SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are
certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Manufacturer strongly recommends
that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was
designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or
equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV
RADIATION, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
• Lighted lamp is HOT.
• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing the halogen bulb.
• Use only with a 12 volt/100 watt or smaller halogen bulb.
• Halogen bulb gets HOT quickly!
• Do not touch the bulb at any time when operating.
• Only contact switch when turning on.
• Do not touch hot lens or enclosure.
• Do not remain in light if skin feels warm.
• Do not operate the spotlight with a missing or damaged lens or enclosure.
• Do not operate the spotlight without the original rubber bezel and lens in place over the bulb
assembly.
WARNING – WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the spotlight is used near children.
• Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Do not put spotlight in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not clean this appliance with a water spray or the like.
• The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintentionally (especially by children). Keep the cord away from
sharp edges.
• The cord should be kept dry and off the ground.
• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose the cord to extreme heat.
• Do not attempt to use the unit if the 12V DC Plug is damaged – return the unit to manufacturer for
repair or replacement.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD: Never contact combustible material to the lens and never tape or tie the
switch in the on position.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• All halogen lights give off heat:
– Do not touch lens while operating.
– Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens. Extreme heat can cause fires.
– Never place the light face down on any surface, even when it is turned off. Never store the light
face down on any surface.
• Do not leave the spotlight unattended. Keep children and animals away from the work area.
• Never look directly into the light or shine the light into another person's eyes.
• Keep sharp objects away from lens — it is glass and can break.
• Do not immerse spotlight in water.
• Do not expose this unit to extremely high temperatures.
• Do not drop or throw spotlight.
• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose the cord to extreme heat.
• Use in a dry location only.
• Except for the H3, 100 watt bulb, there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to
disassemble any parts of the unit.
• To reduce risk of damage to plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting.
• When changing bulb, use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage bulb.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your new 12 Volt DC Corded Halogen Spotlight. Read this Instruction
Manual and follow the instructions carefully before using your new spotlight.
FEATURES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the spotlight
1. Insert the 12 Volt DC Plug into the accessory outlet of your vehicle or a portable 12 volt power
source.
2. To turn on the spotlight, slide the Power On/Off Switch to the ON position (up).
3. To turn off the spotlight, slide the Power On/Off Switch to the OFF position (down).
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1. Heavy Duty Cord & Fused 12V DC
Plug
2. Replaceable quartz halogen bulb
3. Glass lens
4. Rubber Bezel
5. Hanging Hook
6. Power On/Off Switch
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