4-Bay Rapid Charger with LCD

for AA/AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries

Model: NM-4H25LCD

Owner's Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

Do not charge any battery other than AA or AAA NiMH or NiCd batteries. Other types of batteries can burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Do not disassemble the charger. Take the charger to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Improper assembly may result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
Never expose the charger to rain or moisture.
Do not use an extension cord when using the charger. This can result in fire or electric shock.
Never use the charger as a DC power source for any electrical equipment.
Always unplug the charger from the AC outlet before handling the batteries.
Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting maintenance or cleaning.
Do not use any attachment not recommended or sold by Watson, as this could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.

OVERVIEW

The Watson 4-Bay Rapid Charger features the following components:

LCD: Displays individual battery charging status.
Battery chamber: Slots for inserting AA or AAA batteries. Each chamber has '+' and '-' polarity indicators.
Battery cover: Protects the battery chambers.
Discharge button: Used to initiate the battery discharge function.
AC prongs: Fold-out plug for connecting to a power outlet (not shown in diagram).

The diagram visually represents the charger, highlighting the LCD screen, battery chambers, battery cover, and discharge button. It also indicates the AC prongs are present but not depicted.

FEATURES

Accepts up to four AA/AAA NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries.
Independent battery charging for each slot.
LCD displays individual battery charging status.
Discharge function helps refresh and prolong battery use.
Protection against short circuits, power surges, and reverse polarity.
Fold-out AC plug for convenient storage.
Universal 100~240 V AC input for worldwide use.

CHARGING BATTERIES

Insert up to 4 AA/AAA NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries into the battery chambers. Ensure correct polarity by matching the '+' and '-' symbols marked inside each chamber with the battery terminals.

The battery charging status icons will flash on the LCD. When a battery is fully charged, its icon will stop flashing, and an 'F' will appear at the top level.

DISCHARGING BATTERIES

This Watson 4-Bay Rapid Charger offers a discharge function which depletes the battery to refresh them and prolong their use.

Press the discharge button once to discharge the AA or AAA batteries. The battery icons will flash on the LCD. When a battery is fully discharged, the base of the icon will flash, and the battery will start recharging.

Note: To interrupt discharging, press the discharge button, remove the batteries, or unplug the charger.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Adapter	Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 10 W
Max. Output	AA: 2 A AAA: 1 A
Safety Timer	6 hr.
Automatic Shutoff	Negative Delta V
Operating Temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Dimensions (H × W × D)	4.4 × 2.75 × 1.4 in. (11.1 × 6.9 × 3.5 cm)
Weight	4.5 oz. (127 g) charger only

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Watson product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider's responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider's discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Watson Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization ("RMA") number, and return the defective product to Watson along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser's own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.poweredbywatson.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

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