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RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE 

POWER STATION RADIO LANTERN

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

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Catalog Number PS50LRB

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1-800-544-6986

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No, AND DATE CODE 

AVAILABLE. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, THE USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Cat. # PS50LRB

Form # 90510946

SEPTEMBER ‘06

Copyright © 2006 Black & Decker 

Printed in China

PS50LRB_Manual_120106  12/1/06  11:25 AM  Page i

Summary of Contents for PS50LRB

Page 1: ... 800 544 6986 BEFORE YOU CALL HAVE THE CATALOG No AND DATE CODE AVAILABLE IN MOST CASES A BLACK DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT GIVE US A CALL YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK DECKER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY THE USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Cat PS50LRB Form 90510946 SEP...

Page 2: ...ng and balance at all times DISCONNECT APPLIANCES Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades and the like AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI protection should be provided on the circuits or ou...

Page 3: ...for which it was designed Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER STATION RADIO LANTERN MODEL PS50LRB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This product or its power cord contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause canc...

Page 4: ...which can be attributed to any of the following a Improper antenna setup To ensure you get the best available reception extend the built in antenna and adjust its direction to provide maximum reception b Improper tuner setup To ensure you are always tuned in to receive the NOAA alerts check the National Weather Service website http www nws noaa gov nwr nwrbro htm for the signal frequency in your a...

Page 5: ...harge backup batteries Battery Charge Level and Charging Indicators Collapsible Handle Hanging Hook Protective cage Protective Features Automatic Overload Built in protection against overload in the event the AC outlet draws more than 50 watts power to the unit s outlet will automatically shut off Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI The GFCI protects the unit and the user by sensing imbalances i...

Page 6: ...ND CRANK LED INDICATOR 12 VOLT DETACHABLE BATTERY PACK COLLAPSABLE HANDLE HANGING HOOK DYNAMO HAND CRANK WHEN COLLAPSED SEE BELOW DYNAMO HAND CRANK ALERT LED INDICATOR RADIO TUNER KNOB RADIO BAND STATION DISPLAY ALARM LOCK LED INDICATOR RADIO POWER LED INDICATOR ALERT ON OFF PUSHBUTTON RADIO BAND SELECTOR OFF AM FM WX VOLUME CONTROL KNOB ALARM LOCK ON OFF PUSHBUTTON POWER CHARGING PORT LANTERN ON ...

Page 7: ...ency use When AC charging is engaged the lantern is not operating Using the 120 Volt AC Power Supply The PS50LRB Rechargeable Portable Power Station Radio Lantern comes with 1 AC On Off Switch Slide switch to turn the AC Power Supply on and off 2 120 Volt AC Power Outlet 3 AC Power Supply ON Status Indicator red LED lights when AC outlet is turned on red LED flashes on and off when faulted 4 AC Po...

Page 8: ...rge the Internal Backup System Battery OPERATING THE LANTERN The Lantern is controlled by the Lantern ON OFF Rocker Switch on the back of the unit see the Control and Function Guide on page 5 Note When the 12 Volt DC Detachable Battery Pack power runs low and no 12 Volt DC power source is available the Lantern will shut down The Radio and LED Backup Light will continue to run as long as the Intern...

Page 9: ...onse directly to the local NWS offices NWS offices have set up pre arranged agreements to facilitate and speed the process NWR and the Emergency Alert System EAS use the same digital protocols and NWR is the primary means for NWS alerts to activate the EAS The Federal Communications Commission FCC amended the EAS rules in 2002 and adopted numerous codes NWS introduced the new codes on June 30 2004...

Page 10: ...Y OR PROPERTY DAMAGE NEVER grasp the glass bulb directly It can shatter DO NOT TWIST to remove the bulb it pulls straight out of the socket Battery Replacement Disposal Battery Replacement When it will no longer holds a charge the Rechargeable Battery Pack can be replaced with a new VEC1198BAT Battery Pack Contact Customer Service toll free at 800 54 HOW TO to order this part The Internal Backup P...

Page 11: ...horized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option Proof of purchase may be required Black Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under Tools Electric in the yellow pages of the phone directory and on our website www blackanddecker com This warranty does not apply to accessories This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from ...

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