Ridgid R8408 - Manuals

6 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric products, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated products do not need t...

7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature Normal ......................................................... 32˚F - 104˚FFrequency Ranges AM Band ................................................ 50-70 (KHz) FM Band ........................................... 87.5 - 08. (MHz) Race Band .....

8 KNOW YOUR JOB-SITE RADIO/ RACE SCANNER See Figures 1 - 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all opera...

9 FEATURES DIGITAL KEYPAD Use the digital keypad for direct input of a desired frequency. With digital tuning, you can preset up to ten of your favorite stations (in each mode) and store them in memory. FOLD-DOWN ROTATABLE FLEXIBLE ANTENNA The antenna rotates to help improve reception. The flexible ...

0 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments o...

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACKS SOLD SEPARATELY This product will accept RIDGID 4 V and RIDGID 8 V lithium-ion battery packs and RIDGID 8 V, 4.4 V, and V nickel-cadmium battery packs. NOTE: Do not attempt to use the 9.6 V RIDGID slide-mount battery pack with the job-site radio, as it will not power the un...

OPERATION TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. The radio’s battery port will accept RIDGID V, 4.4 V and 8 V NiCd battery packs and 8 V and 4 V Li-ion battery packs. The 8 V Li-ion battery pack is shown.NOTE: Do not attempt to use the 9.6 V RIDGID slide-mount battery pack with the job-site ra...

3 OPERATION RADIO ON / vOLUME AT 10 RADIO OFF / vOLUME AT 0 Fig. 7 WIRE-STYLE FM ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) See Figure 6. The radio has a connection point for a standard wire-style antenna for improving indoor FM reception.For best results, use a simple -meter (39.4 in.) length of AWG stranded or solid copp...

4 OPERATION Fig. 9 MODE SELECTION See Figure 8. Press the MODE button above the display until the desired mode is selected. There are five modes:  FM mode  AM mode  R A C E m o d e - F o r l i s t e n i n g t o r a c e - a f f i l i a t e d frequencies  AUX : For the 30-PIN iPod connection in th...

5 Fig. OPERATION DIRECT TUNE See Figure 11. You can select a desired AM, FM or RACE frequency by pressing the numbered buttons on the keypad to the right of the LCD.  Press the Direct Tune button.  Enter the desired frequency, using the numbered buttons. You do not have to enter the decimal point....

6 Fig. 3 OPERATION STEREO/MONO See Figure 13. Press the STEREO/MONO button located above the LCD display to select between stereo mode or mono mode. This control functions in FM mode only. ST will be displayed when the radio is in stereo mode and only if the selected FM station is broadcasting in FM...

7 OPERATION RACE SPECIFIC FEATURES The RACE scanner will receive racing transmissions only when it is in close proximity (within ½ mile) of an active race. Occasional “blips” may also be received from other devices that may share the same frequency band.BEFORE THE RACEEach driver’s team has multiple...

8 DIRECT TUNING A RACE FREQUENCY (5 DIGITS OF THE 7-DIGIT FREQUENCY ENTERED) OPERATION Fig. 8 TO CLEAR A PRESET FREQUENCY: PRESS AND HOLD BACKSPACE/CLEAR FOR 3 SECONDS Fig. 9 DISPLAY SHOWS AN EXAMPLE OF PRESET SCAN MODE CLEARING RACE PRESETS See Figure 18. To clear a preset RACE channel from memory:...

9 BB/SKIP: HOLD FOR THREE SECONDS TO SKIP A FREQUENCY OPERATION SKIPPING FREQUENCIES AND PRESETS See Figure 20. The skip feature can be used to skip up to five preset race frequencies (PRESET SCAN MODE) or up to twenty race frequencies when scanning the entire race band (NORMAL SCAN MODE).To skip an...

0 OPERATION USING AN iPod WITH THE JOB-SITE RADIO/RACE SCANNER See Figures 22 - 24. FOR DOCKABLE iPods (with 30-pin connector):  Select AUX 1 MODE.  Open the drop-down compartment door by pulling up on the latch handle.  Orient the iPod face up as shown and slide the unit under the retainer strap...

OPERATION FOR NON-DOCKING iPods, OTHER MP3 PLAYERS, AND CD PLAYERS:  Select AUX 2 MODE.  Open the drop-down compartment door by pulling up on the latch handle.  Make sure the iPod/MP3 player will fit inside the compartment provided. NOTE: CD players will not fit.  The retainer strap may be used ...

MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTEN...

3 TRACKSIDE PLANNER Use this chart to record the drivers, car numbers, and frequencies you wish to tune in to or save in memory as a preset during a race and take it along with you. RACE LOCATION/DATE: Driver/Car No. Frequency Preset RACE LOCATION/DATE: Driver/Car No. Frequency Preset

5 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased //04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications sh...

6 987000-003-9-08 (REV:03) Customer Service Information:For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call -866-539-70 or visit us ...