metabo R 12-18 Cordless Worksite Radio Instruction Manual

: June 8, 2024
: metabo

Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity
Specified Conditions of Use
General Safety Information
Special Safety Instructions
Overview
Initial Operation
Use
Accessories
Repairs
Environmental Protection
Technical Specifications
Customer service
References
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**metabo R 12-18 Cordless Worksite Radio

**

Declaration of Conformity

We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that these radios, identified by type and serial number

meet all relevant requirements of directives
and standards
Test report
Issuing testing authority
Technical documents for
2014/53/EU; 2011/65/EU
EN 60065:2014, Final Draft ETSI EN 303 345 V1.1.7, EN 50581:2012
Model R 12-18 & R 12-18 DAB+BT: EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013
Model R 12-18 BT & R 12-18 DAB+BT: EN 62479:2010, Draft EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0,
Draft EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1
Model R 12-18 only: EN 55020:2007+A12:2016
Model 12-18 BT only: Final Draft ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
Model 12-18 DAB + BT only: EN 55035:2015
R12-18 BT: 18-210108, R12-18: 18-210109, R12-18 DAB+ BT: 18 211262
PHOENIX TESTLAB GmbH, Königswinkel 10, 32825 Blomberg, Germany, NB 0700

2018-07-16, Bernd Fleischmann
Direktor Produktentstehung & Qualität (Vice President Product Engineering & Quality)

Metabowerke GmbH – Metabo-Allee 1 – 72622 Nuertingen, Germany

Specified Conditions of Use

Operate the radio only with the supplied original Metabo power supply or a matching original Metabo-Li-Ion battery pack (12 V, 14,4 V, 18 V).

This device is not designed for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the tool by this person.

The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use.

Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed.

General Safety Information

For your own protection and for the protection of your radio, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
Pass on your radio only together with these documents.

Special Safety Instructions

Only use the device indoors!

Protect the device from moisture.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.
Keep children away from the device and the working area! Keep the device out of reach of children!
Disconnect the device from the mains supply immediately if it begins to smoke or catch fire!

Protect battery packs from water and moisture!

Do not expose battery packs to fire!

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!

A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs!

If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention immediately!

If the radio is defective, remove the battery pack from the machine.
When not in use, keep batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could bridge the contacts. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Protect the battery pack and batteries from heat (including lengthy exposure to direct sunlight), fire, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion.
Only recharge with the charger specified by the manufacturer. Chargers designed for a specific type of battery may pose a fire hazard when used together with other battery types.
Do not use this device near water.
Clean it using a dry cloth only.
Do not place the radio near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Do not expose to open fire.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Disconnect the device from the power supply in storms, before adjustment or repair work and when it will not be used for long periods.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, who must use original spare parts only. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as when a mains adapter is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the radio has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids may be placed on the device.

Use only the battery packs provided for this purpose in the device. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury, fire and explosion.
Do not operate the device in closed shelves or cabinets without adequate ventilation.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 40°C.
Do not open the device or modify it in any way.
Do not leave an empty rechargeable battery pack in the unplugged radio for longer than 2 weeks.
Leaving the pack there for any longer can result in total discharge and damage to the storage cells. It is possible to recharge completely discharged battery packs using a Metabo charger.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and therefore should remain readily operable.

Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws related to the carriage of hazardous goods (UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery packs. If necessary, consult your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).

Overview

On / Off button
Button to decrease volume / bass / treble
Button to increase volume / bass / treble
Button for sound adjustment (bass / treble / “M sound”)
Button to change between FM (ultra shortwave/ UKW), AM (medium wave), BT (Bluetooth) and DAB/DAB+
Button to search radio stations (downwards)
Button to search radio stations (upwards)
Button to save radio stations
Menu key to select diverse functions
Radio station memory number
Bluetooth: activated
Bluetooth: radio is connected to a different Bluetooth device
Display of battery pack charge level
Display
Antenna
Interface socket for power supply
Battery pack release button
Battery pack *
Power supply
not in scope of delivery

Initial Operation

Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as specified on the rating label, match your power supply.
Always install an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA upstream.
Before initial use, ensure proper ventilation.
Minimum distance to other objects is 5 cm. Do not operate the device in closed shelves or cabinets without adequate ventilation.

Use a freely accessible power outlet to ensure fast disconnection from the mains if necessary.

Aligning the antenna (15).
Insert charged battery pack (18) until it locks and / or connect power supply (19).
Rem.: The battery pack (18) is not charged by the power supply (19).

Use

Switching On and Off
To switch on: Press button (1).
To switch off: Press button (1) again.

Adjusting the volume
Increase volume: press “+” button (3).
Decrease volume: press “–” button (2).

Change between FM (ultra shortwave), AM (medium wave) and Bluetooth (BT) and DAB/DAB+
The set mode is shown in the display (14) (FM / AM / BT / DAB).
To change between FM (ultra shortwave / UKW), AM (medium wave), BT (Bluetooth) and DAB/ DAB+, press the “MODE” button (5) several times.

