RIDGID R8408 manual Charger and Battery Packs Sold Separately, General Usage Tips, Cord

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACKS SOLD SEPARATELY

This product will accept RIDGID 24 V and RIDGID 18 V lithium-ion battery packs and RIDGID 18 V, 14.4 V, and 12 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.

NOTE: Do not attempt to use the 9.6 V RIDGID slide-mount battery pack with the job-site radio, as it will not power the unit.

For complete charging and battery pack instructions, refer to the operator’s manuals included with chargers and battery packs listed in the General Safety Rules for this manual.

NOTE: The radio does not charge battery packs. Battery packs must be charged in RIDGID brand chargers.

Only the 18 V lithium-ion battery pack will be shown in the following illustrations. Both types of battery packs are installed and removed in the same way.

GENERAL USAGE TIPS

reception

To decrease interference or electrical noise, reception may be improved by rotating the antenna or moving the radio/ scanner to a higher elevation.

use of headphones/earphones

WARNING:

Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset, or the type of headphone placed directly into the ear canal, may be potentially hazardous to your hearing.

Always use the correct type of headphones or earphones to help prevent discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume level increases unexpectedly due to changes in the volume control or squelch setting.

To listen to the unit privately, headphones or mini-plug earphones with a 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) plug (not supplied) can be plugged into the 3.5 mm jack on the top right side of the unit.

NOTE: Attaching headphones/earphones disconnects the internal speakers.

a/c cord

The A/C cord can connect the radio to a power supply when a battery is not available. An iPod can be charged in the radio when the A/C cord or battery pack is in use, but the battery pack cannot be charged by the radio.

Always turn the radio/scanner off before disconnecting it from the power source.

TO install/REPLACE clock/MEMORY batteries

See Figure 3.

It is advisable to write down saved channels before replacing the clock batteries.

There is a 15-second time frame for replacing the AA 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 batteries for replacement.

Remove the screw from the battery cover located on the bottom of the radio.

Remove the battery cover.

Install three new AA batteries according to polarity indicators inside the battery compartment.

Replace the battery cover and secure with the screw.