Harbor Freight Tools 61838 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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REV 14e

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Important Safety Information

Work Area Safety

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark
areas may cause accidents.

2. Operate the Camera in a
well-ventilated work area.

3. Do not operate the Camera in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.

4. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for
gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.

5. Keep bystanders, children and visitors
away while operating the Camera.

Electrical Safety

1. Before inspecting walls, shut off the
circuit breakers to the whole house.

2. Before inspecting pipes that may
contain an electric charge, have them
checked by a qualified electrician.

3. Before inspecting an engine,
turn off the automobile.

4. Do not use the Camera
while standing in water.

5. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.

6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

7. Use as intended only.

8. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.

9. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

6. Do not expose the Handheld Display
Unit to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the Display Unit
increases the risk of electric shock.

7. Do not place the Imager Head
and Cable into any place that may
contain a live electric charge or
moving parts, which increases
the risk of electric shock.

8. Make sure your hands are dry
before operating the Camera
or charging the battery.

Lithium Battery Charging Safety

1. Do not leave Camera
unattended while charging.

2. Battery charging should be
done by adults only.

3. Use the supplied charger only.

4. Charge on non-flammable surface and
keep away from flammable items.

5. Disconnect AC wall chargers
from outlets while not in use.

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6. If battery-powered device has been
damaged, immediately stop use,
unplug, and safely move away
from flammable materials.

7. Follow instructions for charging
battery. DO NOT charge
longer than recommended.

8. Allow a clearance of at least 4"
on all sides during charging.

Camera Safety

1. The Handheld Display Unit is not
waterproof. The Imager Head and

Cable are rated to IP67.

See “Specifications” on page 4.

2. Do not use the Camera if condensation
forms in the Imager Head.
Let condensation evaporate before use.

3. Do not submerge the Imager
Head and Cable into corrosive
substances, such as drain cleaner.

4. Do not get gasoline or oil on the
Imager Head and Cable.

Personal Safety

1. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles during use.

2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.

3. Do not use the Camera while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of interruption
can result in serious personal injury.

4. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of
the Camera in unexpected situations.

5. Do not use the Camera for personal
inspection or medical use in any
way. This is not a medical camera.

5. Do not use excessive force to insert or
withdraw the Imager Head and Cable.

6. Do not use the Camera near
moving machinery.

7. Do not place the Camera on
any unstable cart or surface.

8. Handle the Camera with care. If
the Camera is dropped, check for
breakage and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.

9. Store the Camera, cables and
accessories in a locked area
out of the reach of children.

6. WARNING: Handling the cord
on this product will expose you
to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

7. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.

8. The warnings, precautions, 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.

Service

There are no user serviceable parts. Camera service must
be performed only by qualified repair personnel.

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Specifications

Power Supply Input 120VAC / 60Hz
Power Supply Output 5VDC
Battery Type 3.7V / 1700 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Input Current 0.3A DC
Battery Charging Time 5-6 hours
Battery Charging
Operating Temperature
Display Screen 3.5" TFT LCD (320 x 240)
Handheld Display Unit
Operating Temperature
Imager Head 8.5mm (0.3")
Imager Head Lights 4 x Adjustable LED
Image Sensor 1/9" VGA CMOS
Imager Head
Ingress Protection Rating
Imager Head and Cable
Operating Temperature

Image Capture

Video Output

Memory Micro SD Card

41°F to 113°F

32°F to 113°F

IP67 - Protected against the effect of
immersion between 15cm and 1m

14°F to 176°F

JPG images (720 x 480)
AVI videos (360 x 240)
USB to Mini-B Cable
RCA Cable

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