Black & Decker R123f2 Instruction Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker radio/charger has been designed for
charging Black & Decker NiCd batteries and for playing radio
transmissions. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Do not incinerate the battery.

Safety instructions

◆ Warning! When using chargers, basic safety

precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries,
personal injury and material damage.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

Chargers

◆ Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge batteries

of the type and voltage as specified in the technical data.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.

◆ Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

◆ Have defective cords replaced immediately.

◆ Do not expose to water.

◆ Do not open the charger.

◆ Do not probe the charger.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

Batteries

◆ Never attempt to open for any reason.

◆ Do not expose the battery to water.

◆ Do not store in locations where the temperature may

exceed 40 °C.

◆ Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and

40 °C.

◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given

in the section “Protecting the environment”.

◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.

When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as
follows:

- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.

- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.

Warning!! The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of potassium
hydroxide, can be harmful. In case of skin contact, immediately
rinse with water. Neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with
clean water for at least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.

Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Your charger has been designed for a specific mains voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.

Your charger is double insulated in accordance with
EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required.

Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.

Overview

1. Volume control

2. Mode selector

3. Station selector

4. Frequency scale

5. Adapter plug terminal

6. Tool rest

7. Aerial

8. Charging indicator

9. Battery receptacle

10. Storage

Fig. A

11. Mains adaptor

12. Adaptor plug

Assembly

Fitting the appliance to the wall (fig. B)

The appliance can be fitted to the wall to provide a convenient
charging point for batteries.

◆ Find a suitable indoor location near a mains outlet.

◆ Transfer the distance between the mounting slots (13) on

the back of the appliance to the wall.

◆ Mark the location of the mounting holes (14) on the wall.

◆ Drill a hole (ø 6 mm, approx. 35 mm deep) at each of the

marked locations.

◆ Insert corresponding wall plugs into the holes.

◆ Insert suitable screws (6 x 50 mm) into the plugs.

◆ Hang the appliance on the screws.

Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the contacts of a
detached battery (e.g. when storing the battery in a
toolbox).

Connecting the appliance to the mains (fig. A)
Warning! To ensure correct functioning, always make sure

the adapter plug is correctly oriented with the terminal.

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◆ Align the adaptor plug (12) with the terminal (5).

◆ Gently push the plug into place.

◆ Connect the mains adaptor (11) to the mains.

Battery operation

The radio may be operated on battery power. The running time
depends on the battery type and voltage.

Use

Charging the battery (fig. C)

The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenever
it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. When charging the battery for the first time, or
after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge.
After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery will
attain full capacity. The battery may become warm while
charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.

◆ To charge the battery (15), slide it into the receptacle (9).

◆ Check if the red charging indicator (8) lights up.

The battery will become warm while charging. After approx.
3 hours of charging, the battery will be sufficiently charged for
use in regular applications. After approx. 6 hours of charging,
the battery will be fully charged.

◆ Remove the battery from the receptacle.

Fitting and removing the battery

◆ To fit the battery (15), line it up with the receptacle (9).

Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until the
battery snaps into place.

◆ To remove the battery, push the release button (16) while

at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.

Operating the radio (fig. D)

◆ Turn the volume control (1) clockwise to switch the radio

on.

◆ Turn the volume control (1) counterclockwise to switch

the radio off.

Volume control

◆ Turn the volume control (1) to the desired level.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker charger does not require any
maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

Warning! Unplug the charger before cleaning it.

◆ Regularly clean the housing using a damp cloth.

Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Protecting the environment

Tools

Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling
Black & Decker products and rechargeable batteries
once they have reached the end of their working life.
This service is provided free of charge. To take
advantage of this service please return your product
to any authorised repair agent who will collect them
on our behalf.

Batteries

Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many
times. At the end of their useful life, discard
batteries with due care for our environment:

◆ Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the

tool.

◆ NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable. Take them to

any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com.

Mode selection

◆ Turn the mode selector (2) to the desired mode: AM or FM.

Frequency setting

◆ Turn the station selector (3) to the desired frequency

setting, which is indicated by the pointer (17).
If the radio is in FM mode, the reception can be improved by
extending the aerial (7) and rotating it to the direction that
provides the best reception.

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Technical data

R123F2 R143F2

Radio

Input voltage VAC11.2 11.5
Current mA 340 340
Frequency range

FM MHz 87.5-108.5 87.5-108.5
AM kHz 525-1620 525-1620

Speaker power W 3 3

Charger

Input voltage VAC230 230
Output voltage VDC12 14.4
Charge current mA 780 780
Battery type A12 A14
Approx. charging time h 3 3

Weight kg 1.68 1.68

EC declaration of conformity

Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, EN 55014, EN60335, EN 61000

Colin Wills, Director of Engineering

BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street

Tai Po Industrial Estate

Tai Po NT, Hong Kong

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.

Please register at our website www.blackanddecker.com
to be kept up to date on new products and special offers.
Further information on the Black & Decker brand and our range
of products is available at www.blackanddecker.com.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months
from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear
and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:

◆ The product has been used for trade, professional or hire

purposes;

◆ The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;

◆ The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

◆ Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

Australia

DEWALT Industrial Power Tool Company
7 Clarice Road Tel. [phone]
Box Hill, Victoria 3128 Fax [phone]

New Zealand

Black & Decker Tel. [phone]
81 Hugo Johnston Drive Fax [phone]
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand

United Kingdom

Black & Decker Tel. [phone]
210 Bath Road Fax [phone]
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD Helpline 01753 574277

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