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Warnings and Precautions

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

WARNING

: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the 

unit.  Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.

WARNING:

 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for 

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 

that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is 

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that 

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 

electric shock to persons.

This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is 

intended to alert the user to the presence of important 

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, 

FULLY INSERT.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).  There are no user-serviceable parts 

inside.  Please refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.

Summary of Contents for WF308

Page 1: ...ns 3 In the Box Features 4 Powering the Unit 5 Setting the Clock and Tuning the AM FM Radio 6 Tuning the WB Radio and Using the Emergency Siren 7 Using the Lantern and Torch 8 Using the Dynamo Hand Crank 9 Controls and Definitions 10 11 Warranty Service information 12 Contents ...

Page 2: ... a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an...

Page 3: ...d be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS...

Page 4: ...tant WeatherBand 7 LED Front Torch with Multi Inten sity Light Switch 5 LED Top Lantern Built In Speaker DC Input Jack AC DC Adaptors not included Heavy Duty Hand Crank Dynamo Motor for power generation NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack built in DC Uses 4 x C Batteries not included ...

Page 5: ...tlet using the DC Power Jack This requires an AC or DC Adapter not included Batteries The unit can be powered by 4 C Sized batteries or the internal NiMH battery DC 1 5V C Size x 4 Not Included NiMH 3 6V 120mAH Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable ni cad ni mh etc batteries ...

Page 6: ... to adjust the hour and the Minute Button to adjust the minute 4 Once the time is set release the Time Set Button Tuning the AM FM Radio 1 Power the unit on by turning the Power Volume Dial clockwise 2 Adjust the FM AM WB Switch to FM or AM 3 Turn the Tuning Dial to adjust the FM or AM radio frequency The current FM or AM radio frequency will be displayed on the LCD Display 511 KHz AM ...

Page 7: ...Radio 7 1 Power the unit on by turning the Power Volume Button clockwise 2 Adjust the FM AM WB Switch to WB 3 Turn the Tuning Dial to adjust the WB radio frequency The WB radio frequency will not display on the LCD Display 12 15 ...

Page 8: ...1 With the unit powered off or on adjust the Torch Lantern Switch to Hi Lo Off or Lantern Torch Hi Torch Lo Lantern 8 Using the Lantern and Torch ...

Page 9: ...Fold the Dynamo Hand Crank arm down 2 Turn the Dynamo Hand Crank clockwise continuously to charge the internal NiMH battery 3 If the internal batteries are completely dead turning the Dynamo Hand Crank continuously will power the unit ...

Page 10: ...Location of Controls 11 1 3 4 5 14 13 11 12 9 10 7 8 6 2 ...

Page 11: ...e volume 6 Torch Multi Intensity 7 LED flashlight 7 Hand Strap Use the Hand Strap to secure the unit to your wrist 8 Lantern 5 LED lantern 9 Time Set Button Press and hold the Time Set Button when setting the clock 10 Min Button When setting the clock press the Min Button to adjust the minute 11 DC Power Jack Use the DC Power Jack to power or charge the unit Requires an AC DC adapter not included ...

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