Harbor Freight Tools 97294 User Manual

SOLAR LIGHT SET

Model

97294

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Kee p thi s man ual fo r the sa fety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
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 must be repaired.

Disconnect the battery before

b.

making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or 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 safety

1.

Keep work area clean and well

a.

lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

Keep children and bystanders

b.

away while installing or servicing
the Lights. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

Personal safety

2.

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 or
work gloves used for appropriate
conditions will reduce injuries.

Light use and care

3.

Service

5.

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 for 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.

Do not use the Light if the switch

a.

does not turn it on and off. Any

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Battery

One Ni-Cd, AA 1.2V, 600mAh
per Light (included)

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.

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.

Place an Outer Cover (3) over the

4.
Inner Cover and rotate it clockwise
until the Tabs on the Outer Cover are
underneath the lip on the Cap.

Examine the area where the Solar

5.
Light is to be placed. Make sure
there are no utility lines beneath the
surface that might be damaged. For
best results, the Lights should be
placed in an area that receives at
least eight hours of direct sunlight per
day.

lip where
tab secures
for Inner
Cover (2)

battery compart­ment cover

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.

Open the battery cover on the bottom

1.
of the unit to verify that battery
polarity is correct. Be careful not to
pull on the wires connected to the
cover, damaging the wires will render
the unit dysfunctional. If necessary,
remove tabs between the battery and
the post. The battery must make
contact with the post to operate.

Take an Inner Cover (2), place it over

2.
the light bulb and rotate it clockwise
until the tabs on the Inner Cover are
underneath the lip on the Cap.

Turn the Solar Light on.

3.

lip where tab
secures for
Outer Cover (3)

Place a Spike (6) onto a Shaft (4) and

6.

On/Off Switch

push the unit rmly into the ground.

The Solar Light can either be placed

7.
on the Shaft now, or a Connector (5)
can be used to connect another Shaft
and raise the height of the Light.

Repeat these steps to assemble all

8.
the lights.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before rst use, ensure that each

1.
Solar Light receives a full day’s
exposure to direct sunlight. This will
charge the batteries.

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.

The Solar Light will turn on

2.
automatically when it gets dark.

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.

MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICING

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
Turn the Power Switch of the
light to its “OFF” position
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.

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 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.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the

1.
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, cracked or broken
parts, damaged electrical wiring, and
any other condition that may affect its
safe operation.

PERIODICALLY, clean external

2.
surfaces of the tool 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.

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PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM

Part Description Qty

1 Cap 10

2 Inner Cover 10

3 Outer Cover 10

4 Shaft 20

5 Connector 10

6 Spike 10

1

2

4

5

6

3

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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