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• Temperature extremes affect the ability of your battery
to charge: it may require cooling or warming first.
• When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a
cool, dark and dry place.
• The battery is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to open the case.
• It is recommended that you allow your battery to fully
discharge before you recharge it.
• The battery can be charged and discharged hun-
dreds of times but will eventually wear out. When the
operating time is shorter than normal, it is time to buy
a new battery.
• Do not dispose of a battery in a fire!
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regula-
tions. Recycle!
Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hy-
dride batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. They must not
be disposed of in municipal waste.
NiCd
NiMH