4-Hour Rapid Charger for AA/AAA NiMH & NiCd Rechargeable Batteries Owner's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Watson 4-Hour Rapid Battery Charger. Be sure to read this manual and note the precautions before using this product.
CHARGER FEATURES: Multiple Charging Circuits Allows you to charge two or four AA/AAA NiMH or NiCd batteries. Automatic Charge Current Selection Automatically selects the best charging current for each battery size. Automatic Shutoff A special circuit senses when the batteries are fully charged and shuts off to prevent overcharging. Reverse Polarity Protection Protects your batteries and charger against incorrectly installed batteries.
Short-Circuiting Protection Protects the charger and batteries from short circuits. Overcurrent Protection Protects the charger from defective or shorted batteries. Simultaneous Charging Patented technology charges AA and AAA batteries simultaneously.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Charge only NiMH or NiCd batteries with this charger. Other types of batteries can burst, causing personal injury and damage. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting maintenance or cleaning. Do not use any attachment not recommended or sold by Watson, as this could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. Do not use an extension cord. Its use could result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. HAVE PRODUCT SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated and dangerous voltage inside the product housing which could be of sufficient power to deliver an electric shock. Do not open the product housing.
CHARGING OPERATION: 1 Insert 2 or 4 AA or AAA NiMH or NiCd batteries into the battery chambers. Make sure they are oriented according to the polarity symbols (+ or -) that are marked inside each chamber. 2 Pull out the flat AC plug 90 degrees, and plug it into a standard AC outlet. 3 The charging indicator lights will flash when the charger is first plugged in, then glow steady red while charging.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the charger as well as the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the charger from the AC outlet before handling the batteries. SPECIFICATIONS: Power adapter Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 10 W Automatic shutoff Negative delta V and zero slope detection Dimensions 4.3 ¬ 2.7 ¬ 1.3 in. (10.9 ¬ 6.9 ¬ 3.3 cm) Weight 2.8 oz. (79.4 g) Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
CHARGING TIME: (approximate*) Type AA AAA Capacity Charging Time 2 pcs. 4 pcs. 1800 mAh 1 hr., 50 min. 3 hr., 40 min. 2300 mAh 2 hr., 20 min. 4 hr., 40 min. 1000 mAh 1 hr., 40 min. 3 hr., 20 min. *Actual charging times may vary depending on the cell's discharge level, capacity, and condition. Longer charging times may occur when the charger is used in temperatures above 95°F (35°C).
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Watson product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
