Black & Decker VEC1138 Instruction Manual

2,000,000 POWER SERIES

™

RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog Number VEC1138

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Cat. # VEC1138 Form # 90522933
June 2007 Copyright © 2007 Black & Decker Printed in China

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES

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WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in

the rain.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or

locked-up place – out of reach of children.

• DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for

which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves

and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection,
gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are
available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing,

and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is

off when plugging in.

• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be

used. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use

with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.

Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use

outdoors and so marked.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

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• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be

sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord.

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or
equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and
equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for
any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating
instructions before using any tool or equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

Do not plug in a power supply without the bulb lens and cover in place.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD: Never contact combustible material to the lens and never tape or tie the switch in

the on position.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:

• All halogen lights give off heat:
– Do not touch lens while operating.
– Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens. Extreme heat can cause fires.
– Never place the light face-down on any surface when lit.

• Never look directly into the light or shine the light into another person’s eyes.

• Keep sharp objects away from lens — it is glass and can break.

• Do not immerse spotlight in water.

• Do not drop or throw spotlight. It contains glass and a sealed lead acid battery.

• Only replace bulb with type indicated in specifications (6 volt, H3 55 watt quartz halogen).

• Use only with AC or DC charging adapters that are provided with unit. Plug in the charging adapter at the

spotlight first, then plug into the charging source.

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

• After charging/recharging, disconnect charging adapter or extension cord and wait 5 minutes before use.

• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose charging adapter cords to extreme heat.

• Position charging adapter cords so they do not become entangled or become a safety hazard. Keep charging

adapter cords away from sharp edges.

• Use in a dry location only.

• Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting the 120

Volt AC Charging Adapter.

• Do not attempt to charge the unit if the 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter plug is damaged— return the unit to

manufacturer for repair.

• Read and Understand This Instruction Manual Before Using This Unit.

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