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RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT 

HL-EL461RC

Manual

1.  Connect the light unit to your PC or 

a commercial USB battery charger 

using the USB cable. (

1

 – 

2

The switch or the indicator on the 

cradle lights up, and charging starts.

Indicator light: On Charging
Indicator light: Off Charging is completed

* When your PC is in sleep state, the 

unit cannot be charged.

* We recommend using 500+mA 

(USB2.0) USB battery charger.

2.  After charging is completed, remove 

the USB cable, and install the charge 

jack cover.

* Charging and lighting times are ap-

proximate values, and will vary by en-

vironmental and user conditions. 

* The cartridge battery can be fast-

charged by using the optional charging 

cradle (about 3 hours of charging time). 

Use a 1A or higher USB charging 

adapter when charging by the cradle.  

Before using the light, please read this manual 

and the included separate sheet “LITHIUM-ION / 

LITHIUM-ION POLYMER BATTERIES” thoroughly, and 

keep them for future reference.

Rubber pad

Bracket

HOW TO CHARGE

1

 CAUTION!

• Before your trip, please make sure the light is fi rmly mounted to the 

bracket, it lights up, and the light is not blocked by baggage, etc.

• Do not place it within children’s reach.
• In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recommend you 

carry a spare cartridge battery and light.

• Mounting the light unit too close to a wireless computer may 

adversely affect the reading of the computer.

• This product is water-resistant under normal daily use and can 

be used in the rain. However, do not intentionally submerge it in 

water.

• 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.

• Dispose of used cartridge batteries appropriately according to 

local regulations.

 Before Initial Use

This unit is shipped with a small charge to check the light. 

Be sure to charge it before use, according to the instructions 

“HOW TO CHARGE”.

1.  Mount the bracket to the handlebar.

(

1

 – 

3

)

2.  Insert the light unit into the bracket 

until it clicks, and adjust the beam 

angle. (

4

)

3.  To remove the light unit, pull out it 

forward while pressing down on the 

release button (

5

).

* To re-adjust the beam angle, loosen 

the dial enough to move the bracket, 

and fi rmly tighten it after adjustment.

* The light can be mounted under the 

handlebar.

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 periodically, and use them 

without any loosening.

• Round off the cut edge of the bracket 

strap to prevent injury.

HOW TO MOUNT

2

Standard 

charging time

Approx. 

6 h

(USB 2.0)

1

2

4

4

5

1

2

3

Strap

Dial

Release

button

Screw

Cradle

USB cable

Charge jack 

cover

To PC or USB 

battery charger

Charging on the cradle

Cartridge

battery

Indicator

Design Pat. Pending

Copyright© 2015 CATEYE Co., Ltd. 

EL461RC-150302 1

Cartridge battery

(BA-2.2)

FlexTight™ bracket

(H-34N)

USB cable

(MICRO USB)

Light unit

ENG

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