8. Charging drive rechargeable batteries for the vehicle
• The product includes two 2-cell LiPo drive rechargeable batteries and a matching LiPo charger included in the
delivery. To charge the drive rechargeable battery, refer to the operating instructions for the charger.
Attention!
The LiPo battery charger should only be used to charge a LiPo drive rechargeable battery. Attempt-
ing to charge a NiMH drive rechargeable battery with the LiPo battery charger may cause a fire or
explosion!
A LiPo drive rechargeable battery should only be charged with a suitable LiPo charger (and a NiMH re-
chargeable battery with a NiMH charger only). So always make sure to use a charger suitable for the
battery technology.
• Drive rechargeable batteries are usually empty upon delivery and must be charged. Several complete charge and
discharge cycles are required for the drive rechargeable batteries to reach their maximum performance.
• For rechargeable batteries with NiMH or LiPo technology, recharging partially discharged batteries does not cause
any problems. A prior discharge is usually not required.
• High-quality drive batteries not only have a higher capacity, which allows you to drive your model vehicle much
longer, they also provide a higher output voltage under load. This gives the engine more power and results in better
acceleration and a higher speed.
• The drive battery heats up when charging/discharging (i.e. when driving the vehicle). Wait until the rechargeable
battery has reached room temperature before charging it. The same applies after the rechargeable battery has
finished charging. Allow it to cool down before connecting it to the vehicle.
• Only use a charger that is designed for the type of rechargeable battery used (e.g. LiPo).
• To charge the drive rechargeable batteries, remove them from the vehicle and then disconnect them completely
from the speed controller.
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