WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Table of Contents At-A-Glance ................................4 Getting Started Quickstart Guide ..............................5 Installing Batteries .............................6-7 Features On/Off/Volume ..............................8 Auto Shutoff and AM/FM Selector Button ......................9 Bass Boost ................................ 10 Input Jack ................................11 Vocal Assist ................................
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™ ™ Doing it right means doing it safely That means using hearing protection when In addition to WorkTunes Hearing Protectors, you take on projects that expose you to Safety Products includes a full ™ sounds at or exceeding 85 decibels.
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ At-A-Glance Noise Reduction Rating Superior radio reception NRR = 24 dB Voice Assist - Makes programming and controlling the headset easier Headband/ear cushions - Change radio stations or MP3 - Superior durability/wearability tracks, without needing to...
You will hear Vocal Assist, a verbal Tuning Knob guidance system, tell you what mode or station you are in so you don’t have to On/Off Input take off WorkTunes Hearing Protector to Volume Jack enjoy your favorite music and protect Knob Turn clockwise your hearing.
When interference increases or the sound level becomes too weak, change batteries Insert the batteries Insert the batteries Hold WorkTunes cup vertically Insert the first battery lower Repeat steps for second battery. and open battery cover. end first. Press in on the top...
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1. What type of batteries can I use in my new into my Hearing Protector. Is there an Hearing Protector? easier way to inserting batteries? The new WorkTunes Hearing Protector will Yes. Hold the WorkTunes Hearing work with the following 1.5 Volt AA Protector cup vertically (the batteries...
1. Turn the knob clockwise to turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector on 2. Turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear a click, which will indicate that WorkTunes Hearing Protector is off 3. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume If using an MP3 player, iPod or two-way ™...
ON/OFF/Volume knob to the OFF Auto Shutoff Feature position for 2 seconds and then back ON. WorkTunes Hearing Protector is equipped with an Auto Shutoff feature that activates after 2 hours of inactivity (ie. if there has not been a change in radio stations, mode settings, etc) to turn the unit off.
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Features Bass Boost The Bass Boost acts like a mini subwoofer letting you control how much bass you hear. It is important to note that the Bass Boost is programmed to “Bass Boost 1” when you take it out of the package.
AM/FM Mode cord provided Button Button 2. Turn off WorkTunes Hearing Protector 3. Turn on the MP3 player or two-way radio Tuning Knob 4. Adjust the volume and music selection using your MP3 player or two-way radio...
™ ™ Features Vocal Assist Vocal Assist is automatically enabled when you take your WorkTunes Hearing Protector out of the package. You can turn Vocal Assist “OFF” at any point. To Disable Vocal Assist 1. Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector “OFF”...
AM/FM Mode Button Button To Select Europe and Australia Frequency Spacing Tuning 1. Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector “Off” Knob 2. Press and hold the Mode Button while On/Off Input turning the unit “On”. Vocal Assist will Volume Jack Knob say “Settings Mode”...
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Modes Mode Overview The Mode Button controls two different modes: 1. Frequency Tuning Mode 2. Recall Mode Within Frequency Tuning Mode, you can • Tune to Stations • Seek Stations AM/FM Mode •...
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Programming Programming Basics To AUTO PROGRAM local stations: To TUNE to a radio station: • Press the Mode Button one time until you • Press the AM/FM Button one time. Vocal hear “Frequency Mode”...
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Fitting Instructions Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness. Fit your earmuff before entering a hazardous noise area. • Place the earmuff on the head with the band at the crown (top) of the head •...
Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Care and Cleaning Care Cleaning • Do not store WorkTunes Hearing Protector • WorkTunes Hearing Protector may be with the batteries installed. A leaking disassembled for cleaning battery may cause bodily injury or •...
NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) as the measure of a hearing protector’s noise-reducing capabilities. 3M makes no warranties as the suitability of NRR as a measure of actual protection from any noise level since such protection depends on the sound level (loudness),...
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These hearing protectors help reduce The Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of the exposure to hazardous noise and other WorkTunes Hearing Protector is limited to loud sounds. Misuse or failure to wear 82dB using ordinary music material when hearing protectors at all times that you...
WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide ™ ™ Technical Assistance and Product Information Technical Assistance In United States: 1-800-494-3552 651-737-6501 3M Safety Products 3Msafety.com 3Mdiy.com...
20 to 69 have permanently damaged Reduction Rating (NRR) is 24 decibels their hearing from exposure to loud sounds. 3. When you put on WorkTunes Hearing Protectors your ears are only exposed Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of to sounds at 71 decibels (95 decibels –...
Can Hearing Protector be used in you can do to protect your hearing. wet conditions? The WorkTunes Hearing Protector units are not waterproof, meaning that they are not meant to be submerged in water. However, we realize that it may not be possible to keep the unit dry at all times.