AEG BRFM18, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 10 / 16

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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or
conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C
and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and
20°C.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat a
safeguard.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting of a battery, can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
Do not use the product at high altitude due to low air pressure. A
battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The radio is suitable for reception of broadcasting and to playback
audio sound of an externally connected CD player, MP3 player or
cassette tape deck.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
OPERATION
WARNING
The product is not waterproof. Do not submerge in liquid. Failure
to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
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 product, is the sole responsibility of the operator.
Improper use may damage the device or the product.
INSTALLING/REMOVING AAA BATTERIES
See page 3.
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 product will
lose all settings previously stored in memory, and they will require
reprogramming.
Always use new alkaline batteries for replacement.
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Lift the handle to make clearance for opening the battery pack
cover.
3. Disengage the latch and open the battery pack cover.
4. Remove the battery pack, if installed.
5. Loosen the screw in the AAA battery cover. Remove the cover
and set aside.
NOTE: AAA batteries are factory-installed for first-time use.
Remove the pull tab at the battery cover to enable electrical
connection. No installation is required.
6. Install two new AAA batteries according to polarity indicators
inside the battery compartment.
NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
7. Replace the AAA battery cover and tighten screw to secure.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See page 4.
The product can be operated by either an AEG 18V battery pack or
AC adapter.
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Lift the handle to make clearance for opening the battery pack
cover.
3. Disengage the latch and open the battery pack cover.
4. Remove the battery pack, if installed.
5. Place the battery pack in the product, aligning the ribs on the
battery pack with the grooves in the battery port.
6. Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into place and
the battery pack is secured to the product before beginning
operation.
7. Close the battery pack cover and secure with the latch.
Depress the latches on both sides of the battery pack and pull to
remove.
NOTE: Always remove the battery pack from radio when not in use.
Leaving the battery pack connected for long periods of time may
drain the battery pack.
CONNECTING TO AC ADAPTER
See page 6.
1. Open the DC input jack cover.
2. Insert the plug of AC adapter into the input jack.
3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall socket.
WARNING
Use an authorised AC adapter. An unauthorised adapter may
damage the unit.
LCD DISPLAY
See page 8.
When a battery pack is installed and the product is in the ON position,
the LCD display will show the channel or time. When the battery pack
is removed while AAA batteries are installed, the LCD display will
show the time.