Replacing The Fuse - Radio Shack TRC-495 Owner's Manual

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Internal adjustments and/or modifi-
cation can lead to illegal operation as
defined by FCC Rules , Part 95. Such
illegal operation can lead to very se-
rious consequences.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your CB's case.
• Never change or replace any-
thing in your CB.

REPLACING THE FUSE

Your CB has an in-line fuse that pro-
tects the CB when you power it from
12-volts DC. If the CB does not work
when you apply power, check the
fuse. If it has blown, replace it with
one of an identical type and rating (2
Amps, Cat. No. 270-1007).
1. Grasp the ends of the fuse
holder and press in while twist-
ing both ends counterclockwise.
2. Remove the
replace it with a new one.
old fuse and
3. Align the tabs on the male end
with the slots on the female end.
Then press the
together and twist them both
clockwise.
two ends
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