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• Insert the 12 volt DC plug end into the accessory
outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power
source.
• Charge until the green battery status LED lights
(approximately 3-5 hours). Do not leave the unit
unattended when using this charging method.
• Replace the end cap on the unit, screwing
clockwise until the triangular arrow on the end cap
is pointing to the dot icon on the rear of unit. Make
sure it fits securely, but do NOT overtighten.
Note:
When using a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as
a charging source, be aware that some vehicles require
you to turn on the ignition to power the accessory outlet.
Important Notes:
• If either of the chargers is plugged into the
spotlight while it is operating, the unit will not
charge. The unit will begin charging once the
spotlight is turned off.
• If either of the chargers is plugged into the
spotlight while the built-in low voltage protection
is activated, the unit will automatically turn off and
begin charging.
• If the on/off power knob is turned on when
charging, the spotlight may not operate until the
charger is disconnected and the spotlight is turned
off, then on again.
• Once the unit begins charging, the spotlight will
not operate until the charger is disconnected.
• When the battery/charge status LED indicator
lights green, a “beep” will sound to indicate the
charging process is completed.
USE
Important Note:
When either charger is plugged
into the charging socket, the unit is in charging
mode. The spotlight will not run with either of the
chargers plugged in.
Caution: To reduce the risk of property damage:
• Never operate this spotlight unless the rubber
O-ring, rubber ring guard and lens are intact and
properly seated; and the waterproof end cap is
securely in place.
• Never operate the spotlight in areas with high
strength magnetic fields, such as in the vicinity of
mains AC power generator, etc.
• Never operate this spotlight at depths greater than
1.8 meters.
• Never operate this spotlight in water temperatures
other than between 5ºC and 40ºC.
• This spotlight is designed to operate for up to one
hour under water.
Operating the spotlight
1. Disconnect from charger.
2. The on/off power knob is located in the front
of the handle of the spotlight and underneath
the dimmer selector knob.
3. To turn on the spotlight, rotate the on/off power
knob to the furthest position counterclockwise.
4. To turn off the spotlight, rotate the on/off power
knob to the furthest position clockwise.
Note:
The battery/charge status LED indicator will light in
one of three colours (as described in the “Reading
the Battery/Charge Status LED” section) to indicate
the battery status. It is visible through the translucent
waterproof end cap.
Using the dimmer selector
The dimmer selector
knob that adjusts the
light intensity is located
above the on/off power
knob. Push and turn it
to the left, then hold for
2 seconds to select a
brighter setting.
OFF
ON
DIM
BRIGHT
Push and turn it to the right, then hold for 2
seconds to select a dimmer setting.* A “beep” will
sound twice when the spotlight has been adjusted
to its minimum (dimmest) or maximum (brightest)
settings.
* The battery/charge status LED indicator will flash red to
indicate the light is adjusting to a brighter setting or flash
green to indicate the light is adjusting to a dimmer setting.
On a single charge, the spotlight will provide
steady illumination for approximately 10 hours on
its minimum (dimmest) setting; approximately 50
minutes on its maximum (brightest) setting.
Important:
To avoid sustaining damage, this
spotlight should not be used under water for any
longer than one hour.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The battery/charge status indicator LED
does not light when charging
1. The battery is in overheat protection after
extensive use. Allow the spotlight to cool
down for several minutes before recharging.
2. The spotlight will not charge when operating.
Make sure the spotlight is turned off.
3. Check connection to the charging socket.
4. Check connection to AC or DC power source.
5. Confirm there is a functioning AC or DC
current.
3. Charging socket (for use with mains AC
charger and DC charger)
4. Battery/charge status LED indicator
5. Rubber ring guard
6. 3 watt LED bulb
7. Dimmer selector knob
8. On/off power knob
9. Pistol grip
10. Mains AC charger
11. DC charger (optional accessory)
12. End cap detail
13. Dot icon (for alignment to the triangular icon
on the end cap)
14. Triangular arrow icon (for alignment
to the dot icon on the rear of unit)
READING THE BATTERY/CHARGE
STATUS LED INDICATOR
The battery and charging status LED indicator is
located directly above the charging socket under
the waterproof end cap on the back of the unit.
It lights or flashes in three colours to indicate the
following:
When charging:
Green & Red (flashing alternately):
Battery is
overheated due to extensive use or recharging.
The charging process will stop at this stage and will
automatically resume after a cool down period of
several minutes.
Green:
Battery is in a fully charged state.
Orange:
Battery is in a partially charged state.
Red:
Battery needs to be recharged.
When operating:
Green:
Battery is operating at full voltage.
Orange:
Battery is operating at partial voltage.
Red:
Battery is operating at low voltage, and should
be recharged.
Red (flashing):
Battery is operating at extremely
low voltage. The built-in low voltage protection has
activated and the unit will automatically shut down
(after sounding several “beeps”). The unit must be
recharged immediately.
When using the dimmer selector:
Green (flashing):
The light is adjusting to dimmer
setting.
Red (flashing):
The light is adjusting to brighter
setting.
CHARGING THE SPOTLIGHT
• This spotlight is shipped in a partially charged
state. Charge the spotlight before first use using
the mains charging adaptor or the optional DC
charger for 3-5 hours or until the battery/charge
status LED indicator lights green.
• Charge after each use until the battery/charge
status LED indicator lights green.
Important:
When the unit is not in use, Black &
Decker recommend that the battery is charged at
least every 30 days.
Caution! To reduce the risk of property damage:
• Make sure the unit is thoroughly dry before
charging or recharging. If the unit has been
submerged, wipe it dry with a soft cloth before
opening the end cap. If water leaks into the
charging socket, the unit can sustain permanent
damage.
Charging/recharging using the mains AC
charger
• Make sure the spotlight is turned off by rotating
the on/off power knob to the furthest position
clockwise.
• The waterproof end cap on the back of the unit
will be, of necessity, very tight. Using a pair
of pliers with a cloth between the pliers and
the cap to prevent damage, unscrew the cap
(counterclockwise) and remove it.
• Insert the barrel connector of the mains AC
charger into the charging socket on the back of
the unit. Insert the plug end into a (powered) AC
mains outlet.
• Charge until the battery/charge status LED
indicator lights green and the unit beeps
(approximately 3-5 hours).
• Replace the end cap on the unit, screwing
clockwise until the triangular arrow on the end cap
is pointing to the dot icon on the rear of unit. Make
sure it fits securely, but do NOT overtighten.
Charging/recharging using the 12 volt
DC charger (optional accessory)
• Make sure the spotlight is turned off by rotating
the on/off power knob to the furthest position
clockwise.
• Unscrew (counterclockwise) the waterproof end
cap on the back of the unit and remove it.
• Plug the barrel tip of the supplied DC charger into
the charging socket.
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