User Manual

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NOTICE
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
NOTICE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral
damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND
possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby,
LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources
tab for this product.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and
cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage
to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do
not attempt disassembly, use with Incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval
of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to
read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate
correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, carefully follow these instructions.
CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the battery pack becomes hot or begins to puff, disconnect the
battery immediately and discontinue the charge process as batteries can cause fire, collateral damage and injuries.
CAUTION: Using a charge rate that is not compatible with the battery capacity may result in damage or malfunction
of the charger or battery.
CAUTION: The Lithium charge program menus are to be used ONLY for the charging and discharging of Lithium battery
packs. Charging other battery types using the Lithium charge programs will damage the battery or the charger.
CHARGING WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in
product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED DURING USE.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pIinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while the vehicle is running.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never attach your charger to both an AC and a DC power source at the same time.
• Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger in the correct programming mode.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times.