Radio Shack 12-889 Portable Radio User Manual


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1. Read Instructions before operating the product.
2. Retain Instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
7. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
8. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. Exercise caution when moving any product and cart combination. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
10. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings. Never block by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless your provide proper ventilation or are adhering to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Use only the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate on battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Thisproductmaybeequippedwithapolarizedalternating-currentlineplug(aplughavingonebladewiderthantheother).Thisplugwilltintothepoweroutletonlyoneway.Thisisasafety
feature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.Iftheplugstilldoesnott,contactyourelectriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeatthe
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
AlternateWarnings-Thisproductisequippedwithathree-wiregrounding-typeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)pin.Thisplugwillonlytintoagrounding-typepoweroutlet.Thisisa
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13. 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 at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and point where they exit from the product.
14. Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protectivedevice.Ifreplacementoftheplugisrequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasusedareplacementplugspeciedbythemanufacturerthathasthesameoverloadprotectionas
the original plug.
15. 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. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, 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.
16. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
17. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Donotoverloadwalloutlets,extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptaclesasthiscanresultinariskofreorelectricshock.
19. Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outpartsthatcouldresultinareorelectricshock.Neverspillliquid
of any kind on the product.
20. Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourselfasopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltageorotherhazards.Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
21. Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletandreferservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) f the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of
othercontrolsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbyaqualiedtechniciantorestoretheproducttoitsnormaloperation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
22. ReplacementParts-Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasusedreplacementpartsspeciedbythemanufacturerorhavethesamecharacteristicsasthe
originalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinre,electricshock,orotherhazards.
23. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
24. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Theproductshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherproducts(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
important safety instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone. Changes or modications not expressly approved by
RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Product Analog AM/FM/WX Radio
Model 12-889
Responsible Party
RadioShack
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone 817-415-3200
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
the FCC wants you to know
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety
(90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local
RadioShack store.
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04
limited 90 day warranty
©2007. RadioShack Corporation.
All rights reserved. RadioShack and
RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.
12-889
05A07
Printed in China
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within this
product’s enclosure that might be of sufcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that
important operating and maintenace instructions are
included in the literature accompanhing this product.
!
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of re or shock hazard,
do not expose this product
to rain or moisture
CAUTION
!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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