your Weatheradiosounds an alert only when a weather emergency is declared in that area. This helps you more efficiently track the weather conditions in and around your area.

PREPARATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1.Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover and then remove the cover.

2.Install three AA batteries (not supplied) as indicated by the

polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.Ô.

3. Replace and secure the cover.

Full battery power is indicated on the display as j. When battery power is weak, ² appears. Further operations are not allowed until you replace the batteries. Ô

Ô BATTERY NOTES Ô

Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

Do not burn or bury batteries.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

If you do not plan to use the weatheradio for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

ÔNOTE Ô

Be sure to turn off the power first and then replace the batteries in less than 1 minute as to keep the set clock time. If it takes more than 1 minute to replace, the clock time may be reset.

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Radio Shack 12-259 owner manual Preparation, Installing Batteries