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BATTERY PACKS

WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,

high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.

This could cause a ﬁre, overheating, or cause the battery to

rupture.

CAUTION! Always use the battery within the speciﬁed tem-

perature range for the transceiver (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to

+140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F).

Using the battery out of its speciﬁed temperature range will

reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Please

note that the speciﬁed temperature range of the battery may

exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the trans-

ceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operat-

ing temperature range.

CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is

left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive

temperature environment (above +45˚C; +113˚F) for an ex-

tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a

long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg-

ing. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity

is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the

temperature between –20˚C to +50˚C (−4˚F to +122˚F) for a

month storing, between –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) for

three months storing and between –20˚C to +20˚C (−4˚F to

+68˚F) for a year storing.

D Charging caution

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,

inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environ-

ments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate,

causing the battery to stop charging.

WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the bat-

tery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the

battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁed time, stop

charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.

Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time

limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may rup-

ture.

WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached

to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This

could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the

charger. The charger is not waterproof.

CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speciﬁed

temperature range: BC-179 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to +104˚F).

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recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The bat-

tery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified

temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or bat-

tery life may be reduced.