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3 BATTERY CHARGING I Battery caution CAUTION NEVER short the terminals. 2 NEVER mix old and new batteries. 3 NEVER incinerate used battery cells. Internal battery gas may cause explosion. Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and capacity. AVOID over charging- The BP-202 can be charged during operation when the AC adapter or the optional cigarette lighter cable is connected. To prevent over charging, the IC-4088A has charging timer that automatically disconnecting the charging line electronically after 15 hours from charging. However, the charging timer will reset and start charging again when disconnect then re-connecting the AC adapter or CP-18A more than 1 min. interval. Recommended temperature range for charging: +50˚F to +104˚F (+10˚C to +40˚C) The optional BP-202 BATTERY PACK includes rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If the battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON all day. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased. D Recycling information (U.S.A. only) The battery (BP-202) that you have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer. 5