Harbor Freight Tools 98319 User Manual

EMERGENCY

CRANK RADIO/FLASHLIGHT

98319

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.

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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Copyright© 2008 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. 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.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

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 Product 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.

CAUTION, used

with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

WARNING Read all safety

warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious
injury.

Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.

The term ″product″ in the warnings
refers to your battery-operated

(cordless) Crank Radio/Flashlight.

Work area safety1.

Keep work area clean and well lit. a.

Cluttered or dark areas invite acci­dents.

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.

Keep children and bystanders c.
away while operating this product.

Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

Electrical safety2.

Do not expose this product to rain a.
or wet conditions. Water entering

this product will increase the risk of
product failure and/or electric shock.

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Personal safety3.

Battery tool use and care5.

Stay alert, watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
operating this product. Do not use
this product while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alco­hol or medication.

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.

Turn the Power Switch (13) to its b.
“OFF” position before making any
adjustments, changing acces­sories, or storing the unit. Such

preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the product acci-

dentally.

Recharge only with the Crank a.
Handle (3).

Under abusive conditions, liquid b.
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.

Service6.

Have this product serviced by a a.

qualied repair person using only

identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the unit
is maintained.

Additional Precautions

Store this product out of the reach c.
of children and do not allow per­sons unfamiliar with the product or
these instructions to operate the
unit.

Maintain this product. Check for d.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
product’s operation. If damaged,
have the product repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained products.

Use this product in accordance e.
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
hazardous situation.

Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the product. 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
product.

Do not leave the tool unattended 3.
when its Power Switch (13) is on.
Turn off the unit before leaving.

This product is not a toy. Keep it out 4.
of reach of children.

People with pacemakers should 5.
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:

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• Avoid operating alone.

• Properly maintain and inspect to

avoid electrical shock.

The warnings, precautions, and in-6.
structions 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product
Appli­cations

Power
Source

Light
Source

Radio
Run Time

Light On
Duration

Mobile
Phone
Power
Duration

Alarm
Loudness

Accesso­ries

Designed to provide back-up power for radio,
LED lights, alarm, and mobile phone charging
functions.

Dynamo Charger

3.6VDC 120mAh Lithium Battery

3 Light Emitting Diodes (LED’S)

1 Minute Crank Time = 5-10 Minutes Radio Run
Time

1 Minute Crank Time = 3 LED’s for More Than 30
Minutes.
1 Minute Crank Time = 1 LED for More Than
1-1/2 Hours.

1 Minute Crank Time = 2-8 Minutes Talk Time /
40-50 Minutes Standby.

97 dB @ 12 Inches

Mobile Phone Charger Cord and Adapter
(3.5mm O.D. / 1.1mm I.D.)

UNPACKING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION
section 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.

Product Features

FIGURE A

DC COVER

(17)

(CHARGER

JACK

INSIDE)

ALARM

AM

FM

FREQUENCY

SWITCH

(15)

3

LED’S

1

LED

OFF

VOLUME

CONTROL

(14)

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

MOBILE PHONE

CHARGER CORD

(28)

MOBILE PHONE

CHARGER CORD

ADAPTER (29)

shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.

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Check to make sure the Switch But-1.

ton (13) is in its “OFF” position.

(See Figure A.)

To charge the internal Battery (27), 2.

pull out the Crank Handle (3) and ro-

tate the Handle clockwise at a steady

rate for approximately one minute.

Then place the Crank Handle back in

its original position. (See Figure B.)

CRANK HANDLE

(3)

Charge the internal Battery (27) for •
one minute by rotating the Crank
Handle (3). Then turn the Switch
Button (13) to its “3 LED” position.
All three LED Lights on the unit
will illuminate for approximately 30
minutes before recharging is neces­sary. (See Figure A.)

To operate the Alarm on the unit, 5.
simple turn the Switch Button (13) to
its “ALARM” function.

(See Figure A.)

FIGURE B

The Emergency Crank Radio/Flash-3.

light features AM and FM frequen-

cies.

Charge the internal Battery (27) for •
one minute by rotating the Crank
Handle (3). Then turn the Switch
Button (13) to either its “AM” or
“FM” function. (See Figure A.)

Turn the Frequency Switch (15) to •
the correct “AM” or “FM” frequency
to select the desired radio station.

(See Figure A.)

The Emergency Crank Radio/Flash-4.

light features two LED Light func-

tions:

Charge the internal Battery (27) for •
one minute by rotating the Crank
Handle (3). Then turn the Switch
Button (13) to its “1 LED” posi­tion. One LED Light on the unit will
illuminate for approximately 1-1/2
hours before recharging is neces­sary. (See Figure A.)

To charge a mobile phone, using the 6.
Emergency Crank Radio/Flashlight:

Charge the internal Battery (27) for •
one minute by rotating the Crank
Handle (3). Then open the DC
Cover (17). (See Figure A.)

Plug one end of the Mobile Phone •
Charger Cord (28) into the Charging
Jack on the unit. Plug the other end
of the Charger Cord into the mobile
phone you wish to charge.

(See Figure A.)

NOTE: One minute of crank time •
on the Crank Handle (3) will allow
for 2 to 8 minutes mobile phone talk
time or 40-50 minutes standby.

When nished using the Emergency 7.
Crank Radio/Flashlight, make sure
to turn the Switch Button (13) to its
“OFF” position. Then store the unit
in a clean, dry, safe location out of
reach of children and other unauthor­ized persons.

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MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICING

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual
must be performed only by a

qualied technician.

detergent. Do not use solvents. Do
not immerse the unit in liquid.

PLEASE READ THE

FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

TO PREVENT

POSSIBLE INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Switch Button (13) of
the Emergency Crank Radio/
Flashlight to its “OFF”
position before performing
any inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
INJURY FROM PRODUCT
FAILURE:
Do not use a damaged
product. If abnormal noise or
vibration, or Battery leakage
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.

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.

Inspection, Maintenance, and

Cleaning

BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the 1.
general condition of the Emergency
Crank Radio/Flashlight. Check for
loose screws, cracked or broken
parts, damaged electrical wiring, bat­tery leakage, and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.

NOTE: Only a qualied service 2.
technician should attempt to replace
the Rechargeable Battery (27) in this
unit.

AFTER USE,3. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth and mild

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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.

1 Lower Housing 1 15 Frequency Switch 1

2 Upper Housing 1 16 Motor Assembly 1

3 Crank Handle 1 17 DC Cover 1

4 Handle Sleeve 1 18 Radio Board 1

5 Handle 1 19 Speaker Cover 1

6 Pin 1 20 Speaker 1

7 Rotary Wheel 1 21 Tap Screw (ST2x10) 4

8 Lens 1 22 Tap Screw (PW-ST2x8) 1

9 Reector 1 23 Tap Screw (ST2x5) 3

10 Head Cover 1 24 Tap Screw (ST2 x8) 4

11 LED Board 1 25 Tap Screw (ST3x8) 1

12 Charging Socket Board 1 26 Tap Screw (ST1.6x4) 2

13 Switch Button 2 27 Rechargeable Battery 1

14 Volume Switch 1 28 Mobile Phone Charger Cord 1

29 Mobile Phone Charger

Adapter

1

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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod­uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESS­LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com­plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will ei­ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re­paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

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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 avail-

able individually as replacement parts.

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