RIDGID R8408 - Manual (Page 11)


CHARGER AND BATTERY PACKS SOLD
SEPARATELY
This product will accept RIDGID 4 V and RIDGID 8 V
lithium-ion battery packs and RIDGID 8 V, 4.4 V, and  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 8 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 /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.
OPERATION
Fig. 3
BATTERY
DOOR
AA
BATTERIES
SCREW
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 5-second time frame for replacing the AA
batteries. If batteries are not replaced within 5 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.