolyte to leak from the cells and cause skin burns, loss of sight as well as
other injuries.
When the system will not be used for any length of time store the system with batteries in a dis-
charged state. Be sure to recharge the batteries prior to the next time the system is used.
If the batteries are repeatedly recharged in a slightly discharged state the memory effect of the nicad battery may con-
siderably reduce the capacity . A reduction in operating time will occur even when the batteries are charged for the rec-
ommended time
10

Nicad Battery Handling Precautions

(Only when Nicad batteries are used)

Storage and Disposal Precautions