Makita Job Site Radio

Important Safety Instructions

General Warnings

• Read instruction manual and charger manual carefully before use.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Install according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near heat sources like radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug during thunderstorms or when unused for long periods.
• Recharge battery-operated radios only with the specified charger. Using a charger suitable for one battery type with another may create a fire risk.
• Use battery-operated radios only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of other batteries may create a fire risk.
• Keep battery packs away from metal objects (paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws) when not in use to prevent short-circuiting, which can cause sparks, burns, or fire.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces (pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators) to reduce electric shock risk.

Caution:

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat (sunshine, fire, etc.).
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones/headphones can cause hearing loss.

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Cartridge

• Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, battery, and product before use.
• Do not disassemble the battery cartridge.
• Stop operating immediately if operating time becomes excessively shorter to prevent overheating, burns, or explosion.
• If electrolyte gets into eyes, rinse with clear water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Do not short the battery cartridge: avoid touching terminals with conductive material, storing with other metal objects, or exposing to water/rain. Short circuits can cause high current, overheating, burns, or breakdown.
• Do not store the tool and battery cartridge where temperatures may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
• Do not incinerate the battery cartridge, even if damaged or worn out, as it can explode in fire.
• Be careful not to drop or strike the battery.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.

Tips for Maintaining Maximum Battery Life

• Charge the battery cartridge before it is completely discharged. Stop operation and charge when tool power decreases.
• Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge; overcharging shortens service life.
• Charge the battery cartridge at room temperature (10 °C - 40 °C / 50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging.

Features

• Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• LCD Display with white color backlight
• Power On/Off Switch
• Band Selector (AM/FM)
• Automatic Broadcasting Searching (Search Up/Down)
• Digital Volume Control (Volume Up/Down)
• Preset Memories (5 for AM, 5 for FM)
• Rotary Tuning Knob
• Two Ø36 mm Loudspeakers
• Earphone Jack
• Auxiliary Input Jack
• FM Rod Antenna
• Built-in AM Antenna
• Operated by 10.8 V Rechargeable Li-ion battery cartridge
• Low Battery Indication
• Low Battery Protection
• Accessory: Shoulder Strap

General Specification

Note: The table regarding battery operating time is for reference. Actual operating time may differ based on charging condition or usage environment.

Functional Description

Installing or Removing Battery Cartridge

Caution: Always switch off the radio before installing or removing the battery cartridge. Hold the radio and battery cartridge firmly. Failure to do so may cause them to slip, resulting in damage or personal injury.

To remove the battery cartridge (19), slide the button (20) on the front of the cartridge and pull the cartridge out.

To install, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slide it into place until it locks with a click. If the red indicator (21) on the button is visible, the cartridge is not fully locked.

Caution: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator is not visible. Otherwise, it may accidentally fall out, causing injury.

Caution: Do not force the battery cartridge. If it does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Hook

The hook (22) is convenient for temporarily hanging the radio.

Operation

How to Listen to Radio Broadcasts

1. Press the POWER (9) button to switch on the radio. The receiving frequency is shown on the LCD DISPLAY (16).
2. Press the BAND (8) button to select FM or AM band.
3. For FM listening, rotate the ROD ANTENNA (10) for better reception. For AM listening, rotate the radio unit for better reception as the AM antenna is built-in.
4. For manual tuning, press SEARCH UP (17) or SEARCH DOWN (18) once to tune by one step, or rotate the TUNING KNOB (11) for faster tuning.
5. For automatic tuning, press and hold SEARCH UP (17) or SEARCH DOWN (18) for 3 seconds. The frequency increases or decreases automatically. When a broadcast is received, searching stops for 5 seconds for brief listening and then restarts. Press any button (except power) once to stop searching.
6. In FM band, the "STEREO" icon is displayed for stereo broadcasts. In poor reception, switch off stereo function to reduce noise by holding BAND (8) for 3 seconds to enter Stereo setting mode, then press BAND (8) again to toggle "Stereo On" or "Stereo Off".
7. Press VOLUME UP (14) or VOLUME DOWN (15) to adjust the sound level.
8. To listen via earphones (not included), plug a 3.5 mm earphone plug into the EARPHONE JACK (12). Built-in speakers are disconnected automatically.
9. When the battery is low, a low battery indicator appears on the LCD DISPLAY (16).
10. To turn off the radio, press the POWER (9) button once.
11. All settings (volume, last frequency, preset memories) are saved automatically before battery removal.

How to Store Preset Memory

1. Choose the receiving frequency to be stored.
2. Press and hold one of the PRESET MEMORY buttons (3-7) for 3 seconds. The frequency is stored in that memory location. The "MEMORY" icon and memory location number are shown on the display.
3. There are 5 preset memory locations for each AM and FM band.
4. To recall a preset memory, press the corresponding PRESET MEMORY button once.

How to Play Music Through Auxiliary Jack

1. Press the POWER (9) button to switch on the radio.
2. Prepare an audio signal cable (not included) with 3.5 mm stereo plugs at both ends.
3. Plug one end into your playback device's earphone jack and the other end into the AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (1) of the radio.
4. When plugged in, "AU" is displayed on the LCD DISPLAY (16), and the radio automatically switches to AUX mode.
5. Adjust the volume of the playback device and the radio for a suitable sound level.

Indicating Remaining Battery Capacity

Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the model number.

Press the check button (24) on the battery cartridge to indicate remaining capacity. Indicator lamps (23) light up for a few seconds.

[info] Note: Depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.