Makita MR003G User manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
MR003G
Job Site Radio

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ENGLISH
(Original Instruction)
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
VIEW (Fig. 1)
1. Handle/Built-in antenna (DAB/FM)
2. Battery compartment locker
3. Battery compartment cover (covering battery
cartridge)
4. Speaker
5. DC IN socket
6. Power button
7. Band button
8. Advanced setting button
9. Info button
10. LCD display
11. Preset button 1-5
12. Auto tune button
13. Volume/Tuning control/Select knob
14. AUX IN socket
15. XGT Battery Terminal
16. CXT Battery Terminal
17. LXT Battery Terminal
18. Micro USB port for software upgrade
SYMBOLS
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Only for EU countries.
Due to the presence of hazardous
components in the equipment, waste
electrical and electronic equipment,
accumulators and batteries may have a
negative impact on the environment and
human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and
electronic appliances or batteries with
household waste!
In accordance with the European
Directive on waste electrical and
electronic equipment and on
accumulators and batteries and waste
accumulators and batteries, as well
as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries
and accumulators should be stored
separately and delivered to a separate
collection point for municipal waste,
operating in accordance with the
regulations on environmental protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
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3. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
4. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
5. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
6. A battery operated radio with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specied charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of re when used with another battery.
7. Use battery operated radio only with specically
designated battery packs. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of re.
8. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a re.
9. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
10. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
11. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
12. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130°C (266°F) may cause
explosion.
13. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specied in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specied range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
14. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
15. Keep the battery away from children.
16. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device,
and it shall remain readily operable.
17. Do not use the product at a high volume for any
extended period. To avoid hearing damage, use the
product at moderate volume level.
18. (For products with LCD display only) LCD displays
include liquid which may cause irritation and
poisoning. If the liquid enters the eyes, mouth or skin,
rinse it with water and call a doctor.
19. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
20. This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
product. Store the product out of the reach of children.
21. Do not heat or expose the radio to re or leave it in a
hot location such as near a heat source, exposed to
direct sunlight, or inside a vehicle under the blazing
sun. Doing so may cause a re or explosion and
result in personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge. It
may result in a re, excessive heat, or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with
other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain. A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C
(122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery
cartridge. Such conduct may result in a re, excessive
heat, or explosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.

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10. To avoid risk, the manual of replaceable the battery
should be read before use. And the max discharging
current of the battery should be greater than or equal
to 8A.
11. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For
commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and
labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting
an expert for hazardous material is required. Please
also observe possibly more detailed national
regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move around
in the packaging.
12. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of
battery.
13. Use the batteries only with the products specied
by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant
products may result in a re, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may take
on heat which can cause burns or low temperature
burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery
cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after
use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge.
It may result in poor performance or breakdown of the
tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near a high-voltage
electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge
near a high-voltage electrical power lines. It may
result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or
battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-
genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have
been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool
and charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at
10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hot battery cartridge
cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from
the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a
long period (more than six months).

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OPERATING TIME
* The suitable battery packs for this radio listed as the following table.
* The following table indicates the operating time on a single charge.
Battery
capacity
Battery cartridge voltage AT SPEAKERS OUTPUT=
100mW Unit : Hour
(Approximately)
CXT
(10.8V - 12V max) LXT (14.4V) LXT (18V) XGT
(36V - 40V max)
1.5 Ah
BL1015
BL1016 9.5
BL1415N 8.0
BL1815N 8.5
2.0 Ah
BL1020B
BL1021B 12.5
BL1820B 11.0
BL4020 17.0
2.5 Ah BL4025 21.0
3.0 Ah
BL1430B 13.0
BL1830B 16.0
4.0 Ah
BL1040B
BL1041B 23.5
BL1440 21.0
BL1840B 22.0
BL4040 34.0
5.0 Ah
BL1450 26.0
BL1850B 29.0
6.0 Ah
BL1460B 28.0
BL1860B 35.0
Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
WARNING:
Only use the battery cartridges listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and/or re.
NOTE:
●Table regarding to the battery operating time above is for reference.
●The actual operating time may differ with the type of the battery, charging condition, or usage environment.

