Harbor Freight Tools 65063 User Manual
SOLAR CHARGER
65063
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual (or month and
year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in
a safe and dry place for future reference.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Do not operate this product in b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. This product can create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Electrical safety2.
The AC/DC Adapter Plug must a.
match the outlet. Never modify the
Plug in any way. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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Avoid body contact with grounded b.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose this product to rain c.
or wet conditions. Water entering
this product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the AC/DC Adapter d.
Cord. Never use the Cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging this
product. Keep Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating the AC/DC Adapter e.
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
If operating the AC/DC Adapter in a f.
damp location is unavoidable, use
a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
using this product. Do not use this
product while you are tired or un-
der the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this product may
result in serious personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper b.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose c.
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.
Product use and care4.
Do not force this product. Use the a.
correct product for your application. The correct product will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
Disconnect the AC/DC Adapter b.
Plug from the power source and
the Battery from the Solar Charger
before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing
the product.
Store this product out of the reach c.
of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with this product
or these instructions to operate
the unit. Electrically powered prod-
ucts are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain this product. Check for d.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect this
product’s operation. If damaged,
have the unit repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
Use this product and its acces-e.
sories in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of this
product for operations different from
those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
Battery use and care5.
Recharge only with the AD/DC a.
Adapter specied by the manufacturer. An Adapter that is suitable for
one type of Battery may create a risk
of re when used with another Battery.
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Use this product only with speci-b.
cally designated batteries. Use of
any other Battery may create a risk of
injury and re.
Under abusive conditions, liquid c.
may be ejected from the Battery.
Avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the Battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Do not reverse the polarity of the 5.
load, the Solar Charger, or the Battery.
Clean the surface of the Solar Char-6.
ger periodically with a clean, soft
cloth for best performance. Do not
use solvents, acid, or alkali products.
For increased pickup of solar energy, 7.
it is recommended that the Solar
Panel be positioned so that it points
directly at the sun.
Service6.
Have your Solar Charger serviced a.
by a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
product is maintained.
Specic Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates 1.
on the Solar Charger. These carry
important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare 2.
to begin work before turning on the
unit.
CAUTION: When solar charging, this 3.
Charger becomes hot to the touch
when fully charged and for a period
after it is charged. Use care when
handling.
Do not leave the AC/DC Adapter 4.
unattended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Unplug the Adapter
from its electrical outlet before leaving.
Performance of the Solar Charger 8.
may vary depending on site location,
angle of the Solar Panel in relation
to the arc of the sun, and available
sunlight.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 9.
of reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 10.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
WARNING: Handling the AC/DC 11.
Adapter 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
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