Panasonic DMWFL360E - Manual (Page 11)

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Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride batteries
Nickel metal hydride batteries can be
made ready for use by recharging
them using a dedicated charger.
However, mishandling may cause
electrolyte leakage, heat generation,
the ignition of flames and even
rupturing of the batteries themselves.
Heed the following precautions.
≥ It may not be possible to
properly recharge batteries with
dirty
+ and - electrodes. Use a
soft, dry cloth to carefully wipe
the
+ and - electrodes as well
as the terminal areas of the
charger.
≥ Either when they are purchased
or when they have not been
used for a prolonged period,
nickel metal hydride batteries
may not have a sufficient charge.
This is due to their
characteristics and is not
indicative of trouble. Their
regular performance will be
restored after they have been
charged a number of times.
≥ It is recommended that the
batteries be recharged only after
their existing charge has been
used up. If they are repeatedly
charged without their existing
charge first having been used up,
it may be difficult for them to
sustain their capacity. (A
phenomenon referred to as the
memory effect.)
≥ If the memory effect has
occurred, use up the existing
charge in the batteries until the
unit cannot fire and then
recharge them fully a number of
times. This will restore their
capacity.
≥ When nickel metal hydride
batteries are not being used, their
capacity will diminish due to the
effects of natural discharging.
≥ Do not continuously charge
nickel metal hydride batteries
which already have a charge.
≥ Do not remove their external
jackets or damage them in any
way.
≥ Read the instructions
accompanying the charger used
when recharging the batteries.
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