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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL
FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL
following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside
of the cover. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the
indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it. To play the FR300 on its AA
batteries, turn the radio on by setting the power selector switch to
the BATTERY position.
Note: When an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are automati-
cally switched off and may be left in.
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE
To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium or
rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries. Never intermix old with
new, or different brands or types of batteries. Damage caused by
battery acid leakage is not covered by this product’s warranty. If the
batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately contact the
manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their battery leakage
warranty program.
EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE
Even if no power source is available, including the Ni-MH battery
pack, the radio and the light can still be operated by continually
turning the dynamo crank with the power selector switch in the
DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.
USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI-MH
BATTERY CHARGING
The FR300 can be powered via an AC adaptor/charger (not included).
Using an AC adaptor/charger automatically charges the internal Ni-
MH battery pack. If the adaptor/charger meets the correct specica-
tions it can be left plugged in without damaging the Ni-MH battery
pack. When the battery pack is depleted it takes about 8 hours to
charge it using the proper AC adaptor/charger. The Ni-MH battery
pack will take charge with the power selector switch set to any of its
positions. While charging, the red LED charging light will be on (top
