11. Never look directly into the Spotlight. 12. Avoid touching the Lens as it may become hot during operation. 13. Do not dissassemble the Battery or remove any parts from the Battery and surrounding connections. 14. Do not allow the Spotlight to be exposed to fire or high heat as this may result in an explosion. 15. Disconnect power. Unplug charger when not in use. 16. Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Note: Performance of this tool (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance. Grounding/Voltage Warning Common household current is 110-120 volts. As long as the outlet used with the tool is rated from 110-120V there will be no complications using it with household receptacles. Plug the tool into a 110-120V properly grounded outlet protected by a 15-amp, dual element time delay or circuit breaker. NEVER try to plug a 110-120V tool into a 220-240V circuit or serious complications and possible injury to the operator may occur. The plugs have different shapes to prevent this. Assembly Your Spotlight comes completely assembled. Operation To assist you with operating your Spotlight please refer to Figure 1 on page 5 and to the Parts List and Assembly Diagram located on pages 5 and 6. Note: Always recharge the Spotlight within a 24 hour period after each use. Note: This unit is equipped with an automatic shutoff. If the Battery’s power is running low, the unit will automatically stop operating to protect the battery. Charge the battery immediately. #43972 REV 10/02REV 06/04 Page 3 Charging Charging Note:The battery should be charged before the first use. Step 1) Insert the cord end of the Power Adapter (#13) into the plug on the back of the Spotlight. Plug the Power Adapter (#13) into electrical outlet. Step 2) The red light indicates the unit is properly plugged in. Leave the Power Adapter (#13) plugged in for approximately 10 hours until the Spotlight is fully charged. Recharging time is 8 to 10 hours. Note:The charging light will automatically turn off when the battery is fully charged. Always unplug the Power Adapter (#13) from the Spotlight after the Spotlight is charged. The Spotlight will not function properly if the Power Adapter is plugged into the Spotlight. Car Adapter Your Spotlight comes with a Car Adapter (#14). To operate your Car Adapter follow the steps listed below. Step 1) Insert the cord end of the Car Adapter (#14) into the plug on the back of the Spotlight. Plug the Car Adapter (#14) into your car’s lighter -see Figure 1 on page 5. Leave the Car Adapter (#14) plugged in for approximately 9 to 12 hours until the Spotlight is fulled charged. Recharging time is 5 to 8 hours. Step 2) Always unplug the Car Adapter (#14) from the Spotlight after the Spotlight is charged. The Spotlight will not function properly if the Car Adapter is plugged into the Spotlight. Note: When charging the Spotlight, only place the Spotlight on a non-flammable surface. Tripod Adapter Step 1) Your Spotlight can be screwed onto a tripod or workstand (neither is included). At the bottom of the Trigger Grip Handle there is Tripod Adapter (#6). Screw this onto the fitting on your tripod or workstand. On/Off with Locking Button Your Spotlight is equipped with a Button Hold to allow you to have the Spotlight on while leaving your hands free for work. Step 1) To turn on your Spotlight, press down on the Button (#11). Pressing down on the Button (#11) will engage the Locking Button (#10)-see Figure 1. Note: Never leave Spotlight unattended with the Locking Trigger Hold left on. Step 2) To release the Locking Button(#10), push in on the left side of the Locking Button (#10)-see Figure 1. Replacing the Battery: To replace the battery, unscrew the back of the Housing #1 and pull out the Battery. Remove red and black wire connections from the old battery. Attach these two wire connections to the new replacement battery. NOTE: Make sure red battery wire connects to red battery terminal and black battery wire connects to black battery terminal. Carefully slide the new Battery into the Housing #1, making sure that the wires are not damaged. Screw the back of the Housing #1 back into place. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL. #43972 Rev 11/00 Rev 10/02 Rev 11/02 REV 09/03 Page 4 Housing (1) Housing (1) UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS When unpacking your Spotlight-500,000 Candle Power check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353. Parts...