User manual GRAUPNER MINILADER 3

[. . . ] The user´s legal rights and claims under garantee are not affected by this guarantee. Please check the product carefully for defects before you are make a claim or send the item to us, since we are obliged to make a charge for our cost if the product is found to be free of faults. The charge current which actually flows may vary from the stated nominal value due to the wide range of charge voltages, different battery types and different cells sizes (capacities). Charging batteries During the charging process a particular quantity of energy is fed into the battery, which can be calculated by multiplying charge current by charge time. [. . . ] Introduction The MINILADER 3 is designed to charge nickel-cadmium batteries (also known as NC packs) or NiMH batteries as used in most radio-controlled model cars, boats and aircraft. it is designed for direct connection to a 110-240 V AC 50-60Hz Hz mains power socket. The unit is comprehensively protected against overload and short-circuit, and is maintenance-free in operation. Before using the charger for the first time Please read right through these instructions before you use the charger for the first time. Keep these instructions in a safe place, and if you ever dispose of the equipment be sure to pass them on to the new owner. Important safety notes CAUTION: this battery charger must not be used by children under eight years of age. It is the adult's responsibility to instruct the child in the use of the charger in such a way that he or she is able to use the unit safely. It must be made clear to the child that the charger is not a toy, and that it is not permissible to play with it. - The adult must make the child aware of the fact that he or she may not carry out experiments with recharging non-rechargeable batteries and incorrect types of rechargeable batteries, due to the explosion hazard. - It is essential to check the battery charger at regular intervals for damage , especially to the cables , connectors and case. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used again until and unless it is repaired. The top surface of the case is the charger's cooling The area, and must not be covered or wrapped in any way. The battery to be charged should be placed on a heat-resistant, non-inflammable surface before use. Keep The all inflammable and volatile materials well clear of the charging area. Charger must be disconnected from the mains supply before any battery is connected or disconThe nected. Cables attached to the charger must not be modified, and should not be coiled up when the charger The is in use. check the charger at regular intervals for damage to cables , connectors , case etc. Following types of battery must not be connected to the charger: The - Faulty or damaged cells or packs; - Batteries consisting of parallel-wired cells, mixtures of different cell types, mixtures of old and new cells, or cells of different makes. [. . . ] You can make an important contribution to the protection of our shared environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or recycling redundant equipment in other ways. Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must be removed from the device and taken separately to a suitable battery disposal centre. In the case of RC models, the electronic components - such as servos, receivers and speed controllers - must be removed from the model, and taken to an appropriate collection centre for electrical waste. If you don't know the location of your nearest disposal centre, please enquire at your local council office. [. . . ]