Black & Decker VEC157BD CHARGING/RECHARGING the Spotlight, Operating Instructions

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CHARGING/RECHARGING THE SPOTLIGHT

This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. Charge unit BEFORE first use using the 120 Volt AC Charger for 20-30 hours or until the green Battery Status LED flashes. Charge after each use until green LED flashes.

Charging/Recharging Using the 120 Volt AC Charger and a Standard Household Extension Cord (not included)

Plug a standard North American 120 volt AC extension cord (not included) into the 120 Volt AC Charger on the back of the unit.

BATTERY STATUS LED

INDICATOR

BUILT-IN 120V AC

CHARGER

Make sure the Spotlight is OFF (the Trigger Lock is in the OFF position and the Trigger is not depressed).

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

Charging/Recharging Using the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter

Plug the barrel tip of the supplied 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter into the 12 Volt DC Charging Port.

12 VOLT DC CHARGING PORT

12 VOLT DC CHARGING ADAPTER

Insert the 12 volt DC plug end into the accessory outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source. Make sure the Spotlight is OFF (the Trigger Lock is in the OFF position and the Trigger is not depressed).

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

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.

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.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE AC CHARGER AND DC CHARGING PORT SIMULTANEOUSLY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the Spotlight

1. Disconnect from charger.

2. The ON/OFF trigger is located in the front of the pistol-grip handle of the spotlight.

3.To turn the spotlight ON, squeeze the trigger.

4.To turn OFF the spotlight, release the trigger.

Note: The ON/OFF trigger can be locked in the ON position using the trigger lock ON switch on the side of the unit.

Operating the LED Area Lights

The ON/OFF pushbutton for the LED Area Lights is located on the top of the Spotlight.

ON/OFF TRIGGER

TRIGGER LOCK ON

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