NightSearcher Hawk-Star X User manual

Hawk-Star
Hawk-Star X
Rechargeable LED
Searchlight
USER MANUAL
www.nightsearcher.co.uk

Parts
1
3
4
1 Narrow beam
2 Wide beam
3 On/Off/Mode Button
4 Adjustable stand
5 Battery status and charging indicator
6 Charging base
7 AC Charger
8 DC Charger
6
5
Page 2: Parts
Page 3-4: Quick start guide, Battery status indicators, Emergency Function
Page 5: Mounting the charging base, Attaching the shoulder strap
Page 6: Operating the Hawk-Star
Page 7: Specication
Page 8: Important warnings, Safe disposal of waste electrical products
Warranty terms
Thank you for purchasing the NightSearcher Hawk-Star/ Hawk-Star X rechargeable searchlight,
our latest innovation offering an all-in-one solution that combining a high performance
searchlight and powerful wide angled oodlight in a single lightweight, compact unit.
Important: Please read these instructions carefully to ensure the safe and
effective use of this product.
Index
2.
8
7
* Optional shoulder strap is available.
2

1. Slide the Hawk-Star inside
the changing base, push until
it slots in the back and connects
with the charging ports.
Quick Start Guide - Charging
2. Connect the charger lead
into the input socket at the
back of the charging base.
3B. Plug the charger into a
suitable socket outlet. Turn switch
on. The indicator on the charger
will illuminate red when charging
and green when fully charged.
4. The battery indicator will illuminate from Red
(Low battery)---Amber---Green (fully charged).
The lights will turn off once fully charged. When
the Hawk-Star is charged unplug and remove
the charging lead. Recharge for 6.5 hours
HawkStar, and 8 hours HawkStar-X.
3.
3A. Plug the vehicle charger into
the car cigarette socket. The indicator
on the charger will illuminate red when
charging and green when fully charged.
OR

6. Once is the Hawk-Star is released slide the
searchlight out of the charging base.
The Hawk-Star is ready to be used.
Quick Start Guide - Charging Continued...
Please note:
The battery will reach optimum performance after
5 complete discharge/charge cycles.
5. To release the Hawk-Star from the charging base,
hold and pull the release levers towards you, use
your thumb to push the searchlight away from the
charging slot as shown in picture.
4.
When the Hawk-Star is switched ON, the battery indicator will
illuminate for 5 seconds to show the battery status.
Green: Full Battery
Red: Low Battery
Amber: Half Battery
Battery Status Indicators
Emergency Function
The HawkStar/-X has an emergency function to automatically illuminate in the event of a
power cut. To use this function, turn the search light on and place in the charging base.
Switch on the charger, in the event of a power cut the HawkStar will illuminate to aid the
lights location.

5.
Mounting The Charging Base The Hawk-Star is supplied with a charging base,
providing a convenient way to charge it. The base
can be used at on a desk, or xed on a wall or a
vehicle. The charging base has four mounting holes,
measurements are shown in Fig 1. Make sure the M5
xings screws used to mount the charging base, are
strong enough to support the weight of the Hawk-Star.
Take care not to over tighten the xings and mount on
a at/level surface, so the charge base isn’t distorted
or damaged.
74mm
137mm
31mm
42mm 105mm
194mm
NightSearcher Search Light
INSTALLATION DETAILS
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
OF VEHICLE
MOUNT USING FOUR M5 FIXING SCREWS
HOLDER MAY BE MOUNTED
ON EITHER A HORIZONTAL
OF VERTICAL PANEL
74mm
137mm
31mm
42mm
105mm
194mm
NightSearcher Search Light INSTALLATION DETAILS
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
OF VEHICLE
MOUNT USING FOUR M5 FIXING SCREWS
HOLDER MAY BE MOUNTED
ON EITHER A HORIZONTAL
OF VERTICAL PANEL
74mm
137mm
31mm
42mm
105mm
194mm
NightSearcher Search Light INSTALLATION DETAILS
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
OF VEHICLE
MOUNT USING FOUR M5 FIXING SCREWS
HOLDER MAY BE MOUNTED
ON EITHER A HORIZONTAL
OF VERTICAL PANEL
Holder may be mounted on either a
horizontal or vertical panels.
Fig 1.
Attaching Shoulder Strap
A optional shoulder strap is available to
buy, making it comfortable to carry the
searchlight, whilst keeping your hands
free to perform other tasks. See Fig 2.
showing the tting and removing of the
strap.
Fig 2.

