RYOBI RR18 Cordless Compact Bluetooth Radio Instructions

RYOBI RR18 Cordless Compact Bluetooth Radio

Product Information

The product is a radio designed with safety, performance, and dependability in mind. It is intended for the reception of analog broadcasting and streaming audio from BLUETOOTH enabled devices. Additionally, it has a USB charging port to recharge USB devices. The product should not be used for any other purpose.

Radio Safety Warnings

• Never disassemble or modify the product in any way.
• Do not use the product near water.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources.

Additional Battery Safety Warnings

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, bleach, or bleach-containing products, can cause a short circuit.

Transporting Lithium Batteries

When transporting the battery, follow local and national provisions and regulations. Adhere to all special requirements on packaging and labeling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials during transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport cracked or leaking batteries. Consult the forwarding company for further advice.

Control Buttons

1. Power/mode button
2. LCD display
3. USB charging port
4. Arrow buttons
5. Preset station button
6. Play/pause button
7. Volume buttons
8. Carrying handle
9. Battery port
10. Operator’s manual
11. Charger
12. Battery pack

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before assembling, maintaining, or operating the product, it is essential to read the instructions in the manual.
2. Use the product for receiving analog broadcasting and streaming audio from BLUETOOTH enabled devices.
3. To recharge USB devices, connect them to the USB charging port.
4. Follow the radio safety warnings:
   • Do not disassemble or modify the product.
   • Avoid using the product near water.
   • Keep the product away from heat sources.
5. Follow the additional battery safety warnings:
   • Never immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid.
   • Avoid contact with corrosive or conductive fluids.
6. When transporting the lithium batteries:
   • Comply with local and national provisions and regulations.
   • Follow special requirements on packaging and labeling.
   • Prevent contact between batteries or conductive materials during transport.
   • Do not transport cracked or leaking batteries.
   • Seek advice from the forwarding company.
7. Refer to page 58 of the operator’s manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and controls.

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating the product.

Subject to technical modification

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your radio.

INTENDED USE

The radio is intended for reception of analog broadcasting, and streaming audio from BLUETOOTH enabled devices.
Through USB connection, the product can recharge USB devices.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

RADIO SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never disassemble or modify the product in any way.
• Do not use the product near water.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not cover ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, can result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

• To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

1. Power/mode button
2. LCD display
3. USB charging port
4. Arrow buttons
5. Preset station button
6. Play/pause button
7. Volume buttons
8. Carrying handle
9. Battery port
10. Operator’s manual
11. Charger
12. Battery pack

CONTROL BUTTONS

POWER/MODE BUTTON

• Press and hold the power/mode button for two seconds to turn the product on and off.
• Press the power/mode button briefly to cycle between modes.

Mode selection
Press the power/mode button to cycle through modes.

• BLUETOOTH mode
• AM/FM mode

NOTE: When turned on, the radio will return to the last mode that was used.

BLUETOOTH mode

• Press the power/mode button until the BLUETOOTH screen appears. The radio will begin searching for a previously paired device. “bt” will begin blinking in the LCD display.

• If the paired device is not available, “bt” will blink continuously.

• To pair a device with the radio, select “RYOBI RR18” on the BLUETOOTH-capable device.

• When the device has successfully paired with the radio, “bt” will stop blinking in the LCD display.

• Once the device has successfully paired with the radio, use the controls on the BLUETOOTH-capable device to move through tracks and control volume, or press the arrow buttons on the radio to go to the previous or next track. Press the play/pause button to play/pause streamed audio.
  NOTE: These controls may not be supported by the BLUETOOTH device and/or streaming application being used.

• If a device disconnects with the radio, the BLUETOOTH indicator will flash until another device pairs to the radio.

• To disconnect the current device to allow connection to another BLUETOOTH-enabled device, press and hold the play/pause button. The radio will then be in pair mode and can be connected to a different device.
  NOTE: The product will turn off in half an hour if no audio has been streamed in BLUETOOTH mode. Turn on the product to resume operation.

