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RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT 

HL-EL340RC

Pat. and Design Pat. Pending 

Copyright© 2011 CATEYE Co., Ltd. EL34RC-110221  066640702  1

ENG

Low

ON

(Hi)

OFF

Flash

1 sec.

Double press

Double press

Hi

1 sec.

HOW TO MOUNT

Wind the bracket strap around the handlebar, and put 

the strap through the opening.

Screw the dial into the bracket to secure it temporarily.

Insert the light unit to the bracket until it clicks, and 

adjust the beam angle. (Refer to “HOW TO MOUNT 

THE LIGHT”)

Securely tighten the dial, and cut off any excess 

bracket strap.

To remove the light unit, pull out it forward while pressing 

the button.

To re-adjust the beam angle, loosen the dial enough 

to move the bracket, and securely tighten it after 

adjustment.

CAUTION!:

Be sure to tighten the dial by hand. When you tighten 

• 

it too hard with a tool, the screw thread may be 

stripped.

Check the dial and screw (*1) on the bracket periodi-

• 

cally, and use them without any loosening.

Round off the cut edge of the bracket strap to prevent 

• 

injury.

COMPONENTS

Light unit

H-34N Bracket

Rechargeable 

battery x 2

Battery charger (Various forms ac-

cording to the specifi cations)

Dot section

How to remove batteries

1

2

Release button

Rubber pad

Bracket

Strap

HOW TO MOUNT THE LIGHT

3

Screw

1

2

H-34N Bracket

Special nickel-hydride 

rechargeable battery x 2 

(Ni-MH 2.2Ah GP220AAH)

CHA-2.2AH-2.4V

SPARE PARTS

5338827N

5341890

Switch

Battery charger

To AC power outlet

Charge jack cover

INTRODUCTION

  Before using the light, please read this manual and the attached 

“NiMh Batteries” thoroughly, and keep them for future reference.

 FOR SAFE OPERATION

Do not place it within children’s reach.

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In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recommend you carry a spare 

• 

battery.

If the light unit or parts become dirty with mud, etc., clean with a soft cloth which 

• 

is moistened with mild soap. Never apply paint thinner, benzine or alcohol; 

damage will result.

Mount the light unit more than 10 cm away from the wireless meter. When it is 

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mounted too close, the transmission may be affected adversely.

This product has waterproof features that allow you to use it in light rain (ANSI/

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NEMA FL1). Do not use it in heavy rain.

Operate the switch after you stop your bicycle.

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 Before Initial Use

The rechargeable battery supplied is charged enough to check the light. Be sure to 

install it to the light and charge it before use, according to the instructions “How to 

charge.”

UL : 5341880

UK : 5341881

EC : 5341882

AS : 5341884

LIMITED WARRANTY

2-year Warranty: Light unit / Battery charger (Deterioration of the battery is excluded.)

CatEye products are warranted to be free of defects from materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from original purchase. If the product fails to 

work during normal use, CatEye will repair or replace the defect at no charge. Service must be performed by CatEye or an authorized retailer. To return 

the product, pack it carefully and enclose the warranty certifi cate (proof of purchase) with instruction for repair. Please write or type your name and ad-

dress clearly on the warranty certifi cate. Insurance, handling and transportation charges to CatEye shall be borne by person desiring service. For UK and 

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND consumers, please return to the place of purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights.

2-8-25, Kuwazu, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 546-0041 Japan

Attn: CATEYE Customer Service Section

Phone  : (06)6719-6863

Fax 

: (06)6719-6033

E-mail  : [email protected]

URL  : http://www.cateye.co.jp

Service & Research Address for USA

CATEYE Service and Research Center

1705 14th St. 115 Boulder, CO 80302

Phone 

: 303.443.4595

Toll Free  : 800.5CATEYE

Fax 

: 303.473.0006

E-mail 

: [email protected]

URL 

: http://www.cateye.com

CO.,LTD.

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERY

In place of rechargeable batteries, AA bat-

teries can be used for this light.

Slide the cover backward, while 

pressing down the dot section on 

the top of the unit.
Replace batteries according to the 

marks on the unit, and replace the 

cover.

CAUTION!:

Do not use a dry battery (primary battery) together with a rechargeable battery. 

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Do not use a new battery in combination with an old battery.

Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

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Remove and store batteries when you will not use the light for a long period of time. 

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Otherwise, batteries may leak liquid, which may result in failure.

HOW TO USE

1

 Lighting (lighting pattern selection)

The ON/OFF and lighting pattern are selected using a switch.

Switch

Standard continuous lighting time

ON 

 OFF

  : Long press

Hi 

 Low

  : Single press

Flash

 

: Quick double press

Hi 

: About 9 hours

Low 

: About 20 hours

Flash  : About 80 hours

When returning from Flash to ON (Hi or Low), it returns to the ON 

mode used previously.

Remaining battery capacity

When the switch (indicator) lights up red, the battery is almost shutoff. Charge or 

replace the battery as soon as possible.

2

 How to charge

DANGER!!:

Do not to charge when dry batteries 

• 

are installed.

Be sure to use CatEye rechargeable 

• 

battery and battery charger. The battery 

charger is indoor use only.

Commercially available rechargeable 

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batteries should be charged with a 

compatible battery charger.

Open the charge jack cover at the back 

of the light unit to connect the battery 

charger plug.
Plug the battery charger to an AC outlet.

When the switch (indicator) lights up 

red, charging starts.

When the switch fl ashes red, it 

indicates a charge error. Disconnect 

the plug, and charge again.

When the switch red light turns off, charging is completed. 

Remove the plug, and close the charge jack cover.

Switch (indicator) state

Standard charging time

ON

 : Charging 

OFF

 : Charging is completed

Flash

 : Charge error

Approx. 8 hours

Charging and lighting times are approximate values, and will vary 

by environmental and user conditions. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Light source ..........................................Phi-5 white LED x 1

Battery ..................................................AA Ni-MH 2.2Ah (GP220AAH) rechargeable battery x 2, or AA alkaline battery x 2

Battery charger .....................................CHA-2.2AH-2.4V (Only the rechargeable batteries supplied can be used.)

Operating time (Alkaline battery) ...........Hi : Approx. 9 hours (Approx. 7 hours), Low : Approx. 20 hours (Approx. 20 

hours), Flash : Approx. 80 hours (Approx. 100 hours)

Standard charging time .........................Approx. 9 hours

Temperature range ................................Charging : 41˚F – 104˚F (5˚C – 40˚C)

Operating : 14˚F – 104˚F (-10˚C – 40˚C)

Recharge/discharge number of times ...About 300 times (until the rated capacity drops to 50%)

Dimensions/weight ...............................4-7/32” x 2-7/64” x 1-59/64” (107 x 53.5 x 49 mm) / 4.87 oz  (138 g) (Including 

rechargeable batteries supplied)

The specifi cations and design are subject to change without notice.

Dial

*1

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