Boss Audio Systems BF-3 - Manual (Page 14)

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Changing the Battery
When the indicator goes dim or no longer
lights while an effect is on, it means that the
battery is nearly dead and must be replaced.
Replace the battery following the steps below.
* This device consumes considerable power, so use of
the AC adaptor is recommended. When powering
the unit with batteries, use alkaline batteries.
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1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of
the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards
to open the unit.
* The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while
changing the battery.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery
housing, and remove the snap cord con-
nected to it.
3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery,
and place the battery inside the battery
housing.
* Be sure to carefully observe the battery's
polarity (+ versus –).
4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on
the back of the pedal, then close the pedal.
* Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught
in the coil spring.
5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the
guide bush hole and fasten it securely.
Thumbscrew Pedal
Spring Base
Coil Spring
Guide Bush
Hole
Battery Housing
Battery Snap
Cord
Battery
Snap
9V Battery