WorkTunes
™
Hearing
Protector
User Guide
3Msafety.com
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 2
At-A-Glance ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Quickstart Guide .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installing Batteries .............................................................................................................................................6-7
Features
On/Off/Volume ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Auto Shutoff and AM/FM Selector Button ............................................................................................................. 9
Bass Boost ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Input Jack .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Vocal Assist ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Frequency Spacing .......................................................................................................................................13-14
Modes
Frequency Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Recall Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Programming
Tuning radio stations .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Programming favorite stations ............................................................................................................................ 15
Recalling favorite stations ................................................................................................................................... 15
Auto program local stations ................................................................................................................................ 15
Recalling local stations ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Delete stored stations ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Fit ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Hearing Conservation .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Technical Assistance and Product Information ................................................................................................. 20
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................................... 21-22
Important Information ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Table of Contents
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 3
That means using hearing protection when
you take on projects that expose you to
sounds at or exceeding 85 decibels.
3M
™
WorkTunes™ Hearing Protectors are the
ideal combination of durable, reliable hearing
protection and entertainment to help get
the project done right.
Intended Use
When worn properly, WorkTunes™ Hearing
Protectors help reduce exposure to loud
sounds produced during recreational
activities, such as concerts, snowmobiling,
or sporting events, and when using power
tools and equipment such as drills, hand
sanders, lawn mowers, garden tractors, and
gas-powered leaf blowers/trimmers. For very
loud sounds, such as chain saws, circular
saws, hammer drills, jack hammers, fireworks
and gunfire, 3M recommends wearing
earmuffs and earplugs at the same time for
additional noise reduction. If you are wearing
hearing protectors for noise outside of work,
have your hearing tested by an audiologist,
physician, or other qualified professional on a
regular basis. Hearing protectors should be
worn at all times in noisy surroundings to
assist with noise reduction.
In addition to WorkTunes Hearing Protectors,
3M
™
Safety Products includes a full
assortment of reliable safety products
designed to help keep you safe so you can
stay focused on the task at hand, not on your
safety products. Learn more at 3Msafety.com
and 3Mdiy.com.
Doing it right means doing it safely
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 4
At-A-Glance
Buttons/knobs
- Intuitive to use
- Contemporary design
Recessed input jack
Soft padding
For extended comfort
Voice Assist
- Makes programming and
controlling the headset easier
- Change radio stations or MP3
tracks, without needing to
remove the headset
- Indicates low battery
Easy-to-use auto scan
Helps find available radio stations
at the touch or turn of a button
Headband/ear cushions
- Superior durability/wearability
- Increased comfort
External wire
By running the wires through the
headband, they stay in place and
out of the way
Low two-point attachment
Easy height adjustment
Superior radio reception
Soft-touch material on cups
- Good grip on buttons and knob
- Strong and durable
3 Bass Boost options
- 3 levels
- Controls the amount of bass for a
customized listening experience
Noise Reduction Rating
NRR = 24 dB
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 5
Getting Started
Quickstart Guide
• Insert two 1.5 V AA batteries
(not included)
• Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob to turn the
unit ON
• To adjust the volume, turn the same knob
in either direction
• Press the AM/FM button to select the
frequency
• Find a radio station by turning the Tuning
Knob in either direction – or press the
knob to move up through the stations one
by one. You will hear Vocal Assist, a verbal
guidance system, tell you what mode or
station you are in so you don’t have to
take off WorkTunes Hearing Protector to
enjoy your favorite music and protect
your hearing.
On/Off
Volume
Knob
AM/FM
Button
Mode
Button
Tuning
Knob
Turn clockwise
for On/Volume up
Input
Jack
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 6
Installing Batteries
1. Open the battery cover
2. Insert two 1.5V AA batteries*
(see illustrations below)
3. Replace cover
* Use only 1.5V AA batteries. Two AA batteries
notincluded.
Low Battery Indicator
• Vocal Assist will indicate when
the batteries are low and need to
be replaced
• These notifications will continue (even
if you shut the unit off and then turn it
back on) until the batteries are replaced
Troubleshooting
• When interference increases or the
sound level becomes too weak,
change batteries
Getting Started
Hold WorkTunes cup vertically
and open battery cover.
Insert the first battery lower
end first. Press in on the top
of the battery.
Repeat steps for second battery.
3M™ WorkTunes
™
Hearing Protector User Guide 7
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of batteries can I use in my new
Hearing Protector?
The new WorkTunes Hearing Protector will
work with the following 1.5 Volt AA
batteries: Alkaline, rechargeable alkaline,
rechargeable Nickle Cadium (Ni-Cd), and
1.5 Volt Lithium Ion (Li Lon).
2. I’m having a hard time getting the batteries
into my Hearing Protector. Is there an
easier way to inserting batteries?
Yes. Hold the WorkTunes Hearing
Protector cup vertically (the batteries
should be pointing in the up/down
direction).
Getting Started
Battery
cover
Important!
• Incorrectly inserted batteries can
damage the electronics – 3.7 Volt
Lithium Ion batteries could damage
the WorkTunes electronics and
should not be used
• Never replace batteries with the
power on
• Make sure the batteries are correctly
installed before switching the unit on