Emerson RP6248, RP6249 owner manual Battery Operation, Battery Precautions

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BATTERY OPERATION

This unit requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included. We recommend using a well- known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.

Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ OPEN ” marks on the cover and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows.

If necessary, fold the AC power cord as shown and push it back into the cord

storage compartment.

OPEN

OPEN

Insert the 4 “AA” batteries into the battery compartment as shown. Be sure to observe the polarity markings inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.

Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps back into place.

Note: When the radio sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change the batteries. Replace all 4 batteries with fresh, new alkaline batteries at the same time.

Battery Precautions

Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

Exhausted batteries are to be removed.

Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.

Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries may explode or leak.

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