Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R84086 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

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 battery pack from the product when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
The radio is not waterproof. Do not submerge in
liquid. 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 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, BT audio streaming, auxiliary
audio input, charging USB-capable devices up to 1 Amp
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
REPLACING CLOCK/MEMORY AAA
BATTERIES
See Figure 1, page 11.
Two AAA batteries are preinstalled in the radio. Before first
use, locate and remove the pull tab to activate the batteries.
It is advisable to write down frequency presets before replac-
ing the AAA batteries.
There is a 15-second time frame for replacing the AAA bat-
teries. 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.
 Loosen the screw in the battery door. Remove door and
set aside.
 Install two new AAA batteries according to polarity indica-
tors inside the battery compartment.
 Replace the battery door and tighten screw to secure.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 11.
To install battery pack:
 Align the ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
radio's battery port and place the battery pack in the radio
as shown.
 Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into
place and the battery pack is secured to the radio before
beginning operation.
NOTE: Leaving the battery pack connected for long periods
of time will drain the battery pack. Always disconnect bat-
tery pack 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.
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