Black and Decker Spotlight Charger - Charging Instructions for the VEC158BD

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EASY GRIP HANDLE

RUBBER BEZEL

2LED AREA LIGHTS

TRIGGER GUARD

(AND TRIGGER)

TWIN HALOGEN BULBS

12VOLT DC ACCESSORY OUTLET

Charging Using the 120 Volt AC Charger

•Plug a standard North American 120 volt AC extension cord into the 120 Volt AC Charger on the back of the unit.

		BUILT-IN 120 VOLT
HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD		AC CHARGER
(NOT INCLUDED)

•Turn OFF the Area Lights and Spotlight (Light Mode Switch is not set to “AREA” and the Trigger is not depressed). Disconnect any 12 volt DC appliances from the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet.

•Charge until the Battery Status LED Indicator green LED lights (approximately 20-30 hours). DO NOT CHARGE FOR LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.

•Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external charging source.

•After AC recharging, wait 5 minutes before using the Spotlight.

CAUTION

BUILT IN 120 VOLT AC

CHARGER

LIGHT MODE SWITCH

BATTERY STATUS

LED INDICATORS

12 VOLT DC CHARGING/POWER PORT

BATTERY STATUS

PUSHBUTTON

Do not turn on any lights or operate any appliances through the Spotlight’s DC Accessory Outlet when using the 120 Volt AC Charger.

Charging Using the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter

Make sure the DC source (jump-starter, battery pack, vehicle accessory outlet, etc.) is 12 volt DC and is able to supply at least one half amp at 12 volt DC for 8 hours. This means a battery pack should be charged with at least 4 amp hours capacity.

The VEC158BD can be simultaneously charged and operated from a 12 volt DC source. Make sure the 12 volt DC source can supply minimum 15 amps of current if the Spotlight is to be operated while the batteries are being charged.

•Insert the 12 volt DC plug end of the 12 Volt DC Charging/Power Adapter into the accessory outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source.

CHARGING/RECHARGING THE SPOTLIGHT

This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. BEFORE first use, charge the Spotlight using the 120 Volt AC Charger for 20-30 hours or until the green LED Indicator lights.

To check the battery charge status at any time, press the Battery Status Pushbutton. The LED Indicators display the level of charge. Three red LEDs indicate a high level of charge; two, a medium level; and one red LED indicates that the unit should be charged soon.) The green LED lights to show a fully charged unit.

It is recommended that you charge the Spotlight after each use (or every 2 months when not in frequent use) until the green LED lights so the unit is always ready when you need it.

		12 VOLT DC
12 VOLT DC CHARGING/POWER		CHARGING/
12 VOLT DC CHARGING/POWER		POWER PORT
ADAPTER (INCLUDED)		POWER PORT
ADAPTER (INCLUDED)

•Plug the barrel-tip end into the 12 Volt DC Charging/Power Port on the back of the unit.

•Charge until the Battery Status LED Indicator green LED lights when the Battery Status Display pushbutton is pressed (approximately 3-4 hours). DO NOT CHARGE FOR LONGER THAN 4 HOURS.

•Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external charging/ power source.

Note: When using a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as a charging source, be aware that some vehicles require you to turn on the ignition to power the accessory outlet.