Nicad Battery Handling Precautions - FUTABA 3VCS Instruction Manual

Nicad Battery Handling Precautions

Warning
Always check to be sure your batter-
ies have been charged prior to oper-
ating the model.
Should the battery go dead while the model is operat-
ing loss of control will occur and create a very danger-
ous 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 receiver power switch. Loss of control would
occur.
Caution
Do not use commercial AA
size Nicad 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.
Always keep the charger disconnected from the
outlet while it is not in use.
It is important to prevent from unexpected accidents such as abnor-
mal heat generation.
(Only when Nicad batteries are used)
Mandatory Procedures
Overcharging could cause the Nicad battery to over-
heat, leak or explode. This may lead to fire, burns,
loss of sight and many other type's of injuries.
Prohibited Items
Use
prohibited
The battery may short circuit and overheat, electrolyte
may leak out and cause burns or chemical damage.
Nicad AA size
batteries.
Mandatory Procedures
To recharge the transmitter Nicad ,
use the special charger made for this
purpose.
Special
Charger
Do not drop the Nicad battery or ex-
pose it to strong shocks or vibrations.
Shock
Prohibited
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