Harbor Freight Tools 92122 User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL SOLAR

Model

92122

LIGHTS

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Keep th i s manua l for the safety
warnings and precautions, assem b ly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (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.

product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

Disconnect the battery before b.
storing the Lights.

Maintain the Lights. Check for c.
misalignment or breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect operation. If damaged, have
the Light repaired before use.

General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read all instructions

Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in injury.

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Work area safety1.

Keep work area clean and well a.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

Keep children and bystanders b.
away while servicing the Lights.

Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

Personal safety2.

Stay alert, watch what you are a.
doing and use common sense
when installing the Lights. Do not
install while you are tired or under

the inuence of drugs, alcohol or

medication.

Use safety equipment. Always b.
wear eye protection. Safety

equipment such as dust mask and
work gloves used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.

Service5.

Have your Lights serviced by a a.

qualied repair person using only

identical replacement parts.

Specic Safety Rules

Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.

This product is not a toy. Keep it out 2.
of reach of children.

Dispose of batteries in a manner 3.
appropriate to their type according
to State, Local and Federal laws and
regulations.

The warnings, precautions, 4.
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.

Light use and care3.

Do not use the Light if the switch a.
does not turn it on and off. Any

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INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Battery Ni-cd, AA 1.2V, 600mAh (included)

Included 2 Stainless Steel Solar Lights

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this manual as soon as
possible.

best results, the Lights should be
placed in an area that receives at
least eight hours of direct sunlight per
day.

Place a Spike onto a Connector and 4.
then into the Shaft.

Push the unit rmly into the ground. 5.

The Solar Light can be placed on the 6.
Shaft now.

Repeat these steps to assemble the 7.
other light.

INITIAL SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS

Read all warning sections at the
beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

Unscrew the lens of the Head 1.

Fixture. Remove the four screws on

the bottom of the Fixture. Open the

battery compartment to verify that

battery polarity is correct. Be careful

not to pull on the wires connected to

the casing, damaging the wires will

render the unit dysfunctional. Close

the unit and replace the screws.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Allow the Light to charge for a full 1.

day in direct sunlight, before rst use.

Note: The on/off switch must be in
the ON position when charging.

The Solar Light will turn on 2.
automatically when it gets dark, and
provide illumination for up to eight
hours.

Do not install the Solar Light near a 3.
nighttime light source. A bright light
source will prevent the Light from
turning on at night.

To store the unit, turn off the Light 4.
and disconnect its power supply after
use. Clean, then store the Light
indoors out of children’s reach.

Push the power switch to the ON 2.

position. Replace the lens.

Examine the area where the Solar 3.

Light is to be placed. Make sure

there are no utility lines beneath the

surface that might be damaged. For

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual
must be performed only by a

qualied technician.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the

general condition of the tool. Check

for loose screws, misalignment or

binding of moving parts, cracked or

broken parts, damaged electrical

wiring, and any other condition that

may affect its safe operation.

shadow from trees, buildings, etc.
Make sure the lights are located in
an unobstructed location where they
can receive 8 hours of sunlight a day.
Allow the battery to recharge for 2 full,
sunny days. Overcast days will limit
performance.

Dirty solar panel (on top of the Cap). A 3.
dirty solar panel will not allow the unit
to charge and will shorten the life of the
battery. Use a soft, moist cloth to clean
the solar panel. Do not use bleaches or
detergents.

NO LIGHT:

Periodically, 2. clean external surfaces

of the Light with clean, moist cloth.

For best operation, clean the Solar

Panel on the top of the Cap, so that

the battery will charge efciently.

Change the battery every year.3.

Dispose of the battery in a manner 4.

consistent with State, Local and

Federal laws and regulations. Check

with your local hazardous waste

disposal facility for instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The performance of solar light depends
on the amount of direct sunlight available
during daylight hours. If your solar light
does not operate properly, refer to possible
reasons listed below:

DIM LIGHT:

The On/Off switch contacts may 1.
be poor. Turn the switch on and off
several times to alleviate the problem.

The battery may be low or under-2.
charged. Shadows will prevent the
solar panel from fully absorbing
sunlight, such as tree branches, any

The On/Off switch may be in the OFF 1.
position. Turn it to the ON position.

An external light source (i.e. streetlight, 2.

porch light, ood light) may prevent

the light from automatically turning on
at night. Reposition the Solar Light.
Ensure the photocell of the solar light is
not affected by any other light sources.

Battery may need recharging. Check 3.
the battery to ensure it is connecting
with the terminals.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided
the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual
as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer
or distributor makes any representation or warranty

of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualied

to make any repairs to the product, or that he

or she is qualied 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 certied

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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PARTS LIST

Part Description Qty

1 Fixture 2

2 Shaft 2

3 Connector 2

4 Spike 2

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

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