Operation R 12-18 and R 12-18 BT AM/FM

Searching for radio stations
Press “⎥<<” button (6) or “>>⎥” button (7) to change the frequency. The current frequency is shown on the display (14).
To search the next radio station with high signal strength, press the “⎥<<” button (6) or press the “>>⎥” button (7) and keep pressed briefly. The frequency of the radio station found is shown on the display (14).
Store set radio station
Press the “STATION” button (8) for a long time.
The selected memory number blinks on the display (14).
Rem.: The radio station can only be stored as long as the number is blinking.
Set the desired memory number by pressing buttons “⎥<<” (6) or “>>⎥” (7).
Press the “STATION” button (8) briefly (store radio station).
Listening to stored radio stations:
Press “STATION” button (8) briefly until the desired stored radio station is shown on the display (14) and played.

Operation R 12-18 DAB+BT
AM/FM

Searching for radio stations:
Press “|<<“ key (6) or “>>|“ key (7) to change the frequency. The current frequency is shown on the display (14). To search the next radio station with high signal strength, press and briefly hold the “|<<“ key (6) or “>>|“ key (7). The frequency of the radio station found is shown on the display (14).
Store set radio station:
Briefly press “SELECT“ key (9), click with “>>|” key (7) to the point “Store to Preset” and confirm with briefly pressing on the “SELECT“ key (9), select storage space with “|<<“ key (6) or “>>|“ key (7) and confirm with “SELECT“ key (9).
Listening to stored radio stations: Press “SELECT“ key (9) and navigate with arrow “>>|“ key (7) to point “Select Preset“. Confirm briefly with “SELECT“ key (9) and select station using “|<<“ key (6) or “>>|“ key (7) and confirm with “SELECT“ key (9).

DAB/DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Station scan (starts automatically on initial commissioning):
Press “SELECT“ key (9) and select between “Auto Scan” and “Manual Tune” using the “>>|“ key (7) – confirm your selection by briefly pressing the “SELECT“ key (9) (Auto Scan should be preferred)
Set the desired station:
After the auto scan, all found stations are stored automatically, browse the received stations with “|<<“ key (6) and “>>|“ key (7).
Selection display settings:
Press “SELECT” key (9), jump to the subitem “RDS Display” using “>>|“ key (7). You will get to the menu by pressing again the “SELECT“ key (9). Here select your favourites with “|<<“ key (6) and “>>|“ key (7).
Note: DAB / DAB+ is not transmitted in all countries or areas and cannot be received then.

Bluetooth (depending on configuration)

To change to BT (Bluetooth), press the “MODE” button (5) several times, until BT shows on the display (14) .
Activate Bluetooth on your smart phone (or another mobile device such as a tablet).
If your smart phone has detected the radio, it will be shown with the device name “METABO R 12- 18 BT” / „METABO R 12-18 DAB+BT“.
On your smart phone establish the connection to the device “METABO R 12-18 BT” / „METABO R 12-18 DAB+BT“.
The successful connection is shown on the display (14) by pressing the symbol (12).
Start replay e.g. of a song on your smart phone.

Setting treble, bass, M-sound (depending on configuration)
“M-sound” is a fixed, predefined value for treble and bass.
To change between treble, bass and M-sound, press the “EQ” button (4) several times.
The active mode is shown on the display (14): “TREBLE”, “BASS” and “M-sound”.
The set value is shown in the display (14).
To change the setting, press the “–” button (2) or the “+” button (3) .

Battery pack, displaying the battery pack charge level
The battery symbol (13) on the display (14) shows the charge level of the battery pack (18).
Recharge an empty battery pack in a suitable Metabo charger.
Remove battery pack:
Press the battery pack release (17) button and remove the battery pack (18).
Insert battery pack:
Slide in the battery pack (18) until it engages.

Accessories

Only use original Metabo battery packs and Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating instructions.
See www.metabo.com or the catalogue for a complete range of accessories.

Repairs

Repairs to radios must only be carried out by qualified electricians!
If the mains adapter of this device is damaged, it must be replaced with an original Metabo spare part to prevent hazards.
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo radios requiring repairs. See www.metabo.com for addresses.
You can download a list of spare parts from www.metabo.com.

Environmental Protection

Observe the national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused tools, packaging and accessories.

Battery packs may not be disposed of with regularwaste. Return faulty or used battery packs to your Metabo dealer!
Do not allow battery packs to come into contact with water!

Only for EU countries: never dispose of power tools in your household waste!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Discharge the battery pack in the power tool before disposal. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).

Technical Specifications

Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3.
Subject to change in accordance with technical progress.

FM (UKW) = ultra shortwave reception range
AM (MW) = medium wave reception range
UA = voltages of the battery packs
UN = details on power supply
m = Weight (without battery pack)
direct current
~ AC power

The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).
Permitted ambient temperature during operation: -20 °C to 40 °C.