Losi Mini 8IGHT-T RTR - Manual (Page 4)

CHARGING WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with
the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive
heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.
• Never charge batteries overnight.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture at any time.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50–80°F
(10–26°C)) or place in direct sunlight.
• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries
such as “heavy duty”, “alkaline”, “mercury” or “lithium” battery.
• Always connect to the charger correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let them cool
between charges.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
• Always make sure you know the specifi cations of the battery to be charged or discharged
to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch
or starts to change form during the charge process.
• Always charge in a well ventilated area.
1. Remove the body clips and remove the body.
2. Remove the body clips from the battery strap posts and remove the battery strap.
3. Install the fully charged battery in vehicle.
4. Ensure the ESC is powered off.
5. Connect the battery to the ESC.
6. Reinstall the battery strap and body clips.
7. Center the ST TRIM and TH TRIM on the transmitter. Power on the transmitter.
8. Power on the ESC. The vehicle and receiver MUST remain motionless for at least
2 seconds.
9. Reinstall the body and body clips on the vehicle.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Inspect the battery
to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.
1. Connect the charger to an AC power source, noting proper polarity.
2. Connect the battery connector to the charger connector.
3. Let the battery charge for 3 hours.
4. Disconnect the battery from the charger.
5. Disconnect the charger from the AC power source.
CAUTION: If at any time during the charging process the battery becomes hot
to the touch, disconnect the battery immediately and discontinue the charging process.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND POWERING ON THE VEHICLE
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