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INSTALLATION AND POWER
SUPPLY
CAUTION:
●Be careful not to pinch your ngers when opening
and closing the battery cover.
●Return the battery compartment locker to the
original position, after installing or removing
battery cartridge. If not, battery cartridge may
accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
●Always close and lock the battery compartment
locker before moving the radio.
●Always switch off the radio before installing or
removing the battery cartridge.
●Be careful not to drop or strike the radio. Broken
shell may slash your nger or stab your body.
Damaged radio may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk of
injury.
●Hold the tool and the battery cartridge rmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
●Reduced power, distortion, “stuttering sound” or when
“POWER FAIL” appears on the display are all the signs
that the main battery pack needs to be replaced.
●The battery cartridge can’t be charged via the supplied
AC power adaptor.
●The battery cartridge is not included as standard
accessories.
Installing or removing slide battery
cartridge (Fig. 2-5)
●To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click.
●If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the
button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally
fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
●Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
●To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the radio
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity (Fig. 6-8)
1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
Indicator or lamps
Remaining capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% ~ 100%
50% ~ 75%
25% ~ 50%
0% ~ 25%
(For XGT and LXT battery
cartridges only)
Charge the battery.
(For XGT and LXT battery
cartridges only)
The battery may
have malfunctioned.
NOTE:
●Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
● The rst (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the
battery protection system works.
Using supplied AC power adaptor
Remove the rubber protector and insert the adaptor
plug into the DC socket on the right hand side of the
radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket
outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the battery pack is
automatically disconnected.
CAUTION:
●Always disconnected the AC power adapter
completely before moving the radio. If the AC
adapter is not removed, it may cause an electric
shock.
●Never pull and/or drag the cord of the adapter. If
not, the radio may accidentally fall down, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
IMPORTANT:
●The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the radio must remain accessible during normal
use.
●In order to disconnect the radio, the mains adaptor
should be removed from the mains outlet completely.
●Use the AC power adaptor supplied with the product or
specied by Makita only.
●Do not hold the power supply cable and plug by your
mouth. Doing so might cause an electric shock.

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●Do not touch the power plug with wet or greasy hands.
●Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced
by our authorized service center in order to avoid a
safety hazard. Do not use it before repair.
●After use, always store AC power adaptor out of the
reach of children. If Children play with the cord, they
may suffer injury.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
This radio has three tuning methods- Scan tuning, Manual
tuning and Memory presets recall.
Selecting a station – DAB
Note:
The DAB antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the DAB mode by pressing the Band button.
3. Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Station List”
is ashing on the screen. Press the Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob to enter the list of the stations.
4. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to scroll
through the list of available stations. Press the knob to
select the station.
5. Adjust the desired volume by rotating the Volume/
Tuning Control/Select knob.
Display modes – DAB
Your radio has a range of display options in the DAB
mode.
Press the Info button to cycle through the various options
shown in the following letters (a. to g.).
a. Station name Indicates the station name being
listened to.
b. Program type Indicates the type of station being
listened to. E.g. Pop, Classics, News,
etc.
c. Multiplex name Indicates the name of the DAB
multiplex to which the current station
belongs.
d. Time & date Indicates the current time and date.
e. Frequency and
ch channel
Indicates the frequency and channel
number for the currently tuned DAB
station.
f. Bit rate/Audio ty
typtype
Indicates the digital audio bit rate and
audio type for the currently tuned DAB
station.
g. Signal strength Indicates the signal strength for the
currently tuned DAB station.
Finding new stations – DAB
From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become
available. Or you may have moved to a different part of
the country. In this case you may need to activate your
radio to scan for new stations.
To allow the radio to nd the available stations, it is
recommended to carry out a full scan of the entire DAB
Band III frequencies.
1. Press the Auto tune button.
2. Your radio will perform a full scan of the DAB
frequencies. As new stations are found, the station
counter on the right side in the display will increase
and stations will be added to the list.
Manual tuning – DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular
DAB frequency in Band III. This function can also be used
to assist the positioning of the antenna or the radio so as
to optimize reception for a specic channel or frequency.
1. Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Manual
Tune” shows on the display. Press the Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob to enter the manual tuning mode.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
select the desired DAB channel. Press Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob to conrm the chosen frequency.
Station order setup – DAB
Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you
can choose. The station order settings are alphanumeric,
ensemble and valid station.
1. Press the Advanced setting button.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until
“Station Order” appears on the display, then press
the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the
setting.
3. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
select the following options and press the knob to
conrm the setting.
Alphanumeric Sorts the station list alpha-
numerically 0...9 A...Z.
Ensemble Organizes the station list by DAB
multiplex.
Valid Shows only those stations for which
a signal can be found.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) – DAB
DRC feature can make quieter sounds easier to hear
when your radio is used in a noisy environment by
reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. There are
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DRC 0 No compression applied.
DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied.
DRC 1 Maximum compression applied.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the DAB band.
3. Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “DRC Value”
shows on the display. Then press the Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob to enter the setting. The display
will show the current DRC value.
4. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
select desired DRC setting.
5. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
conrm the setting.
Scan Tuning – FM
Note:
The FM antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM band.
3. Press the Auto tune button and the radio will search
and stop automatically when it nds a radio station.
The radio will continue searching for the next available
station unless the operator presses the Auto tune
button to stop the scanning.
4. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to get
the desired sound level. The LCD display will show
sound level changes.
5. To turn off the radio, press the Power button.
Manual Tuning – FM
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM band.
3. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to switch
to the tuning control mode.
4. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to nd
your desired station.
5. To adjust the volume, press the Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob again to switch to the volume
control mode.
6. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
adjust the sound level as required.
FM scan zone
When using FM mode, your radio can be set to scan
either local stations or to scan all stations including distant
radio stations.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the FM band.
3. Press the Advanced setting button and then rotate the
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “FM Scan
Zone” shows on the display. Press the Volume/Tuning
Control/Select knob to enter the setting.
4. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
switch between “Local” (Strong stations only) and
“Distant” (All stations) options on the lower line of the
display. The Distant option will allow the radio to nd
weaker signals when scanning.
5. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
conrm your selection. The Local or Distant setting is
stored in the radio and remains in force until changed
or until a System Reset.
Display modes – FM (RDS)
Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio
mode.
Repeatedly press the Info button to view the RDS (Radio
Data System) information of the station you are listening
to.
a. Program station Indicates the name of the station
being listened to.
b. Frequency Indicates the frequency of the FM
signal.
c. Radio text Indicates text message such as new
items, etc.
d. Program type Indicates the type of station being
listened to such as Pop, Classic,
News, etc.
e. Time & date Indicates the current time and date.
Storing stations in preset memories
(DAB and FM)
There are 5 memory presets for each waveband.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Tune to the desired station using one of the methods
previously described.
3. Press and hold the desired Preset button until the
preset number shown on the display, for example,
“P2 Saved”. The station is then stored in the selected
Preset button.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
5. Stations stored in the preset memories can be
overwritten by following the procedures described
above.
Recall stations from the preset
memories (DAB and FM)
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the Band button to select your desired
waveband.
3. Press the desired Preset button momentarily. The
preset number and station frequency will appear in the
display.

