Black & Decker VEC117BD User Manual

VectorLite®Power Series

™

1 Million Spotlight

Cordless, Rechargeable with Built-In Work Light

VEC117BD

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Toll Free: [phone]

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TWO YEAR LIMITED W

ARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the
responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than
those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on
this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.

This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The
warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for
any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances.
Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to damage to units from
misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity
power sources.

RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product
that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge.
If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date,
manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it, free of charge.

If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option.
A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The
repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty
period. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items. During the warranty
period, manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United
States.

LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions,
discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our
service facility, alterations, unauthorized use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow
instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and Acts of God.

If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our Technical Support Department toll free at (800)
618-5178 for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may also contact us through
our website at www.vectormfg.com.

STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser
specific legal rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.

TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax
or mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit.
When returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy)
and a description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the
unit, we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.

WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector
Manufacturing. Enter “VEC117BD” as Model and “VectorLite

®

Power Series™1 Million Spotlight” as
Product Type. All V ector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty .
Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE

4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

• TOLL FREE: [phone] • FAX: [phone] •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.

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© 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL WARNINGS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

1. Turn the Spotlight OFF, disconnect all charging adapters and allow the unit to cool
before replacing the lamb bulb.

2. THIS LAMP GETS HOT QUICKLY. Only contact switch when turning ON. Do not touch
the lens, quard or enclosure when the unit is ON.

3. Never place the Spotlight face-down on any surface when lit and keep the
Spotlight away from materials that may burn.

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

5. Keep protective guard in place when operating this Spotlight.

6. DO NOT operate or attempt to char ge this Spotlight with a missing or damaged
safety guard (bezel) or lens.

7. Use only a 6 volt H3 55 watt replacement bulb. See the “Parts Replacement”
section on page 4.

8. Do not immerse this spotlight in water. This unit is NOT WATERPROOF — it is water
resistant. Use in a dry location only.

9. Do not substitute power cords or charging adapters. Only charge with supplied
AC and DC Charging Adapters. Consult the manufacturer for replacement.

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

11. Do not drop or throw Spotlight. It contains glass and a sealed lead acid battery.

12. Do not crush, cut, pull or expose Charging Adapter cords to extreme heat.

13. Position Charging Adapter cords so that they do not become entangled or become
a safety hazard. Keep Charging Adapter cords away from sharp edges.

14. Do not operate while recharging.

15. Keep children away from spotlight. This is not a toy!

BATTERY WARNINGS

• Contains non-spillable sealed lead acid battery. Must be recycled or disposed of

properly. See the “Battery Disposal” section on page 5.

• DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as this may result in an explosion.

• DO NOT open battery or short circuit, as this may cause the battery to leak or get

hot causing personal injury. Any disposal questions call toll-free [phone].

CAUTIONS

• When changing the bulb, use a soft cloth and do not touch the bulb at any time. Oil from skin may

damage the bulb.

• Use only with AC or DC Charging Adapters that are provided with this unit. Contact manufacturer for

replacement.

• Except for the halogen bulb, this unit contains no user-replaceable parts. Attempts to service this unit

other than bulb replacement will void any warranty.

• Plug the Charging Adapter into the Spotlight first, then plug into the charging source.

• DO NOT OVERCHARGE:

– First time charge (AC): 15 hours
– AC recharge: 12-15 hours
– DC recharge: 3-4 hours

Please read this User’s Manual completely before use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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