Chicago Electric 43972 - Manual (Page 4)

Charging
Your Spotlight Battery (#9) is rechargeable. To recharge your Battery (#9) your Spotlight comes with a Power
Adapter (#13). The battery capacity will be reduced if the Spotlight is not used for 3 months. It is
recommended that the battery be re-charged at least one time every 3 months.
Note: The battery should be charged before the first use.
Step 1) Insert the cord end of the Power Adapter (#13) into the plug on the back of the Spotlight.
Plug the Power Adapter (#13) into electrical outlet.
Step 2) The red light indicates the unit is properly plugged in. Leave the Power Adapter (#13) plugged
in for approximately 10 hours until the Spotlight is fully charged. Recharging time is 8 to
10 hours.
Note: The charging light will automatically turn off when the battery is fully charged.
Always unplug the Power Adapter (#13) from the Spotlight after the Spotlight is
charged. The Spotlight will not function properly if the Power Adapter is plugged into the
Spotlight.
Car Adapter
Your Spotlight comes with a Car Adapter (#14). To operate your Car Adapter follow the steps listed below.
Step 1) Insert the cord end of the Car Adapter (#14) into the plug on the back of the Spotlight. Plug
the Car Adapter (#14) into your car’s lighter -see Figure 1 on page 5. Leave the Car Adapter
(#14) plugged in for approximately 9 to 12 hours until the Spotlight is fulled charged.
Recharging time is 5 to 8 hours.
Step 2) Always unplug the Car Adapter (#14) from the Spotlight after the Spotlight is charged. The
Spotlight will not function properly if the Car Adapter is plugged into the Spotlight.
Note: When charging the Spotlight, only place the Spotlight on a non-flammable surface.
Tripod Adapter
Step 1) Your Spotlight can be screwed onto a tripod or workstand (neither is included). At the bottom
of the Trigger Grip Handle there is Tripod Adapter (#6). Screw this onto the fitting on your
tripod or workstand.
On/Off with Locking Button
Your Spotlight is equipped with a Button Hold to allow you to have the Spotlight on while leaving your hands
free for work.
Step 1) To turn on your Spotlight, press down on the Button (#11). Pressing down on the Button (#11)
will engage the Locking Button (#10)-see Figure 1. Note: Never leave Spotlight unattended with
the Locking Trigger Hold left on.
Step 2) To release the Locking Button(#10), push in on the left side of the Locking Button (#10)-see
Figure 1.
Replacing the Battery: To replace the battery, unscrew the back of the Housing #1 and pull out the Battery.
Remove red and black wire connections from the old battery. Attach these two wire connections to the new
replacement battery.
NOTE: Make sure red battery wire connects to red battery terminal and black battery wire connects to black
battery terminal.
Carefully slide the new Battery into the Housing #1, making sure that the wires are not damaged. Screw the
back of the Housing #1 back into place.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE , DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL .
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