Harbor Freight Tools 91771 User manual

SOLAR DYNAMO
RECHARGEABLE LANTERN
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Specifications
This lantern is an ideal emergency light, since it offers 4 different methods of
recharging.You may use six standard“C”cell batteries (not included), or plug into a
standard 120V AC outlet using an AC/DC adapter (not included).You may charge
thelantern’sinternal rechargeablebatteries usingeitherthedetachableandwater
resistantsolar panel, or thehand wound dynamo. Inaddition to astandard “flash-
light”feature, this lanternalso offers aflorescent light anda blinking warninglight.
Thislantern has a carrying strap,or may be conveniently wallmounted.
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
WARNING:When using product,basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use product in damp or wet
locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use
electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children away. Do not allow children to handle this product.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, product must be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of
children.
5. Use the right product for the job.Do not attempt to force a small product or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial product.There are certain
applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this
product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
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6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Do not reach
overoracross running machines.
7. Maintain tools with care.The lantern must be kept clean, dry, and free from
oil and grease at all times.
8. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is in the Off position when
notinuse and before pluggingin.
9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense.Do not operate
anyproduct when you aretired.
10. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears
damagedshould be carefully checked to determine thatit will operate properly
and perform its intended function.Any part that is damaged should be
properlyrepairedor replaced by aqualified technician. Do notusethe product
if any switch does not turn On and Off properly.
11. Guard against electric shock. Preventbodycontact with groundedsurfaces
suchaspipes, radiators, ranges, andrefrigeratorenclosures when using any
electrical tool.
12. Servicing. All servicing of this product, with the exception of changing light
bulb, should be done by a qualified service technician.
13. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warninglabels on prescriptions todetermine if yourjudgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product.
14. Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it
must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the
productwithout heating up. Otherwise,the extension cord couldmelt and
catch fire, or cause electrical damage to the product.This product requires
use of an extension cord of up to 10 amps capability (up to 50 feet), with wire
size rated at 18 AWG.Longer extension cords require larger size wire.If you
are using the tool outdoors, use an extension cord rated for outdoor use.
(signified by“WA”on the jacket).
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Note:Performance ofthisproduct(ifpoweredbylinevoltage)may varydependingon
variationsin local linevoltage. Extension cord usage may also affect productperfor-
mance.
Warning:The warnings,cautions,andinstructions discussed in thisinstruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are fac-
tors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the opera-
tor.
Unpacking
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included.
LanternandShoulder Strap. (Note:“C”cell batteries arenotincluded.)
SolarPanel
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor FreightTools at the number
onthe cover of thismanual.
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Operation
Prepare your lantern for use by installing and charging the batteries.
NOTE: Wheneverreplacingorchargingthe batteries, the lantern lights shouldbe
“OFF”.TheLED“charging”lightwill be illuminated during any charging operation.
Install six (6) standard “C” cell batteries in the battery compartment.
1. To do this, first remove the solar
panel as discussed below.
2. Thestandard“C”cell battery
compartmentcoverwillbevisible.
Pull back the clip and remove the
batterycompartmentcover.
3. Install six “C” cell batteries, following
the polarity markings in the battery
compartment.
4. Replacethebatterycompartment
cover.Replacethesolarpanel.
Charging the internal battery using the solar panel
You may charge the internal rechargeable battery, using the solar panel.The solar
panelcharges the battery automaticallywhenever it is exposedto sunlight, whether
itisattached to the lantern ordetached.NOTE: Whenever the internalrechargeable
batteryisbeingrecharged,the“Charging”
indicator light will be lighted.
1. To do this, simply position the solar panel
in direct sunlight.You may want to detach
the solar panel, to more conveniently place
it in direct sunlight. NOTE: The Solar Panel
is water resistant, so it may be placed
outsideininclementweather,whileleaving
the lantern itself indoors, connected only by
thechargingwire.
2. Toremovethesolarpanel, turn thetwo
mounting clips at the top toward each other,
thenliftthe panel upwards.
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SolarPanel
“C” cell battery
compartment
SolarPanel
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3. TheSolarPanelhastwofoldable
legs on the back to help you
positionit for maximumexposure
tosunlight.Thereareadditional
tabs on the back of the Solar Panel
to hang it in a window or other
locationtoreceivesunlight.
NOTE:Initialchargingtimerequired
using the Solar Panel is 12 hours in
directsunlight.Subsequentcharging
timeis 8-12 hours dependingon the
amountof use of the lanternand the
strength of the sunlight. When the
lantern is in use on a regular basis, you should make practice of placing the
solar panel in direct sunlight each day to
rechargetheinternalbattery.NOTE:
Thereisawirecompartmentwithcover
to store the solar panel wire when not in
use.
TheSolarPanel has a connectingwire
which is stored in a compartment
underneath the Solar Panel.To expose
the wire, open the compartment by
pushing the tab as marked.To store the
wire, fold it up and press it into the
storagecompartment.Closethe
compartmentcoverasmarked.
