Radio-Controlled Sniper  (600-4116)   Preparation      Faxback Doc. # 6818

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Sniper Batteries

The Sniper is powered by eight AA batteries.  Use rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-125.

Install them as described here.  Then charge them as described in
"Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries."

Follow these steps to install batteries in the Sniper.

1.  Set ON/OFF to OFF.

2.  Lift the battery compartment cover's latch and slide the cover in the
    direction of the arrows.

3.  Install the batteries as shown by the polarity marks (+ and -) inside
    the battery compartment.

4.  Replace the cover.

Transmitter Battery

The transmitter uses one 9-volt battery.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Cat. No. 23-553.  Follow these steps to install the
transmitter's battery.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of
    the arrow.

2.  Install the battery as shown by the polarity marks (+ and -) inside
    the battery compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.  Be sure it snaps into place.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must charge the batteries before you can use the Sniper.

Warning:  Do not try to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable
          batteries.  They might rupture or explode.

Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium batteries.  This requires a
nickel-cadmium battery charger, such as Cat.No. 21-516A.

Caution:  The battery Charger must supply 18 volts, its center tip must be
          set to positive, it must deliver at least 50 milliamps, and its
          plug must correctly fit the Sniper's recharging jack.  Using a
          battery charger that does not meet these requirements could
          seriously damage the Sniper, the batteries, or the battery
          charger.

Important:  The Sniper uses rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.  At the
            end of the batteries useful life, they must be recycled or
            disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state
            hazardous waste management authorities for information on
            recycling or disposal programs in your area.  Some options
            that might be available are:  municipal curbside collection,
            drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and
            mail-backs programs.

1.  Set the Sniper ON/OFF switch to OFF.

2.  Remove the recharging jack's cap.  Then insert the charger's barrel
    plug into the recharging jack.

3.  Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

Caution:  Charging batteries for longer than the recommended time can
          damage them.

5.  Unplug the charger from the AC outlet and the recharging jack.  Then
    close the recharging jack's cap.

Note:  Occasionally, fully discharge nickel-cadmium batteries before you
       recharge them.  Otherwise, the batteries lose their ability to
       fully charge.

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