Black & Decker VEC158BD User Manual

Twin-Beam Spotlight

3,000,000 Power Series

™

Corded • Cordless • Rechargeable

53SB

E231887

VEC158BD

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 U.S.

Toll Free: [phone]

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 Suppor t 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 “VEC158BD” as Model and “3,000,000 Power Series

™

Twin-Beam Spotlight” as Product Type. All
Vector 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.

BD080905

© 2005 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

• Contains non-spillable sealed lead acid batteries. They must be recycled or disposed
of properly.

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

• DO NOT open battery or short circuit, this may cause the battery to leak or
get hot causing personal injury. Any disposal questions call toll-free (877)
288-7722.

• RISK OF FIRE/ELECTRIC SHOCK — do not plug in a power supply without the bulb
lens and cover in place.

• 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.

CAUTIONS

• 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 bulbs with type indicated in specifications (12 volt, H3 quar tz halogen. 75 watt).

• Use only with AC or DC charging adapters that are provided with unit.

• DO NOT OVERCHARGE:
– AC recharge up to 30 hours maximum.
– DC recharge up to 4 hours maximum.

– After recharge, disconnect charging adapter and wait 5 minutes before use.

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

• 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-ser viceable par ts inside.

THIS UNIT IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY ADULTS. KEEP AWA Y FROM CHILDREN!

Read This User’s Manual Before Using This Spotlight.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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