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Radio Shack 49-418 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack 49-418 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 49-418 Owner's Manual

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49-418.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM
Cat. No. 49-418
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Personal Alarm

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  • Page 1 49-418.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM Cat. No. 49-418 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Personal Alarm...
  • Page 2 49-418.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Personal Alarm helps ensure your personal safety. Its piercing siren is designed to startle and deter thieves and attackers. Its features include: Compact Size — fits easily into a pocket or handbag.
  • Page 3 49-418.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM 112 dB Siren Alarm — is designed to call attention to you, so others know you need help. Attractive Case — with a handy mirror and photo holder. Note: You need one 12-volt battery (not...
  • Page 4 49-418.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM PREPARATION Your personal alarm requires one 12-volt battery (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we rec- ommend an alkaline battery, such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-144.
  • Page 5 49-418.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM Then follow these steps to install the bat- tery. 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery compart- ment cover, then remove the cover.
  • Page 6 49-418.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM 2. Be sure the wrist strap’s plug is firmly inserted into the personal alarm’s jack. Then place the battery in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked...
  • Page 7 49-418.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM 3. Replace the cover, then reinsert and tighten the screw. You can put a photo or anything else of that size in the holder. Then place the pro- tective cover over it.
  • Page 8 49-418.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM We recommend you test the alarm period- ically (see “Operation” on Page 9) to be sure it operates properly. If the volume is low or the tone sounds different than usu- al, replace the battery.
  • Page 9: Operation

    49-418.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM OPERATION To sound the alarm, pull the wrist strap until its plug pulls out of the personal alarm’s jack. Caution: The alarm is very loud. If you want to test it, be sure you warn people...
  • Page 10 49-418.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM who are nearby before you pull the wrist strap. To muffle the sound during the test, press the bottom of the personal alarm against a sound absorbing surface (a pil- low, for example).
  • Page 11 49-418.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM CARE To enjoy your RadioShack Personal Alarm for a long time: • Keep the alarm dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the alarm only in nor- mal temperature environments.
  • Page 12 49-418.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM Modifying or tampering with the alarm’s internal components can cause a malfunc- tion and invalidate its warranty. If your alarm is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    49-418.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power Source ... 12V Battery (Cat. No. 23-144) Battery Life ... About 40 Minutes with Continuous Alarm Sound Level ... Min. 112 dB at 12 Inches (35 cm) Min. 90 dB at Inches (1 m) Pull Trigger Relief Force ...
  • Page 14 49-418.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM Dimensions (HWD): Inches 20 mm) Weight (Including Battery) ... 2.6 oz (74 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
  • Page 15 49-418.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
  • Page 16 49-418.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:57 PM (Continued) In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor;...