To switch ON, simply press the grey button and the Hawk-Star will default to Mode 1:
Full narrow light. It has 7 other light modes, please follow the diagram below to activate the
required light mode.
Hawk-Star Light Modes:
Operating The Hawk-Star
PUSH
OFF
7WIDE
80% BEAM
SOS
6BOOST
BEAM
PUSH
Off
OFF
ON
OFF
MODE
BUTTON
1NARROW
100% BEAM
2NARROW
76% BEAM
5SOS
BEAM
Off
OFF
PUSH AND
HOLD
Narrow Light: 1100%
276%
348%
5SOS
4Strobe
Boost Light:
6Narrow Light
+ Wide Light
Wide Light: 780%
8 100%
9Dimmable 10-100%
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH Off
OFF
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH AND
HOLD
AFTER 5
SECONDS OF
USE, PUSH THE
MODE BUTTON IN
ANY LIGHT MODE
OFF
6.
RAPID PRESS
3 TIMES
FROM
ANY MODE
3NARROW
48% BEAM
4STROBE
BEAM
8WIDE
100% BEAM
9PUSH
AND HOLD
TO DIM
LIGHT

Specification:
Mode Lumens Runtime Lumens Runtime
Boost Narrow + Wide beam 2,250 3hrs 30mins 4,200 4hrs 30mins
Search 100% 1,250 7hrs 2,200 7hrs 15mins
76% 950 8hrs 1,300 9hrs 45mins
48% 600 9hrs 30mins 900 12hrs 30mins
Flood 100% 1,000 6hrs 30mins 2,000 7hrs 30mins
80% 800 7hrs 30mins 1,250 9hrs 45mins
Charging time 6hrs 30mins 8hrs
IP Rating IP67 IP67
Battery 7.4V 6.6Ah Li-ion 7.4V 10.2Ah Li-ion
Impact Resistant 1.5 Metres 1.5 Metres
Supplied with AC Adaptor, Charging Base, Shoulder Strap and Vehicle charger
Product Code NSHAWKSTAR NSHAWKSTAR-X
Dimensions 250x(W)125x(D)120mm
Weight 1.0KG 1.1KG
Hawk-Star: Hawk-Star X:
• Read manual before use.
• Always use the charger supplied, never use a damaged charger or alternative charger.
• Disconnect from any power sources and switch off, before performing any routine cleaning
or maintenance.
• Leave servicing to a qualied person. In case of any problems or questions please contact
NightSearcher Limited or an authorised distributor.
• Do not shine the light directly into people’s eyes, as it may damage their eyesight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
Important Warnings
Safe disposal of waste electrical products and batteries
If at any time, you need to dispose of this product or parts of this product: please note
that waste electrical products and batteries should not be disposed of with ordinary
household waste. Recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for
recycling advice. Alternatively, NightSearcher is happy to take receipt of this product at
end-of-life and will recycle it on your behalf.
All NightSearcher products have a 3-year standard warranty on all manufacturing defects and
1-year warranty on all rechargeable batteries from the date of purchase.
Extended Warranty: From 1st September 2018, customers have the option to
extend the warranty of the product to 5 years for manufacturing defects.
Registration of the product must be made within one month of purchase by
sending us an email [e-mail]. In the message please state in
your own words that you would like to register your NightSearcher product for the
extended warranty. To view NightSearcher’s warranty policy, please visit:
http://nightsearcher.com/en/warranty.html or scan the QR code.
Warranty:
7.

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Unit 4, Applied House
Fitzherbert Spur
Farlington
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 1TT, UK
Tel: [phone]
www.nightsearcher.co.uk
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