Silver Racer  (600-4125)            Battery            Faxback Doc. # 7434

INSTALLING THE SILVER RACER'S BATTERIES

To power the Silver Racer, you need eight AA batteries.  We recommend
alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125)
with a battery charger.  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection
of battery chargers and can help you find the right one for you.  Or you
can charge the nickel-cadmium batteries in the Silver Racer, using an
adapter-charger such as Cat. No. 21-516.

Note:  If you use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, see "Charging
       nickel-cadmium Batteries" for information about charging them.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Be sure ON/OFF (on the bottom of the Silver Racer) is set to OFF.

2.  Slide the battery compartment's latch from LOCK to OPEN, then remove
    the cover.

3.  Install eight AA batteries over the ribbon in the battery compartment
    as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) inside the compartment.

Note:  To remove the batteries, gently pull on the ribbon.

4.  Replace the cover and lock the latch.

If the Silver Racer moves slowly or not at all, replace its batteries.  If
you are using nickel-cadmium batteries, recharge them.  If the Silver
Racer still moves slowly, check the wheels for lint, thread, hair, or
dust.

INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER'S BATTERY

You need one 9-volt battery for the controller.  We recommend an alkaline
battery, such as Cat. No. 23-553.

Follow these steps to install the controller's battery.

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

2.  Install the battery in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.  Be sure it snaps shut.

If the Silver Racer's motor runs but the Silver Racer does not move,
replace the controller's battery.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must charge rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before you can use
them to power the Silver Racer.  Follow the instructions supplied with
the battery charger, or follow these steps to charge the batteries in
the Silver Racer.

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

Caution:  The adapter-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 Silver Racer's recharging
          jack.  The recommended adapter-charger meets these
          specifications.  Using any other type of adapter-charger could
          damage the Silver Racer or the adapter-charger.

1.  Be sure ON/OFF is set to OFF.

2.  Remove the charging jack's cap.  Then insert the adapter-charger's
    barrel plug into the Silver Racer's charging jack.

3.  Plug the adapter-charger's other end into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

Caution:  Charging batteries for longer than 16 hours can damage them.

5.  Unplug the adapter-charger from the AC outlet first.  Then unplug
    it from the charging jack and replace the jack's cap.

Note:  Let the nickel-cadmium batteries fully discharge once in a while
       before you recharge them.

Important:  The Silver Racer is capable of using 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
            curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling
            collection centers, and mail-back programs.

(LB/all-08/18/94)