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AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET
A 3.5mm Auxiliary input socket is provided at the front
of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the
unit from an external audio device such as a MP3 or CD
player.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Connect an external audio source (for example, MP3
or CD player) to the AUX IN socket. The radio will
automatically switch to the AUX IN mode.
3. Alternatively press the Band button until “AUX IN” is
displayed.
4. To have the better sound quality, we recommend
setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on
your audio device and then adjust the volume on the
radio as required.
Note:
Audio cord is not included as standard accessories.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS
Language options
There are eight language options available in the
radio: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Danish,
Norwegian and Polish.
1. Press Advanced setting button.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until
“Language” shows on the display. Press the Volume/
Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
choose your desired language. Press the Volume/
Tuning Control/Select knob to conrm your setting.
Brightness control
The backlight of the display can be adjusted.
1. Press the Advanced setting button.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until the
“Backlight” shows on the display. Press the Volume/
Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
choose "On" or "Off" to enable or disable the backlight
function, then press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select
knob to conrm the setting.
System reset
If your radio fails to work correctly, or some digits on the
display are missing or incomplete, carry out the following
procedure.
1. Press Advanced setting button.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until
“Factory Reset” shows on the display. Press the
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the
setting.
3. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
choose “Yes”. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select
knob to conrm the setting and a full reset will be
performed.
Software version
1. Press the Advanced setting button.
2. Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until
“SW Version” shows on the display. Press the Volume/
Tuning Control/Select knob to view the software
version installed in the radio.
Micro USB port for software upgrade
Software updates for your radio may be available in the
future.
As software updates become available software and
information on how to update your radio can be found at
Makita website.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
●Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
●Do not wash the radio with water.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements
AC power adaptor DC 12V 1A, center pin positive
Battery Slide battery: 10.8V - 36V
Frequency coverage
FM 87.50-108 MHz
(0.05MHz/step)
DAB/DAB+
174.928-239.200 MHz
DAB/DAB+
Channel block DAB (Band III) 5A-13F
Compatible standard DAB/DAB+
Circuit feature
Loudspeaker 3.5inches 32ohm x 2
Output power
10.8V-12V max:
1.7W x 2
14.4V: 3W x 2
18V: 4.9W x 2
36V: 4.9W x 2
Input terminal 3.5mm dia. (AUX IN)
Antenna system DAB/FM: Built-in antenna
Dimensions(L x W x H) 278 x170 x 298mm
Weight 4.2Kg (without battery)

SJN
MR003G-ENEU-2101
3A81dU5Z3000A
Makita Europe N.V.
Makita Corporation
www.makita.com
Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2,
3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
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