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CASSETTE PLAYER
WITH AM / FM CLOCK RADIO
MODEL CR-186
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WAKE UP TO TAPE, RADIO OR ALARM
AM/FM RADIO RECEIVER
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
PLAYS ALL STANDARD CASSETTE TAPES
EASY TO SET CLOCK FUNCTIONS
PM & AUTO INDICATORS
SNOOZE BUTTON
SLEEP TO MUSIC
BATTERY BACK-UP (9V BATTERY, NOT INCLUDED)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
The lightning flash and
arrow head within the
triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of
dangerous voltage
inside the product.
See bottom of the unit
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE TO THE
APPLIANCE, CONVEYING TO THE USER THE INFORMATION ITEMIZED BELOW:
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed
in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that impede the flow air through
the ventilation openings.
8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
10. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords a plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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The exclamation point
within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you
of important instructions
accompanying the
product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
17. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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