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Additional safety instructions for the spotlight

WARNING. 

 Contains non-spillable sealed lead acid battery. 

Must be recycled or disposed of properly.

DO NOT 

 dispose of batteries in fire, as this may result in an 

explosion.

DO NOT 

 open battery or short circuit, as this may cause the 

battery to leak or get hot causing personal injury.
1. Do not substitute power cords or charging adapters. Only 

charge with supplied AC and DC charging adapters. 

Charging Adapters for this unit supply 12 volts DC.

2. Do not submerge in water. This unit is not waterproof - it is 

water resistant.

3. Keep children away from spotlight. This is not a toy!
4. Lens gets very hot when spotlight is operating. Do not touch 

lens while operating.

5. Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens - extreme heat 

can cause fires.

6. Do not stand the spot light when turned on with the lens face 

downward. 

7. Keep sharp objects away from lens - it is glass and it can 

break.

8. Do not drop or throw spotlight, it contains glass and a sealed 

lead acid battery.

9. Dispose of unusable batteries in a responsible manner (See 

battery disposal section).

10. Do not crush, cut, pull or expose charging adapter cords to 

extreme heat.

11. Keep charging adapter cords away from sharp edges.
12. Position charge adapter cords so that they do not become 

entangled or become a safety hazard.

13. Do not shine spotlight in eyes.
14. Do not operate while recharging.

Additional safety instructions for the charger

• 

Before using the charger, read all the instructions and 

cautionary markings on the charger and spotlight. 

• 

Only charge your spotlight indoors as the charger is designed 

for indoor use only.

• 

WARNING. 

Do not allow any liquid to come into contact with 

the charger. There is a danger of electric shock.

• 

Allow the battery pack to cool down after charging, do not 

place it in a hot environment such as a metal shed or open 

trailer left in the sun.  

• 

The spotlight is not intended for any use other than charging 

the exact type of rechargeable battery pack as supplied 

with the charger. Any other use may result in the risk of fire, 

electric shock or electrocution.

• 

The charger and spotlight are specifically designed to work 

together. Do not attempt to charge the spotlight with any other 

charger than the one supplied.

• 

Do not place the charger near any heat source.

• 

Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where it will 

not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to 

damage or stress.

• 

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely 

necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could 

cause the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• 

Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a heavy 

knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Take the 

charger to an authorised service centre for a check or repair.

• 

Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to an authorised 

service centre when service or repair is required. Incorrect 

re-assembly may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or 

electrocution.

Summary of Contents for VEC158-AU

Page 1: ...1 3 000 000 POWER SERIES RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT VEC158 AU INSTRUCTION MANUAL 051010 ED13 PS ...

Page 2: ... of the original purchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item Asmall freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the righ...

Page 3: ...nAustralia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction ...

Page 4: ...ds gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety 1 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of e...

Page 5: ...Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or...

Page 6: ...charging Additional safety instructions for the charger Before using the charger read all the instructions and cautionary markings on the charger and spotlight Only charge your spotlight indoors as the charger is designed for indoor use only WARNING Do not allow any liquid to come into contact with the charger There is a danger of electric shock Allow the battery pack to cool down after charging d...

Page 7: ...gers together Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 F 40 C such as alongside sheds or metal structures in the summer The charger is designed for use from a standard household electrical supply 230 240 volts Do not attempt to connect the charger to a supply with a different supply ...

Page 8: ...ber bezel 5 Easy grip handle 6 Upper battery compartment 7 12 Volt DC accessory outlet 8 AC recharge port 9 DC recharge port 10 3 position switch 11 LED status button 12 LED indicator 13 Lower battery compartment 14 AC charge adapter 15 DC charge adapter 7 1 2 3 3 13 4 5 15 14 9 10 11 12 8 6 ...

Page 9: ...aking place Charge for approximately 25 hours maximum or until LED Indicator displays green when the LED status display switch is pressed Do not overcharge 3 Turn off the charger power supply from the main Disconnect the barrel connecter from the recharge port 8 Wait 5 minutes before use Store adaptor in a safe place 14 Important Do not operate when charging DC Power Charging Corded Operation CAUT...

Page 10: ...light on fig B Release the trigger switch to turn off the spotlight fig C Selection of single bulb or dual spotlight or area light is controlled by a three position slide switch on the rear of the unit 10 fig D Left switch position turns on area lights Centre switch position selects the single spotlight bulb Right switch position selects both spotlight bulbs Using the 12 volt accessory outlet The ...

Page 11: ...reveal two small Phillips screws in the wide retaining ring The screws are on opposite sides of the ring fig F 3 Using the screwdriver remove counter clockwise the two screws and set them aside fig G 4 Lift off the retaining ring glass lens and rubber O ring and set them aside fig H I 5 Carefully remove the reflector and bulb assembly fig J 6 On the failed bulb disconnect the bulb wire from the re...

Page 12: ...hen the fully charged batteries only provide about 10 minutes or less of spotlight operation they should be replaced with new batteries The VEC158 AU spotlight requires two GMC Part VEC120 AUBAT batteries one for the upper compartment the other for the lower compartment It is recommended that you change both of them at the same time WARNING DO NOT ALLOW BARE CONNECTORS TO CONTACT EACH OTHER DANGER...

Page 13: ...necessary the accessories in the original packaging In this way you will always have all the information and parts ready to hand Do not throw used batteries into fire or water There is a danger of explosion Please hand in non working or used batteries or tools with built in batteries to the environmentally safe disposal unit at a municipal waste disposal centre or to your dealer Important All batt...

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Page 15: ... about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country Helpline 1300 880 001 Australia or 0800 445 721 New Zealand The GMC 777 Helpline operates ...

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