Roberts Radio Vintage User Manual

The  fi rst few times that you charge a new set of batteries, you may fi nd that the charge and play times are very short. Normal operation 
should be achieved after 3 or 4 charge - discharge cycles.
Batteries are only charged while the radio is connected to the mains supply via its adaptor and it is switched off using the On/Off button.

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1.  Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the 

aerial is fully retracted.

2. Open 

the 

battery cover on the base of the unit by using a fl at bladed 

screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover.

3.  Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH

position.

4.  Insert four Rechargeable LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the 

compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the 
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is 
designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable 
batteries.

5.  Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a fl at bladed 

screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

6.  Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into 

the mains.

7.  The Charge light will fl ash green indicating that the batteries are 

charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 - 7 hours depending 
on their capacity. The charge light shows a steady green light when 
the battery charging is complete.

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