Roberts Radio Vintage User Manual

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Using the AC adaptor
1.  Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the rear of your radio.
 
2.  Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever 
the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at the mains the 
batteries are automatically disconnected. If the adaptor is plugged in to 
the radio but not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries 
if fi tted.
 
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and 
the radio when not in use.
• IMPORTANT: 
The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting 
 
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used 
 
for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order 
 
to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains 
 
adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet 
 completely.
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IMPORTANT:  The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fi re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should 
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account 
should batteries be disposed of by incineration. 
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries cont.
•  When the batteries are exhausted, the charge/low battery indicator 
light will show red for a short while. 
The radio will then switch itself off. 
It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries 
are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
•  If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is 
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.