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BULB CHANGERBULB CHANGER
®
BULB CHANGER
BULB CHANGERBULB CHANGER
02540
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com
Copyright © 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any
artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent
of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353
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Specifications
ITEM
Bulb Compatibility
Min. Length
Max. Length
Attachments (3)
Net Weight
Round Flood, Standard Incandescent,
Round Recessed Track Lighting
46” (No Attachments)
120-1/2” (No Attachments)
Flood Light, Standard Incandescents,
2-1/2” Suction Cup
1.2 Lbs.
DESCRIPTION
Save This Manual
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well
lighted, use alternate lighting, if possible, when changing bulbs. Do not use in
the presence of flammable gases or liquids. Never use this product around
live open wiring.
3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do
not let them handle this product.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, product must be stored in a dry
location. Always lock up product and keep out of reach of children.
5. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force a small product
or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial product. There are certain
applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better and
more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this product
and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
6. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles to
protect your eyes if a lightbulb should break while being changed.
7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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8. Maintain product with care. Keep product clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Inspect
periodically and if any part appears worn or damaged, replace this product.
The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all
times.
9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
this product when you are tired.
10. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Unpacking
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts listed on Page 4 are included.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
on the cover of this manual.
Operation
Note: Bulbs that have been installed tightly may require that you loosen them by
hand before using this product. Caution: Protect your hands by wearing gloves or
wraping the bulb in a cloth, while carefully loosening the bulb.
Numbered parts refer to those listed in the Parts List and Assembly Diagram on
Page 4.
1. Disconnect the electrical plug/circuit of the appliance using the bulb you wish
to change. Wait until bulb has cooled, if applicable.
2. Thread the appropriate Bulb Changing Accessory onto the end of the Handle
[2]. Use the Narrow Attachment Accessory [4] for changing standard
incandescent bulbs, the Wide Attachment Accessory [3] for changing
floodlight bulbs, and the Suction Cup [5] for changing recessed track lighting
bulbs.
3. To adjust the length of the Handle, grip it with one hand above the black Cuff
[1] and the other hand below. Twist your upper hand counterclockwise to
loosen the Handle, and slide your hands apart until the Handle has reached
the desired length. Twist your upper clockwise to tighten the Handle.
4. Slide Attachment Head over the bulb. Turn to loosen the bulb and remove.
Caution: Be careful not to touch a hot bulb.
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5. Fit a new bulb into the Attachment Head and insert bulb into socket. Tighten
bulb in socket, and pull Attachment Head away from bulb.
6. To use the Suction Cup Attachment, attach string to the hole on the edge of
the Suction Cup. The string should be a few feet longer than the pole.
7. Caution: Very carefully press the Suction Cup into the center of the bulb until
a suction has formed, moistening the Suction Cup beforehand if necessary.
Turn to loosen bulb and remove from socket.
8. Press a new bulb into the Suction Cup until a suction forms. Insert bulb into
socket and screw into place. Pull on string to release suction.
Parts List and Assembly Diagram
3. Wide Attachment
Accessory
1. Cuff
4. Narrow Attachment
Accessory
2. Handle
5. Suction Cup
Attachment
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO
THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE
PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS
OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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