Before using your radio 31Attaching a label to the front panelIf a customer requires an additional label, attach thelabel in the spare label recess in the bottom edge ofthe radio front panel. In this position, the label is stillvisible while the battery is attached to the radio.The diagram below shows the specified dimensions ofthe label.Charging the battery before firstuseBefore using your battery for the first time, you mustcharge it. Follow the instructions included with yourTait charger. This information is repeated in thesection "Charging and caring for batteries" onpage 129.For best charging performance, switch off theradio before placing it in the charger.spare label recessR0.02 in(0.5 mm)maximum label thickness: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)0.28 in(7 mm)1.22 in (31 mm)