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CRAFTSMAN CMXZRAZW822 Emergency Weather Alert Radio with Battery Backup

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Product Overview

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Important Safety Instructions

  1. Only accessories included in this package or specified by the manufacturer should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible with most high-quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to USB standards.
  2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a damp or dry cloth.
  3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.
  4. Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void the warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Craftsman may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should not be made.
  5. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.

Charging Radio via Hand Crank

  • The crank is located on the back of the radio.
  • Pull out the crank until it is completely extended towards the opposite side
  • Crank clockwise or counter-clockwise in a steady and continuous motion. Best performance is achieved when cranking approximately 150-180 revolutions per minute. On the front of the radio, the Charge/Power light will turn on indicating the rechargeable battery is receiving power.

Charging Radio via USB

  • Connect a micro USB charger to DC IN 5V and the other end to a power source. After approximately 4-6 hours your radio is ready for use.

Charging Mobile Devices

Your radio can also be used for charging other small devices in emergency situations.

  • Connect a USB cable (USB cord not included) to the DC OUT 5V port located on the side of the radio.
  • Connect your mobile device and switch to the DC OUT position mode located on the top of the radio.

LED Flashlight

Turn on the LED flashlight by selecting LIGHT at the top of the radio.
WARNING Avoid shining the light directly into the eyes as this can cause damage.

Powering the Radio

  • Turn the volume dial located on the side of the radio to power on.
  • Select FM/AM/NOAA/ALERT reception.
  • Change the channel by turning the TUNE dial located on the side.
    You may adjust the orientation and length of the antenna to find a stronger signal.

What’s Included

  • Craftsman CMXZRAZW822 Portable Weather Radio

Features

  • Built-in 750 mAh rechargeable NiMH battery
  • Hand power crank 150-180 revolutions per minute, more than 1.5 W.
  • USB output port for charging small electronic devices
  • FM/AM Radio
  • Compatible with 3 AAA batteries (not included)
  • Built-in solar charging panel
  • Micro-USB input port for charging the battery
  • Built-in LED flashlight
  • NOAA/ALERT weather radio bands

Specification

  • Products Covered Length of Coverage
  • Consumer Products One (1) year (or as otherwise required by law) from the date of the product’s original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
  • Consumer Accessories Ninety (90) days from the date of the accessory’s original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
  • Consumer Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.
  • Power Source Solar Powered, Battery Powered
  • Brand Craftsman
  • Color Red, Black
  • Hardware Interface USB
  • Connectivity Technology USB
  • Display Type LED
  • Product Dimensions 1.64 x 5.52 x 3.19 inches
  • Weight 11.7 ounces

EXCLUSIONS

Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this Warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Craftsman or Altis Global Limited., are excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Craftsman branded Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Craftsman branded or certified Products or Accessories or other peripheral equipment is excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Craftsman, Altis Global Limited. or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Craftsman branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?
CRAFTSMAN® is a registered trademark of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., used under license.
© 2018 CRAFTSMAN U.S. & Canada Only Made in China
Product Manufactured by  Altis Global Limited, Atlanta, GA USA. For product, service or warranty information contact us at: CRAFTSMAN.com • 888-331-4569

Recycle Battery

This product uses Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit the disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. This portable weather radio is designed to work as an emergency radio. A 750 mAh NiMH battery is built into the radio. The built-in battery can be charged via micro-USB. A hand crank and solar panel are built-in to provide alternative power sources. A 5V USB out port is also built-in to provide a way to charge small electronic devices such as a cell phone or two-way radio. This radio can also be powered by AAA batteries. The CMXZRAZW822 radio receives FM/AM/NOAA/ALERT bands so you can stay tuned in from anywhere. A built-in LED flashlight provides a light source when needed.

Product Warranty

Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty (“Warranty”)
Thank you for purchasing this Craftsman branded product manufactured under license by Altis Global Limited, Atlanta, GA USA
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained below, Altis Global Limited. warrants that this Craftsman branded product (“Product”) or certified accessory (“Accessory”) sold for use with this product is manufactured to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below. This Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable.
Who is covered?
This Warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser and is not transferable.
What will Altis Global Limited do?
Altis Global Limited. or its authorized distributor at its option and within a commercially reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or Accessories that do not conform to this Warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL CRAFTSMAN LIMITED, ALTIS GLOBAL LIMITED. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from one jurisdiction to another.

