1. Carefully choose the mounting location of your solar panel so that it will
For best results, it should receive 8 to 10 hours
2. It is also important that it be positioned away from outside lights, such as
3. Push the stake into the ground until the ring on top of the stake is flush
with the surface of the ground. If ground is hard, packed or frozen, pour
warm water over the area and/or dig slightly and refill with loose soil to
avoid breaking the stake (see Fig. 1).
4. Attach plastic cylinder on the back of the solar panel (see Fig. 2).
5. Push the other end of the plastic cylinder onto the stake (see Fig. 3).
selector switch is in the “off” position or the battery may have reduced
performance or may be permanently damaged by the next time the unit is
used.
other similar sources of heat.
Do not close doors or windows on the product wiring as this may damage the wire insulation.
Do not cover the product with cloth, paper or any material not part of the product when in use.
Do not use if solar panel is cracked. Be careful when handling solar panel as it is made of glass.
Do not attempt to modify string.
Clean product with a damp cloth. Do not use chemicals to clean this product.
When the product is placed on a cut live tree, the tree should be well maintained and fresh. Do not
When storing the product, carefully remove the product from wherever it is placed, including
trees, branches or bushes, to avoid undue strain or stress on the product conductors, connections
and wires.
HONEY BEE GARDEN STRING LIGHTS
When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of fire and personal
injury:
Do not submerge any part of the product into water.
Do not install install on trees with needles, leaves or branch coverings of metal or material which
look like metal.
Do not mount or support light strings in a manner that can cut or damage wire insulation.
Do not use if solar panel housing is cracked or broken, or if any wires or lampholders have
exposed metal.
If the product is placed on a tree, the tree should be well secured and stable.
Before using or resuing, inspect product carefully. Discard any products that have cut, damaged
or frayed wire insulation or cords, cracks in the lampholders panel enclosure, loose connections or
exposed copper wire.
When not in use, store neatly in a cool, dry location protected from sunlight. Be sure that the unit
is switched “off” before storing.
GETTING STARTED
First time use
and each time the product has been in storage for 1 month or more:
• For best results, before use, allow unit to charge for 8 to 10 hours if
charging outdoors and 16 to 20 hours if charging indoors behind a window.
• Leave switch in “on” position while performing the initial charge.
The unit is shipped charged from the factory, however the battery charge
level may decrease over time during the shipment and storage.
street lights, post lights and spot lights, as this will trick the unit into
thinking it is daylight and not turn its own lights on.
6. When storing the product at the end of the season, please make sure the
This is an electric product—not a toy! To avoid risk of fire, burns and personal injury, it should not be
played with or placed where small children can reach it.
Do not install near fountains, bathtubs, sinks, pools, hot tubs or other areas of standing water.
Do not mount or place near gas or electric heaters, fireplaces, candles, outdoor heaters, barbeques or
Do not secure the wiring of the product with staples or nails, or place on sharp hooks or nails.
Do not use this product for other than its intended use.
Do not hang ornaments or other objects from cord, wire or light string.
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of sunlight. If the panel only receives a few hours of sunlight or is shaded
for part of or the full day, illumination time at night will be shortened.
INSTRUCTIONS
receive the maximum amount of direct sunlight. It is best to have the
front panel facing the sun.
CARE INFORMATION
place on cut live trees in which the needles are brown or break off easily. Keep the cut live tree
holder filled with water.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CARING FOR YOUR ITEM
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
WARRANTY
For best results, the solar battery should be replaced every 12 months.
ONLY replace the battery with a similar solar rechargeable Ni-MH battery
with the same mAh rating.
1. Unscrew the screws on the solar panel.
2. Carefully remove the old battery from the battery compartement.
3. Replace battery with an equivalent new solar rechargeable
battery, ensuring the correct polarity is observed.
4. Re-assemble the unit by reversing the above procedure.
5. Allow the unit to charge following
First time use
above.
CAUTION:
Rechargeable batteries contain Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal
Hydride and must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
Dispose of used batties in accordance with local or provincial guidelines.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This CANVAS
®
product carries a one (1) year warranty against defects in workmanship and
materials. Trileaf Distribution agrees to replace the defective product free of charge within the
stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with proof of purchase. This
product is not guaranteed against wear or breakage due to misuse and/or abuse.
Made in China
Imported by Trileaf Distribution Trifeuil Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8
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