AM/FM mode

• Press the power/mode button until the AM or FM appears on the LCD display.
• Press the left arrow button to tune to a lower frequency.
  Press the right arrow button to tune to a higher frequency. Briefly push either button (not press and hold) to tune one frequency step at a time. Press and hold the desired arrow button for one second to tune to the next frequency with clear reception.

VOLUME UP BUTTON +
Use the volume up button to increase volume.

VOLUME DOWN BUTTON –
Use the volume down button to decrease volume.

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
In BLUETOOTH mode, press the play/pause button to play/pause streamed audio. Press and hold the play/pause button to disconnect the BLUETOOTH® enabled device.

PRESET STATION BUTTON
The memory feature saves up to 20 frequencies as presets in the radio’s memory. You can save 10 frequencies in FM mode and 10 in AM mode.

To store a frequency in memory:

• Tune to the frequency you want to save.
• Press and hold the PRESETS button for 1 second. A memory location number will blink on and off.
• Press either arrow button to scroll through the memory locations.
• Press the PRESETS button to store the frequency in the selected memory location.

To recall a preset frequency:

• Press the PRESETS button and quickly release to cycle through stored frequencies.

ARROW BUTTONS
In BLUETOOH mode: Press the arrow buttons on the radio to go to the previous or next track.
In radio mode: Press the left arrow button to tune to a lower frequency. Press the right arrow button to tune to a higher frequency. Briefly push either button (not press and hold) to tune one frequency step at a time. Press and hold the desired arrow button for one second to tune to the next frequency with clear reception.

USB CHARGING PORT
Connect a USB device to the USB charging port to get power from the product. When the product is turned off, the USB charging port does not supply power.

MAINTENANCE

• Use only original accessories and spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact an authorised service centre.
  All repairs should be performed by an authorised service centre.

• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

• Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety alert

Volts

Direct current

European Conformity Mark

British Conformity Mark

Ukraine Conformity Mark

EurAsian Conformity Mark
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the product.

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from the equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and the human health if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personal data from waste equipment, if any.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Note

Parts or accessories sold separately

Waiting time

Battery and charger

Compatible battery packs (not included)
Compatible chargers (not included)
Product

specifications

Radio
Model
Voltage
Frequency band(s) of BLUETOOTH
BLUETOOTH version
AM tuner
FM tuner
USB port
USB charging port output
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight – excluding battery pack
Weight – according to EPTA Procedure 01/2014

INSTRUCTION

RYOBI WARRANTY APPLICATION CONDITIONS

In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a warranty as stated below.

1. The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.
2. There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools (AC/DC) the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for extended warranty is clearly displayed in stores and / or on packaging and is contained within the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newlyacquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase. The end user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions. The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty.
3. The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or has been incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty does not apply to:
   • any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of maintenance
   • any product that has been altered or modified
   • any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed
   • any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
   • any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate
   • any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised warranty service centre or without prior authorisation by Techtronic Industries
   • any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency)
   • any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances
   • normal wear and tear spare parts
   • inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
   • use of non-approved accessories or parts
   • Power tool accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately, including but not limited to screw driver bits, drill bits, abrasive discs, sand paper and blades, lateral guide, etc.
   • Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to service & maintenance kits, carbon brushes, bearings, chuck, SDS drill bit attachment or reception, power cord, auxiliary handle, transport carry case, sanding plate, dust bag, dust exhaust tube, felt washers, impact wrench pins & springs, etc.
4. For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorised service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.
5. A repair/replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged parts or products become our property. In some countries delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the purchase of the product remain unaffected
6. This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Outside these areas, please contact your authorised RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
Any request or issue with the product can be addressed to your local authorised service centres (visit www.ryobitools.eu) or directly to: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max Eyth Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany. Please state the serial number and product type printed on the label.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Techtronic Industries GmbH declares that the radio equipment type R18R is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://de.services.ryobitools.eu

RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.

Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany
Techtronic Industries (UK) Ltd
Parkway
Marlow Bucks SL7 1YL
UK

References

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