Schumacher Electric SL175U Series User manual

SL175U Series
360˚ SMD LED Portable Work Light
OWNER’S MANUAL

SL175U Series
360˚ SMD LED Portable Work Light
OWNERS MANUAL
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.
1.2 Read, understand and follow all
instructions, cautions and warnings
listed in this manual. Failure to follow all
instructions and abide by all cautions and
warnings could result in personal injury,
injury to others and property damage.
1.3 IMPORTANT! CHARGE WORK LIGHT
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE,
AFTER EACH USE, AND AT LEAST
EVERY 6 MONTHS.
1.4 DO NOT turn on the work light while it is
being charged.
1.5 DO NOT handle or move the work light
while it is being charged.
1.6 DO NOT look directly into the light or
shine the light directly into the eyes of any
person or animal.
1.7 DO NOT allow children to use the
work light.
1.8 DO NOT operate the work light if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to
a qualied service person.
1.9 DO NOT leave the battery in a discharged
state.
1.10 WARNING! Do not use any other charger
except the one provided to charge the
internal battery. Use of a charger not
supplied by the manufacturer may result
in a risk of re, injury to persons and/or
damage to property.
1.11 DO NOT use the work light with a charger
which has a damaged cord or plug,
replace the cord or plug immediately.
1.12 IMPORTANT! Make sure the voltage
marked on the charger plug is the same
as the work light.
1.13 To reduce the risk of damage to the
charger plug, pull by the plug, rather than
the cord when disconnecting the charger.
1.14 DO NOT use the provided charger to
charge or power any other electrical item.
1.15 DO NOT immerse the work light in water.
1.16 AC CHARGER FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT expose the AC charger to water
or use in damp conditions.
1.17 Ensure the work light is unplugged and
allowed to cool before attempting any
cleaning or replacement.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
BURNS OR FIRE, FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
2.1 DO NOT disassemble the work light;
take it to a qualied service person when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of re.
2.2 DO NOT crush, puncture, short external
contacts or dispose of in re or water.
2.3 DO NOT expose to temperatures above
140°F (60°C).
2.4 Recycle or dispose of the used battery as
required by local regulations.
2.5 If the electrolyte in the cells gets on
your skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water. If it gets into your eyes, rinse
thoroughly with cool water and seek
immediate medical attention.
2.6 This product contains a lithium ion
battery. In case of re, you may use
water, a foam extinguisher, Halon,
CO2, ABC dry chemical, powdered
graphite, copper powder or soda (sodium
carbonate) to extinguish the re. Once
the re is extinguished, douse the
product with water, an aqueous-based
extinguishing agent, or other nonalcoholic
liquids to cool the product and prevent the
battery from re-igniting. NEVER attempt
to pick up or move a hot, smoking, or
burning product, as you may be injured.
2.7 WARNING: This product contains one
or more chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

3. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Remove any cord wraps and uncoil the cable between the charger and the work light.
4. FEATURES
1
2
3
1. Foam-covered handle
2. SMD LEDs (72)
3. Ball joint for swivel and tilt
4. Charging status LEDs
5. Power button
6. Charging input jack
7. USB output port
Not shown:
8. 100-240V AC wall charger
with plug adaptors
4 5 6 7
PLUG A PLUG C PLUG G PLUG I
5. CHARGING
IMPORTANT! CHARGE THE WORK
LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE, AND AT
LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS.
Failure to do this will reduce the battery’s
capacity and may void the warranty.
5.1 Before charging, make sure the work light
is turned off.
5.2 Remove the connection cover on the back
of the light, below the red Power button.
Insert the end of the AC charger cable
into the input jack on the back of the work
light. Attach the appropriate plug adaptor
to the charger. Plug the AC charger into a
live AC outlet.
5.3 The green charging status LEDs will ash,
to indicate charging has begun.
5.4 Charging will take approximately 4.5
hours. When the battery has charged fully,
all three LEDs will show steady green.
5.5 When fully charged, unplug the charger
from the AC outlet, and then from the work
light. The work light is now ready for use.
5.6 Recharge the work light after use, and at
least every 6 months.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE WORK LIGHT
IMPORTANT: Charge the internal battery
before use. (Make sure the work light is
powered off before charging.)
1. Direct the lens away from your eyes
before turning the light on.
2. Press button once to turn on at low
power.
Press button twice for medium power.
Press button three times to turn on
at high power.
Press button again to shut off the light.
3. Rotate the work light for more precise
positioning.
4. Recharge the work light after use, and
at least every 6 months.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2.1A at 5V DC.
1. Charge the internal battery before use.
2. Connect your charging cable to the
USB port and the device’s input port.
3. Turn on the USB device.
4. When nished using the USB port,
disconnect the USB device.
5. Recharge the work light.
7. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 After use and before performing
maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
work light.
7.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt or oil from
the charger, cords and case.
7.3 Ensure that all of the work light’s
components are in place and in good
working condition.
7.4 Any servicing should be performed by
qualied service personnel.

8. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
8.2 Take care to avoid/prevent damage to the
charger, cords and unit. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property
damage.
8.3 Charge the work light’s internal battery
immediately after purchase, after every
use and every 6 months.
8.4 All batteries are affected by temperature.
The ideal storage temperature is at 70°F
(21 ˚C). The internal battery will gradually
self-discharge (lose power) over time,
especially in warm environments. Leaving
the battery in a discharged state may
result in permanent battery damage. To
ensure satisfactory performance and
avoid permanent damage, charge the
internal battery every 6 months.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The work light does not
operate.
The battery is not charged. Recharge the battery to full
charge.
10. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
11.1 Internal battery
• The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains before removing the
battery.
• The battery must be disposed of safely.
11.2 WEEE Directive
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household
wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmentally-safe recycling.
11. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery....................................................................................Lithium Ion, 7.4V, 4400 mAh
Light ....................................................................................................72 0.5W SMD LEDs
Lumen output............................................... 3000 lm (high); 1500 lm (med.); 750 lm (low)
Ingress protection rating ..............................................................................................IP65
USB output.............................................................................................................5V, 2.1A
Operating time ........................................1.5 hours (high); 2.5 hours (med.); 5 hours (low)
Charging time....................................................................................................... 4.5 hours
Operating temperature.............................................................. 14˚–104˚ F (-10˚ –+40˚ C)
Charger:
Input...............................................................................................................100-240V AC
Output ............................................................................................................... 12V/1A DC
12. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Charger replacement kit
(Wall charger with adaptors for A, C, G, I plugs)...............................................93026979Z
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