Installing AAA Batteries

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  1. Press and slide the back cover down to remove it.
  2. Place 3 new AAA batteries (Suggests Alkaline batteries) according to indicators inside the battery compartment.

Remove AAA batteries when storing the radio for extended periods of time. The battery life of the built-in rechargeable battery will be extended if the battery is recharged every 90 days or so when being stored. Your radio’s built-in rechargeable battery can be recharged in 3 different ways. This will ensure it is ready to use at any time during the day when batteries are not available. Note: In all cases, the radio and light should be OFF and all output charging cables disconnected.
Charging Radio via solar 

  • Remove protective plastic film from the solar panels.
  • Face the solar panel directly towards the sun. 20 Hour approximate charging time for a full charge via solar. You may charge a mobile device or turn on FM/AM/NOAA/ALERT reception after this period.

FCC Compliance Information

Craftsman Weather Radio Model CMXZRAZW822
WARNING  Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

USA Users This weather radio receives all 7 NOAA Weather Channels.
Canadian Users, This weather radio receives all 7 EC (Environmental Canada) Weather Channels.

FAQs

Can you listen to music on a emergency radio?

Radio AM/FM. Amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) radio frequencies can be picked up, allowing one to get real-time updates on circumstances as they evolve from both nearby and distant stations. They can be utilised to listen to music as well.

How does emergency radio work?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues the emergency notifications (NOAA). You will still get updates even if your local radio station is down because they are delivered through NOAA. Radios with a weather band function very similarly to regular radios.

Why does my weather alert radio keep beeping?

Some radios are aware that they must get a weekly test from the NWS every week. The radio emits one beep every ten minutes if ten days pass without receiving a test. At the subsequent weekly test or subsequent watch or warning issuing, the radio will reset itself.

Is a weather radio the same as an emergency radio?

Even if you aren’t listening to it, a weather alert radio automatically reacts when it receives an emergency alert. A weather band radio must be turned on and tuned to the local weather station in order to receive alerts, just as when you’re playing music.

Are weather radios obsolete?

Weather radios are still a crucial tool that, when used properly, might save your or your family’s life in the event of severe weather, despite the fact that they may seem dated.

How do I stop my weather radio from beeping?

If you can’t wait that long, flip the radio over, unhook it from the wall, and take out one battery to stop the beeping. Reconnect the radio’s power and replace the battery. This won’t have an impact on the radio’s settings because the SAME county code and all other data are stored on a flash memory chip.

How do I turn off my Midland weather radio?

Press the PTT button to switch off NOAA WEATHER RADIO. The icon will flash and the current GMRS/FRS radio setting will be shown.

How are the three AAA batteries changed from the inbuilt rechargeable battery?

Just open the back battery door.

How long should a radio be left in the sun to fully charge?

The radio was solar-charged just once. It took around 5 minutes for it to get going, and 30 minutes or so to fully charge. I use a USB connection to charge most of the time. maximum run time of 1.5 hours.

Please tell me where to get the instructions for the Craftsman weather radio?

should be packaged in a folded state.

How do I activate the tornado alert? What setting should we use?

Choose one of the seven channels as your frequency after setting your function switch to NOAA. Once you have a strong signal, simply change the radio’s mode to alert, keep it on with the volume up, and listen for incoming alert broadcasts.

Do you use standard AAA batteries or rechargeable batteries in the absence of instructions?

It may use aaa batteries in addition to the built-in rechargeable battery.

My new radio doesn’t come with instructions! How do I acquire them? I don’t know what buttons or channels to configure?

The directions were folded into the package’s top. My mother cut below them and was unaware that they were there, but I cut right through them and spotted them. However, you can readily locate the instructions online.

How long or how many rotations of the hand crank are required to completely charge the device?

excessively many The best option is to leave it in a window all day to charge from the sun or to plug into a charger. Once it has been fully charged, the charge does last a very long time.

Does it automatically send out emergency alerts, such as for tornadoes?

You will receive automated emergency notifications from CMXZRAZW822 Weather Radio, such as those for tornadoes nearby.

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