Radio Shack 23-334 User Manual

Cat. No. 23-334

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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Universal Ni-Cd/Ni-MH

Universal Charger

FEATURES

Your RadioShack Universal Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Charger can ful­ly charge up to five different sizes of Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmi­um) and Ni-MH (nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries in only 14
or 18 hours. It can charge AAA, AA, C, D and 9V batteries.

Your charger's features include:
Multiple Charging Circuits — allow you to charge up to

four AAA, AA, C, or D Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, and up to
two 9V batteries.

Automatic Charging Current Selection — selects the
best charging current for each battery size.

Reverse Polarity Protection — protects the charger and
batteries against incorrectly installed batteries.

Built-in Transformer — lets you connect the charger to
AC power.

Safety Timer Shut-Off — turns off the charger to prevent
overcharging AAA, AA, C, or D batteries.

Two Charging Indicators — light when the batteries are
charging (one for each chamber).

9V Battery Terminal — let you charge up to two 9V bat­teries at a time.

Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Switch — lets you set the charger for the
type of batteries you are charging.

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WARNING:

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO

NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous volt­age within the product’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magnitude to consti­tute a risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that
important operating and maintenance
instructions are included in the literature
accompanying this product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains

important safety instructions for battery charger Cat. No.
23-334 .

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1. Before using the battery charger, read all the instruc­tions and cautionary markings in this manual and on
the battery charger, on the batteries to be charged,
and on the products that use the batteries.

2. Warning: To reduce the risk of injury:

• Charge only Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with this

charger. Other types of batteries might burst,
causing personal injury and damage.

• Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a quali-

fied service technician when service or repair is
required. Improper reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

• Do not use an attachment not recommended or

sold by RadioShack as this could result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. Caution: To reduce the risk of damage:

• Do not expose the charger to rain or excessive

moisture.

• Do not operate the charger if it has received a

sharp blow, or been dropped or damaged in any
way. Take it to a qualified service technician for
repair.

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