Charging the Lantern using an AC/DC adaptor
YoucanchargetheinternalrechargeablebatteryusinganAC/DCadapter(notincluded).
1. Be sure both the lantern switches are turned OFF.Plug the adapter end of the
AC/DC adapter into the receptacle at the bottom of the lantern. Plugthepower
plugcordoftheAC/DCrechargerintoacircuit-breakerprotected110-120VACoutletplug.
2. The Charger LED will light up as the lantern is charged. Once charged the
LEDwill turn off. When the“Charging” LED turns off, yourlantern is fully
charged,andthe AC/DC chargingunitcan be disconnected fromthe lantern.
NOTE: The Solar Charger and the AC/DC charger are exclusive, so that if the
AC/DC charger is used, the Solar Panel will automatically stop charging to
prevent double charging the battery.
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SolarPanelLegs
SolarPanelWire
andSpareBulb
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Using the hand cranked dynamo to charge the internal battery.
Youcanchargethe internal
battery by hand cranking the built-in
charger.Briskly turn the crank handle in
a clockwise direction to charge the
internal battery.NOTE:Do not crank the
chargerfor more than 15 minutes at a
time. After cranking for 15 minutes, stop
and let the charger cool down for at least
5minutesbeforeresumingcranking.
Thehandcranked dynamo is a
lowpowercharging alternative. It is most
effectiveforchargingthebatteryforuse
with the blinking light. One minute of
rapidcrankingwill power the blinkinglight
forapproximately 20 minutes.
Replacing the Rechargeable Battery & Bulb
Theinternalrechargeable battery should onlybereplaced by a qualified
service technician. Replacement directions as follows:
1) Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the lantern.
2) Remove the existing rechargeable battery.You will have to cut the wires
connecting the battery to the
lantern.
3) Reconnectthe wires on the
replacementbattery, matching
the polarity of the battery by
matching the wire colors.
4) Place the new battery in the
batterycompartment,andreplace
the cover. Always dispose of
batteries properly. Contact your
localhazardousWasteAuthority
forproperdisposalguidelines.
5) Install the new bulb by screwing it clockwise into the socket until finger tight.
6) Replace the light bulb cover by pressing it back into place.
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RechargeableBattery
Compartment
Flash Light Bulb
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Replacing the Lantern Bulb
1) Remove the light cover by
squeezing it to disengage its
locking tabs and pulling it straight
out.
2) Wait until the bulb is cool to the
touch.Removethebulb by
turningit counterclockwise.
3) Installanewbulb.NOTE:There
is a spare bulb stored in the Solar
Panelwirestoragecompartment.
Replacing the Fluorescent Tube
The fluorescent light tube may be
replaced if necessary.Wait until the
bulb is cool to the touch.
1) Press the fluorescent tube cover
upwardtoloosenit.Thenremovethe
tubecover end and tubecover.
2) Remove the tube locks at each
end of the fluorescent tube.
3) Rotate the fluorescent tube 90 degrees, then pull it
out of its holder.
4) Insert the new fluorescent tube into the holder.
Replace the tube locks, then replace the cover.
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Using the Lantern
This lantern may be used in three different ways: Flash Light, Fluorescent
Flood Light, and Blinking Warning Light.
1) To use this Lantern as a Flash Light, slide the right hand Power Switch to the
positionmarked“BULB”.
2) To use this Lantern as a Fluorescent Flood Light, switch the right hand Power
Switchtothe position marked “FLUORESCENT”.
3) To use the BlinkingWarning Light option, slide the left hand Power Switch to
the“BLINK”position.
NOTE:You may use either of the BULB or FLUORESCENT settings with or without
the“BLINK”optionbeingturnedon.
Maintenance
1) Always turn off both Power Switches when the Lantern is not in use.
2) If the Lantern is not to be used for more than several weeks at a time, remove
the 6 “C” cell batteries to prevent possible damage caused by battery leakage.
3) The Solar Panel is water resistant, but not water proof.You may use the Solar
Panel in rainy weather, but protect it from immersion in water.
4) The lantern is not water proof. Exposure to water may cause damage to the
lantern.
5) Store your Lantern in a dry place when not in use.
6) Protect your Lantern from rough handling, as the case or bulbs may be
broken,orthe internal componentsmaybe damaged if theLantern is dropped
orotherwiseabused.
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PLEASE READTHE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCETOOL ONLY. NEITHERTHE MANUFACTURER NOR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE
BUYERTHAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TOTHE PRODUCT OR
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIEDTO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT,
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK
AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT
OR REPLACEMENT PARTSTHERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Features of your Lantern
LeftHandPowerSwitchfor
BlinkingWarningLight RightHand Power Switch for Flash
LightorFlorescent Flood Light
FlashLight
FluorescentFloodLight
JackforAC/DC Charging
Unit(NotIncluded)
ChargingIndicator Light
CarryingHandle
BlinkingWarningLight
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NOTE: NO replacement parts are available for this lantern.
Note: Solar Panel
shown on cover page
of manual.