Ryobi P741 Operation Manual - Page 7
Operation - 18v radio
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: This radio is capable of producing sound levels that can be dangerous to long-term hearing. Listening to music at high volume for any period of time may cause noiseinduced hearing loss. The higher the volume, the less time required before your hearing may be affected. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below: Listening to AM/FM radio Amplifying MP3 players, CD players, and other audio devices This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the General Safety Rules. BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES Ryobi lithium-ion battery packs are designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life. TO INSTALL / REMOVE AAA BATTERIES (INCLUDED) See Figure 2, page 10. It is advisable to write down stored frequencies before replacing the clock batteries. There is a 15-second time frame for replacing the AAA batteries. If 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 from the battery cover. Remove the battery cover. Install two new AAA batteries according to polarity indicators inside the battery compartment. NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace the battery cover and secure with the screw. TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 3, page 10. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. To install: Place the battery pack in the radio, aligning the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove in the radio's battery port. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the radio. To remove: Depress the latches on both sides of the battery pack to release and remove the battery pack. DIGITAL DISPLAY See Figure 4, page 10. The digital display on the front of the radio illuminates when the radio is switched ON, displaying the time or frequency, and mode. If the battery charge is low, a flashing low battery indicator [ ] will also be displayed. NOTE: Charge battery when low battery indicator begins to flash. If the radio continues to operate with the low battery indicator flashing, the radio will drain the battery until the radio no longer emits sound. To avoid deep discharge, remove the battery pack from the radio and charge immediately. TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF See Figure 4, page 10. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the radio on or off. NOTE: When the radio is off, the time will be shown on the display even if the 18V battery is removed after the AAA batteries have been installed. 7 - English