Using The Battery - Sokkia 30R Series Operator's Manual

6. USING THE BATTERY

6.1 Battery Charging
The battery has not been charged at the factory.
• Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.
• Batteries cannot be charged, even when the charging lamp is flashing, when
the temperature is outside the charging temperature range. Do charge batteries
within the charging temperature range.
• Do not leave the battery in places exposed to high temperatures (more than
35°C). Doing so may reduce the life of the battery.
• Charge the battery once a month to maintain its quality when not in use for long
periods.
• Do not charge the battery just after charging is completed. Battery performance
may decline.
• Do not use to charge batteries ohter than those specified.
• If you allow the battery level to get too low, the battery may not be rechargeable
or operating time may decline. Keep the battery always charged.
• The charger will become rather hot during use. This is normal.
PROCEDURE
1. Connect the power cable to the
CDC68 charger and plug the
charger into the wall outlet .
2. Mount the battery (BDC46A) in the
charger (CDC68) by matching the
grooves on the battery with the
guides on the charger.
When charging starts, the lamp
starts blinking.
3. Charging takes approximately 2
hours (25°C).
The lamp lights when charging is
finished.
4. Remove the battery and unplug
the charger.
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