Kompernass Tronic KH 967 Operating Manual page 6

c) Discharge Ni-Cd batteries first
Ni-Cd batteries that are not fully discharged should be
discharged first, to avoid the possibility of "memory
effects".
If you have inserted up to 4 Ni-Cd batteries,
move the switch to the far right, to the position
with the "Discharge"
Allow the Ni-Cd batteries to discharge until the
test indicator light is barely lit, meanwhile testing
the batteries a few times. For this, push the switch all
the way to the left, into the position with the symbol
„Test".
Important: Do not allow Ni-Cd batteries to become
completely discharged, as this may ruin them. Therefore,
do not allow the batteries to discharge until the test
indicator light goes off completely. The discharge function
in the four charging shafts is available for 1.2 V batteries
only – not for 9V single block batteries.
symbol.
d) Charging batteries
If you have inserted the batteries the right way up,
as described at paragraph a) ...
move the switch to the center, to the position with
the "Charge" symbol, and ...
connect the power plug to the power socket.
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If all batteries have been placed correctly, the charge
indicator LED lights up at each charging slot.
Danger! If a charge indicator LED is not lit, even though
the battery has been correctly inserted, then the battery is
faulty. Do not, in any circumstances, attempt to charge
a faulty battery. A faulty battery can overheat and then
explode.
Only charge with the cover closed. This will provide
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sufficient protection against flying battery parts in the
event of an explosion due to overheating.
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