Use and Care Manual
5
USB Power Outlet
This outlet can be used to charge a cell phone, power
an MP3 player or any other device that uses less than
2.1A of DC electrical current.
NOTE: Any device that uses more than 2.1 A of DC
electrical current will trip a self-resetting overload
and disable the output.
RADIO OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specically recom-
mended for this radio. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this radio to rain or moisture.
Turning On/O and Controlling Volume
Plug the cord into an appropriate AC outlet or install
a battery pack.
Press and hold the On/O/Volume control button
until the radio turns on or o. The radio station (fre-
quency) is displayed. To display the time, press the
CLOCK button. Volume is restored to the last setting.
NOTE: When the Radio + Charger is running on
battery power, the display will dim after 5 minutes to
reduce power use.
Rotate the On/O/Volume control button to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the hour
begins to ash.
2. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change the hour.
3. Press the CLOCK button again. The minutes will
begin to ash. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change
the minutes.
4. Press the CLOCK button again to save.
EQ Adjustment
To manually adjust the Bass/Treble sound, press the
EQ button. Set the bass sound by rotating the On/
O/Volume control button . Press the EQ button
again to set the treble sound by rotating the On/O/
Volume control button .
Selecting Band
Push the MODE button to select Bluetooth, FM,
AM, or AUX.
Tuning and Seeking
Press the ◄ and ► buttons to move up and down
the band. Press, hold, and release the ◄ and ►
buttons to SEEK through the band. When a station
is found, the SEEK will stop.
PRESET Stations
To set the PRESET stations:
1. Tune to desired station.
2. Press and hold the PRESET button until the PRE-
SET indicator on the display begins to ash.
3. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to select the PRESET
location for the station. Nine locations (1-9) are
available for both AM and FM.
4. Press the PRESET button to save the location.
To tune to a PRESET station:
Press and release the PRESET button to step
through the PRESET stations.
Using the Stereo AUX Jack
1. Open the Auxiliary Compartment
2. Plug the auxiliary device into the Stereo AUX jack.
3. Use the MODE button to select AUX.
4. Start the auxiliary device.
GROUNDING
Double Insulated Radios:
Radios with Two Prong Plugs
Radios marked “Double Insulated” do not require
grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satises OSHA requirements and
complies with the applicable
Fig. A Fig. B
standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., the Cana-
dian Standard Association
and the National Electrical
Code. Double Insulated radi-
os may be used in either of
the 120 volt outlets shown in
Figures A and B.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2950-20
Input Volts....................................................120 AC
Input Amps....................................................1.8 AC
Output Volts .................................................. 18 DC
Output Amps ................................................ 3.5 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Operating Temperature *
Battery and Charger ..
40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Battery and Tool ..... 14
°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)
*Radio can be used in tropical or temperate climates
RADIO ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Power
The MILWAUKEE M18 ™ Radio + Charger can be
powered by MILWAUKEE M18™ Li-Ion battery packs
or a standard wall outlet. When plugged into a wall
outlet, the battery bay will charge MILWAUKEE
M18™ Li-Ion battery packs (see Charger Operation).
Inserting/Removing Battery Pack
1. Open the battery bay cover.
2. To insert the battery pack, slide it into the battery bay.
3. To remove the battery pack, pull the battery pack
o of the bay.
4. Always close the battery bay cover when the bay
is not in use.
Low Battery Indicator
When the radio is powered by a battery pack and
its charge falls below 10%, the low battery indicator
is displayed.
Battery Pack Protection
To protect the life of the battery pack, the radio will
shut o when the battery’s charge becomes too low. If
this happens, plug radio + charger into a 120V outlet
and charge the battery pack according to Charger
Operation.
Installing an Auxiliary Device
Open the auxiliary compartment to connect an MP3
player, CD player, or other audio device using the
stereo auxiliary jack. Small devices can be stored in
the compartment during use.