Setting up your radio, Mounting the charger, Charging the battery – Uniden MHS135DSC User Manual

Page 15: Turning it on

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Uniden MHS135DSC Radio Owner’s Manual

4. Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the case into the notches on the cover;

close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you should not have to force it closed.)

nOte: each time you open the battery case, check the rubber seal. Make sure the seal
is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on it. if the rubber seal looks worn
or damaged, contact customer service to order a replacement (see the back cover page
for contact information).

5. Install the alkaline battery case in your radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see

page E-10).

Warning! the case is designed to prevent the accidental charging of alkaline batteries.
never use alkaline batteries in the radio without the battery case. Do not attempt to
modify the battery case design.

MOUnting the Charger

You can mount the charger on any flat surface.

1. Use the two holes at the base of the charger as a template to mark the drill holes.
2. Using a 1/8-inch (or 3 mm) drill bit, drill two holes 1/2 inch (13mm) deep.
3. Use the provided screws to attach the charger to the surface.

Charging the Battery

Your radio includes a charger and a rechargeable battery pack.

Place your radio in the charger with the display facing forward.

Make sure that the CHARGE LED on the charger turns orange.

Cautions:

x

Use only the battery and charger supplied with this radio. Using a different
charger or battery can damage the radio and create a risk of fire or shock.

x

The charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into the water, unplug it
before attempting to remove it from the water. After you remove the charger
from the water, please contact Customer Service (see the back cover page
for contact information).

x

Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charger if
your radio gets dirty or wet.

Important notes on charging the battery

x Charge the battery fully before using the radio.

x Don’t use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or

above 45° C (113° F).

x If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in about seven hours. (If the

radio is powered on, the battery takes longer to charge.)

setting UP yOUr raDiO

tUrning it On

Press the

POWER

button for at least two seconds to turn the radio on. Press and hold it

to turn the unit off.

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