Operation - RIDGID R84083 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from the product
and disconnect the AC power cord when you
are assembling parts, cleaning, or when not in
use. Removing these energy sources will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
The radio is not waterproof. Do not submerge
in liquid. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, only use with battery power in damp or wet
locations. Failure to heed this warning could result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Always refer to the manual for any device
recommended for use as an attachment or
accessory. Proper use of any device, when
attached to the job-site radio, is the sole
responsibility of the operator. Improper use may
damage the device or the product.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
 Listening to AM/FM radio, MP3 players, CD players, and
other audio devices; charging USB-capable devices
PROTECTIVE FRAME
The radio is mounted with shock absorbers inside a protec-
tive frame for use on the job site. The frame design allows
the radio to be placed on its feet or on either of its sides
during play or for storage.
LCD DISPLAY
See Figure 1, page 11.
NOTE: The illustrations of the LCD display shown in this
manual are only examples of the frequencies you may see
on your radio and are not the exact frequencies that you
may choose to listen to.
When the radio is not connected to a power supply, the LCD
display will remain off. If the radio is connected to a power
supply and in the ON position, LEDs will light the display.
You can view the time, frequency, and settings in use on
the LCD display.
NOTE: Always disconnect battery packs after use to prevent
draining the battery pack.
INSTALLING/REPLACING CLOCK/MEMORY
AAA BATTERIES
See Figure 2, page 12.
It is advisable to write down saved channels before replacing
the AAA batteries.
There is a 15-second time frame for replacing the AAA
batteries. If the batteries are not replaced within 15 seconds,
the radio will lose all settings previously stored in memory,
and they will require reprogramming.
Always use new alkaline batteries for replacement.
 Open the outer cover to the battery compartment located
on the back side of the radio to gain access to the battery
cover door.
 Loosen the screw in the battery door. Remove door and
set aside.
 Install two new AAA batteries according to polarity
indicators inside the battery compartment.
 Replace the battery door and tighten screw to secure.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 12.
To install battery pack:
 Open the battery compartment outer cover located on
the back side of the radio.
 Place the battery pack in the radio, aligning the rib on the
battery pack with the groove in the radio's battery port.
 Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into
place and the battery pack is secured to the radio before
beginning operation.
 Close the battery compartment outer cover.
NOTE: Leaving the battery pack connected for long periods
of time will drain the battery pack. Always disconnect battery
packs after use.
To remove battery pack:
 Depress the latches on both sides to release the battery
pack from the radio.
NOTE: Always remove battery pack from radio when not
in use.
AC CORD
The AC cord can connect the radio to a power supply when
a battery is not available.
A USB-compatible device can be charged in the radio when
the AC cord or battery pack is powering the radio.
The radio will not charge a battery pack.
Always turn the radio off before disconnecting it from the
power source.
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