Velleman VL9398 Notice D'emploi page 3

VL9398 – NiCd & NiMH BATTERY CHARGER FOR 4 x AA/AAA/C/D & 2 x 9V BATTERIES
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the VL9398! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the
device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Instructions
1) Connect the device with the mains through the AC power cord.
2) Charging the batteries:
- Set the timer according to the table printed on the packaging for every single battery type (3 – 6 – 9 – 12h).
- Set the function switch in the "charge" position.
- Insert the AAA/AA/C/D batteries in the corresponding slots (see the markings inside the charger). The red LED
on the top right of the "charge time" legend will light to indicate the start of the charging process. The red LED
on the top left of the "charge time" legend will light if the battery is a 9V-type battery.
- The green LED will light and will switch over to trickle charge after the previously set charging time. Notice that
the trickle charge is not applicable for 9V batteries. The red "9V" LED will still light.
- Remove the battery after the recharging process.
3) Testing the batteries:
- Place the function switch in the "test" position.
- Insert a 1.2V battery (AAA, AA, C or D) into the slot next to the function switch. The bright LED lights.
- Attention: Test the battery first and check whether it's a rechargeable one. The battery can be charged if the
LED lights faintly.
- Dispose of the battery if the LED does not light brightly after the recharging process.
Remark: Other batteries will be further recharged.
4) Discharging the batteries:
Set the function switch in the "discharge" position (notice that the device will not discharge 9V batteries). All LEDs will
turn off when discharging.
This is not an automatic charger. The device does not automatically switch to recharging process after the
discharging process. Use the test function and check if the batteries are completely discharged.
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