User Manual

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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.
• Readallsafetyprecautionsand
literature prior to use of this product.
• Neverleavethebatteryandcharger
unattended during use.
• Neverattempttodismantlethe
charger.
• Neverattachyourchargertobothan
AC and DC power source at the same
time.
• Neverreversethepositiveand
negative terminals. Wrong connection
will damage the battery and may
cause damage to the charger.
• Neverallowminorstochargebattery
packs without adult supervision.
• Neverdropchargerorbatteries.
• Neverattempttochargedeador
damaged batteries
• Neverattempttochargeabattery
pack containing different types of
batteries.
• Neverchargeabatteryifthecable
has been pinched or shorted.
• Neverallowbatteriesorbatterypacks
to come into contact with moisture at
any time.
• Neverchargebatteriesinextremely
hot or cold places (recommended
between 50–80 degrees F) or place in
direct sunlight.
• Alwaysuseonlyrechargeable
batteries. This charger cannot
charge batteries such as “heavy
duty,” “Alkaline battery,” or “Mercury
battery.”
• Alwaysconnectthepositivered
lead (+) and negative black lead (-)
terminals of the battery to the charger
terminals correctly.
• Alwaysdisconnectthebatteryafter
charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.
• Alwaysinspectthebatterybefore
charging.
• Alwaysterminateallprocessesand
contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions.
• Alwayskeepbatteriesandcharger
away from any material that could be
affected by heat (such as ceramic and
tile), as they can get hot.
• Alwaysmonitorthearea,useafire
alarm and have a fire extinguisher
available at all times.
• Alwaysmakesureyouknowthe
specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure
it meets the requirements of this
charger. If the program is set up
incorrectly, the battery and charger
may be damaged. Improper settings
can cause the battery to become
overcharged potentially leading to fire
or explosion.
• Alwaysconnectthechargecableto
the charger first, then connect the
battery to avoid short circuit between
the charge leads. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.
• Neverconnectmorethanonebattery
pack to this charger at a time.
• Alwaysconstantlymonitorthe
temperature of the battery pack while
charging.
• Alwaysendthechargingprocessifthe
charger or battery becomes hot to the
touch or starts to change form (swell)
during the charge process.
Charging Warnings and Precautions