Black & Decker PS50LRB User Manual

RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE

POWER STATION RADIO LANTERN

INSTRUCTION MANU AL

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES

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WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.

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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER STATION RADIO LANTERN MODEL PS50LRB.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture; and never

submerge this unit in water or any other liquid.

• When using the 120 Volt AC Adapter, do not use near water, such as a bathtub, sink or laundry, in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool.

• Never insert anything other than the supplied 12 Volt DC or 120 Volt AC Adapter into the unit’s 12 Volt DC Outlet or Power/Charging Port. Do not use any accessory not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:

• Do not disassemble the main body of the unit. Other than the removable 3Ah, 12 volt battery pack and the 9 watt compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb, there are no user-replaceable parts.

• DO NOT operate any of the unit’s features unless unit is fully assembled.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage Than Than

0 - 6 18 16 16 14 6 -101816 14 12

10 -121616 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• Charge or power this unit only with the originally supplied 12 volt DC, Class 2 transformer. Consult manufacturer for replacement.

• NEVER attempt to operate the Lantern without the bulb and housing in place; and only replace the bulb with a new 9 watt CFL bulb.

• Replace the Removable Battery Pack only with a new 3Ah, 12 volt battery pack.

• Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source or load.

• When left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug any adapters and disconnect any appliances from the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet.

• To prevent possible electrical damage to unit or your vehicle, always unplug the 12 Volt DC Adapter from your vehicle’s accessory outlet BEFORE removing the plug from the unit.

• Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on this unit.

• THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY ADULTS.

WEATHER RADIO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product should not be the only source of information for all-hazard, watches and warnings. If severe

weather is imminent; do not wait to receive the weather alert warning, take precautionary measures to protect yourself.

WARNING: The Weather Radio in this unit is designed to receive NOAA weather and other emergency alerts as listed

on page 12 of this manual and communicate these alerts to you. You may not receive or clearly hear these alerts under any of, but not limited to, the following circumstances:

• Improper setup (Unit not in Alert Mode, or turned on); make sure that the unit is turned on and the Alert LED indicator is lit, (see page 7 for Weather Radio instruction).

• Volume is too low; adjust the volume to an audible level using the Volume Control Knob.

• Loss of AC power and/or the internal batteries are dead. Recharge the unit using the DC charging method on page 7 or using the AC charging method on page 6 following return of AC power. Be sure to occasionally place the unit back on charge to maximize your runtime in the event of AC power failure.

• Lost or poor reception which can be attributed to any of the following: a) Improper antenna setup. To ensure you get the best available reception extend the built-in antenna and adjust its

direction to provide maximum reception. b) Improper tuner setup. To ensure you are always tuned in to receive the NOAA alerts check the National Weather

Service website @ http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm for the signal frequency in your area. If you are on the correct frequency and fail to get a signal, check that you have power and/or try placing the radio close to a window.

c) Your location is out of range from a weather radio transmitter; the broadcast range from the weather radio transmitter is approximately 40 miles. The effective range depends on such things as terrain and quality of the receiver and indoor/outdoor antenna. Log onto http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm to see which frequency best serves your area.

d) Metal structure; to improve the radio’s ability to receive NOAA broadcast; do not place the unit near any large obstructions or metal surfaces such as refrigerators, metal cabinets, etc. In metal structures, such as mobile homes, reception is difficult because the metal structure impedes the transmission of monitor waves, in this case, place the radio close to a window to improve reception.

e) Radio frequency interference; some electronics may cause radio frequency interference such as two-way radios, remote control cars, etc. Place the unit as far away as possible from these devices or avoid the usage of devices that cause radio frequency interference while the unit is in alert mode.

• If there is excessive background noise while monitoring alerts; or when the alert comes on, adjust the volume using the Volume Control Knob or relocate the unit to a better location where you can hear the weather broadcast without risk of interference from background noise.

• If you are out of audible range of or far away from the unit; or if there is an obstruction between you and the radio, be sure to check the unit for warnings periodically or remain close enough (within hearing range) to clearly hear and understand the alerts.

WARNING: To ensure to continuously monitor alerts from NOAA while the unit is in alert mode, the unit should be

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