Black & Decker BD18RC Manual page 6

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Maintenance stage
The trickle charge feature of the radio charger allows the
power pack to remain in the charger and ready for use. With
the power adaptor connected to standard household current,
the amber charging indicator light will glow constantly. The
radio charger will keep the power pack fully charged. A
power pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the
charger.
Using the radio (figs A & E)
The radio can be used with the power adaptor connected to
standard household current or a fully charged power pack
inserted into the charging port.
The radio charger should be used in a ventilated area only
On/off/volume
♦ Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob (4) clockwise to
turn the power on.
♦ The LCD screen will illuminate. Adjust volume by turning
knob to desired level.
The LCD screen will turn off after 10 seconds if no additional
buttons are pressed.
Mode selection
♦ Press the AM/FM/AUX selector button (8) to select an
AM or FM station. Rotate the antenna upward if the
radio is tuned to an FM station. If reception is poor,
rotate antenna in all directions until reception improves.
For AM stations try rotation the radio.
Radio tuning
♦ Press the Station Selector buttons (9) up or down to
change station frequency.
♦ Press and hold the Station Selector buttons (9) up
or down to scan frequencies. It will lock the channel
automatically as the receiving signal becomes strong
enough.
Bass boost
♦ Press the BASS BOOST button (5) while the unit is on
to activate the BASS function. Press again to cancel
this function. When this function is activated, the Bass
Boost icon (12) on the LCD screen will illuminate.
Low battery indicator
♦ When battery power is fully discharged, radio will
automatically turn off and 'LO' will appear on the screen
as shown in Figure E. Either replace discharged battery
with fully charged unit or plug radio into wall outlet.
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Important radio notes
♦ The BD18RC radio charger is an 18 Volt only product
and will not accept power packs of different voltages.
♦ Reception will vary depending on location and strength
of radio signal.
♦ AM reception may be clearer when powered by a
battery.
Using the AUX feature (figs F, G, H, I & J)
With the power adaptor connected to standard household
current or a fully charged power inserted into the charging
port of the radio charger:
♦ Turn the ON/Off/Volume control knob (4) clockwise to
turn the power on.
♦ Press the AM/FM/AUX Selector button (8) until the
'AUX' icon appears on the display.
♦ Open the MP3 play door (10) (see fig. F).
Compartment not water tight.
♦ Connect the jack plug located inside the door to the
MP3 player as shown in fig. G. The device can be used
in three different ways:
- Stored inside the foam compartment with the door
open or closed (fig. H)
- Seated on the ledge with the door closed (fig. I)
- Seated on a table or hard surface with the door
closed (fig. J)
Carrying the radio charger
Figure K shows the recommended way to carry the radio
charger.
Storing the power adaptor
The power adaptor can be stored in the cavity in the back of
the unit and held in place by the attached bungee cord.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or leaning of
the tool, unplug the unit form the power supply.
♦ From time to time wipe the tool with a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not
immerse the tool in water.
CAUTION: