Harbor Freight Tools 94069 Installation guide

94069
ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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SOLAR GARDEN
LIGHT POST

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DESCRIPTION
75” High
9” Overall Diameter
White Die Cast Aluminum Post
12 LED Bulbs with 2.5 Watt Solar Panel; Light Color: White
Automatic ON/OFF
1.2V x 2800 mAh NiCd Recharg. Batteries-“C” (Qty. 3, Included)
Slider (AUTO/OFF)
8 to 10 Hours When Fully Charged
11.4 Lbs.
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Keep work area well lit.
3. DO NOT OPERATE BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT IN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES, SUCH AS IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES, OR DUST. Battery powered equipment creates sparks which may ignite
flammables.
4. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using any product, any part that
appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will perform its
intended function. Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts
immediately.
5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY IMPACT EYE
GOGGLES WHEN ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE SOLAR GARDEN
LIGHT POST.
6. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
7. ALWAYS CHECK HARDWARE AND ASSEMBLED PARTS AFTER
ASSEMBLING. All connections should be tight and hardware tightened.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Children must never be allowed in the work area when
assembling this product. Do not let them to attempt to climb or play on the Solar
Garden Light Post.
Overall Height
Light
Materials
Light Source
Photo Cell
Battery Type
Power Switch
Night Running Time
Net Weight
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9. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught
in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becom-
ing caught in the moving parts.
10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the Solar Garden Light Post in unex-
pected situations.
11. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not
assemble this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
12. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only iden-
tical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
13. MAINTAIN PRODUCT WITH CARE. Do not use damaged equipment. Tag dam-
aged equipment “Do not use” until repaired.
14. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. USE THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT FOR
YOUR APPLICATION. The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed. Do not use small equipment, tools, or attach-
ments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools, or attachments. Do not
use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
15. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND OTHER UN-
TRAINED PERSONS. Battery powered equipment can be dangerous in the hands
of children and untrained users.
16. CHECK FOR MISALIGNMENT OR BINDING OF PARTS, BREAKAGE OF
PARTS, AND ANY OTHER CONDITIONTHAT MAY AFFECT THE SOLAR GAR-
DEN LIGHT POST’S OPERATION. If damaged, have the Solar Garden Light
Post serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.
17. EQUIPMENT SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED RE-
PAIR PERSONNEL. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
18. WHEN SERVICING EQUIPMENT, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
”INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND CLEANING”
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.

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19. PROPER BATTERY CARE: Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage
or temperature conditions. If battery fluid comes in contact with skin, wash with
soap and water and rinse with lemon juice and vinegar. If the fluid comes into
contact with the eyes, flush with water for several minutes and contact a doctor
immediately. Never burn the Battery, as it can explode in the fire. Do not use the
Solar Garden Light Post with a leaking Battery. Contact local solid waste au-
thorities for instructions on correct disposal or recycling of the Battery.
WARNING: The warnings and precautions discussed in this 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.
WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5,
et seq. )
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If the Solar Garden Light Post does not turn on at night, it may be caused
by one of the following conditions:
A. The power Switch (12) is in its “OFF” position. Make sure the Switch is in the
“AUTO” position.
B. Other light sources (i.e., porch lights, street lights) are located too near the
Solar Garden Light Post. The built-in Light Sensor reacts to other light sources
as it will to actual sunlight, and will keep the Solar Light off. It may be necessary
to relocate the Solar Light Pole away from light sources other than the sun.
C. The Batteries (15) are not fully charged. Make sure the Solar Garden Light
Pole is located in an area where the Solar Panel gets the maximum amount of
full, direct, sunlight at least 8 hours every day. If the weather is cloudy or
overcast during the day, the Batteries will not be recharged fully to operate
properly at night. The Solar Garden Light Pole must receive at least eight hours
direct sunlight every day to fully charge the Batteries. If the Solar Garden Light
Pole does not receive enough sunlight during the day, you must wait until it is
recharged in the next sunny day and resume normal operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page #11) are
included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING THE CEMENT
1. The Solar Garden Light Post must be installed in a sunny location where it will
receive at least 8 hours of sunlight each day. Any cover, shade, or shadowing will
prevent the light solar panel from absorbing sunlight, decreasing the Solar Garden
Light Post’s effectiveness.
2. The location should not be near a nighttime light source such as a porch light or
street light, as these may keep the Solar Garden Light Post from automatically
turning on.
3. Once a proper location has been selected (i.e., along edge of walks, patios, near
steps and driveway entrances), mark the area on the cement using the Post Base
(39) as a template. This will measure the distance of the holes that are to be drilled
into the cement. Note: It is not recommended that this Solar Garden Light Post be
mounted on soil, wooden decks or other surfaces.
4. Once the measurements have been marked, drill a 1/2” diameter x 3.5” deep hole
into each of the three marked holes on the cement. Make sure there are no hidden
electrical cables or wires in the drilling path. Harbor Freight Tools is not
responsible for damage to concrete.
PREPARING THE SCREWS TO BE PLACED IN THE CEMENT
1. Place a Brass Sleeve with the slots facing downward on each of the Anchor Bolts
(41). Place the Brass Washer into the brass sleeve. Tighten down, securing and
anchoring each brass “sleeve”. See
Figure 1.
2. With a hammer, gently tap the “sleeve” with the Anchor Bolt (41) into each of the
drilled holes in the cement. Leave enough of the threads of the Screw exposed so
the Base (39) can be assembled. Tighten the nut securely to expand the Brass
Sleeve.
See Figures 1 & 2 .
Brass Washer
Anchor
Bolt (41)
Lock Washer
Nut
Sleeve
Figure 1 Figure 2
“Sleeve”
Screw (41)
(Base)
(Cement)

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3. Fit the Base (39) over the three Screws (41) and secure with lock washers and nuts
provided.
See Figure 1 on the previous page & Figure 3 .
Figure 3
4. Fit the Middle Column (37) over the Base (39), matching up the holes. Secure with
three Hex Bolts (38).
See Figure 4 .
5. Thread the Top Column (36) to the Lamp Assembly.
See Figure 5 . Note: If the
top of the Lamp is not assembled, see Replacing the Batteries on page 8,
item #5 and the assembly drawing on page 10.
Lock
Washer
Nut
Base (39)
Figure 4 Figure 5
Middle
Column
(37)
Hex Bolt
(38)
To p
Column
(36)
Lamp
Assembly
Threads

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6. Thread the Top Column (36) onto the Middle Column (37). See Figures 6 & 7 .
To p
Column
(36)
Middle
Column
(37)
Threads
Middle
Column
(37)
Figure 6
Figure 7
1. On the underside of the Lamp Cover (2) turn the Switch (12) to its “AUTO”
position.
See Figure 8.
2. Allow the Solar Garden Light Post to charge in direct sunlight for at least 8 hours.
From then on, the Solar Garden Light Post will turn on and off automatically.
3. If the Solar Garden Light Post does not receive enough sunlight during the day,
you must wait until it is recharged in the next sunny day and resume normal
operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 8
“AUTO”
Power
Switch (12)
Lamp
Cover (2)
Threads
To p
Column
(36)
Lamp
Assembly

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REPLACING THE BATTERIES
1. On the underside of the Lamp Cover (2) turn the Switch (12) to its “OFF” position.
See Figure 8 on previous page.
2. Unscrew the top light assembly from the Top Column (36). Remove the Lamp Cover
(2) by unscrewing Screws (22) with a screwdriver (not provided).
See Figure 9.
Also, loosen the Upper Reflector (19) underneath by unscrewing Screws (17). Set
screws aside and gently move the Upper Reflector to one side, being careful not to
damage the wires. See Figures 10 & 11.
3. Inside the Lamp Cover (2) are the battery compartments. Remove the Large and
Small Battery Compartment Lids (16 & 18).
See Figure 11.
4. Replace old batteries with three new 1.2V NiCd “C” 2800 mAh Batteries (15). Note
the polarity position of the old Batteries, Positive (+)and Negative (–):Install
the new Batteries in the same position. Reattach the Battery Compartment Lids.
See Figure 11 . (Dispose of old batteries at your local waste disposal facility.)
5. Reassemble Reflector and top light unit and retighten the screws. This completes
the lamp assembly. Reattach to the Top Column (36). Turn the Switch (12) to “AUTO”.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Screw
(22)
Lamp
Cover
(2)
Large Battery
Compartment
Lid (16)
Small Battery
Compartment
Lid (18)
Screw
(17)
Upper
Reflector
(19)
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6. If there the days are excessively cloudy and dark, you may bring the top lamp
assembly indoors and recharge with a DC 6 Volt @300 MA maximum, AC adapter
(not included). The connection for the charger is on the underside of the Lamp
Cover (2) next to the AUTO/OFF Switch (12).
See Figure 12. Follow the directions
for charging that are included with the charger. Harbor Freight Tool is not
responsible for damage due to recharging inaccurately.
AUTO/OFF
Switch (12)
Adapter
Connection
Figure 12
MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect the Solar Panel (1) for damage. With a clean, soft cloth, or vacuum,
remove all dirt and debris from the Solar Panel. Do not use solvents to wipe off the
Solar Light assembly, as damage to the unit may result. If necessary, wipe with a
damp cloth, using a mild detergent.
2. If you store the Solar Garden Light Post for more than two days, turn the Power
Switch to its “OFF” position. For longer periods of storage, it should be recharged
once every month. Otherwise remove batteries. But for best performance it should
not be stored for prolonged periods. Always store out of reach of children and
untrained users.
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PARTS LIST
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ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.