Chicago Electric 66439 User's Manual
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1. to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates ADANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used ACAUTION Kith the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 NOTICE is used to NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without CAUTION the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIA TION OR INJURY TO PERSONS 1 Turn off unplug and allow to cool be fore replacing bulb 2 Bulb gets HOT quickly Only contact switch plug when turning on 3 Do not touch hot lens 21 guard 23 or enclosure 3 See assem bly diagram 4 Do not remain in light if skin feels warm 5 Do not look directly at lighted lamp 6 Keep la2. CHICAGO 500 WATT TWIN HALOGEN TRIPOD LIGHT Lere 66439 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTI ONS T Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn ings and precautions assembly operat ing inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used
3. R INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 PARTS LIST Description Qty Part Description Qty 32 Clip Connector 6 48 RubberPad 6 50 FlatShaft 6 55 Lamp Mounting Bar Cord Plug and Y connector 8 6 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM PT A A Saw U g A LZ CY SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this prod uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WAR
4. RANTY IS EXPRESS LY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return re paired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12
5. and bystanders away while operating Distrac tions can cause you to lose con trol Electrical safety Light plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded Lights Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the Light Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a Light outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing SKU and use common sense when op erating a Light Do not use a Light while you are tired or under the influ ence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while op erating Lights may result in serious personal injury 66439 O a For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for ap propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Avoi
6. cal replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the Light is maintained SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING TO PREVENT AWARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool Never remove the grounding prong from the plug Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Tools marked with Grounding Re quired have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire in side the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outl
7. d accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position be fore plugging in Plugging in Lights that have the switch on invites ac cidents Do not overreach Keep proper foot ing and balance at all times This enables better control of the Light in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from mov ing parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Light use and care Do not use the Light if the switch does not turn it on and off Any Light that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments or storing Lights Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the Light accidentally Maintain Lights Check for misalign ment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Light s operation If damaged have the Light repaired before use Use the Light in accordance with these instructions and in the man Page 4 SKU 66439 ner intended for the particular type of Light taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the Light for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Service a Have your Light serviced by a quali fied repair person using only iden ti
8. et properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the preceding illustration See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Extension Cords damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 1 Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord NAMEPLATE 2 As the distance from the supply outlet AMPERES increases you must use a heavier at full load gauge extension cord Using exten sion cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and pos sible tool damage See Table A 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the Based on limiting the line cord For example a 14 gauge cord TABLE A voltage drop to five volts at can carry a higher current than a 16 130 of the rated amper s gauge cord See Table A O a eal ed ee RE 5 a joa a ja a O NM AI O o d a oe NINIAJO mk k a oOJNJ S Symbology 4 When using more than one exten sion cord to make up the total length Double Insulated make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required Canadian Standards Association See Table A 5 Ifyou are using one extension cord Unde
9. he height loosen one of general condition of the Light Check the Height Adjustment Knobs 39 41 for loose screws misalignment or adjust the height and retighten the binding of moving parts cracked or Knob broken parts damaged electrical wir ing and any other condition that may 5 To turn off push the On Off switch affect its safe operation 6 To prevent accidents disconnect its 2 AFTER USE allow the unit to cool power supply after use Allow the and clean external surfaces of the Lights to cool Clean then store the Light with clean moist cloth Light indoors out of children s reach WARNING If the supply cord of this Light is damaged it must be replaced only by a qualified ser vice technician PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HE
10. is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close prox imity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak er failure In addition people with pacemakers should e Avoid operating alone e Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock e Any power cord must be properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and in structions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible con ditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator General Safety Rules Work area safety a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite acci dents Page 3 a O O Do not operate Lights in explosive atmospheres such as in the pres ence of flammable liquids gases or dust Halogen Lights create heat which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep children
11. mp away from materials that may burn 7 Use only with a 500 watt or smaller bulb Page 2 8 Do not touch the bulb at any time 17 Use a soft cloth Oil from skin may damage bulb 9 Do not operate the Light with a miss ing or damaged housing 3 lens 21 or grid 23 See assembly diagram 10 Risk of electric shock Do not use with extension cord near water or where water may accumulate Keep lamp at least 16 feet 5m from pools and spas Keep plugs and recep tacles dry For use only on GFCI protected circuits Suitable for wet location use 11 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Light These carry important safety information If unreadable or 19 missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 12 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the Light 13 Allow the unit to cool down before changing bulbs or storing it 20 14 This product is not intended for use in a residence or to be mounted in a cabinet This product is not suitable for recessed installation in ceilings or on buildings This product can cause a fire 15 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot sur faces 16 Do not leave the Light unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the Light and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leav ing Is SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 This product
12. onal information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Deviation from the AWARNING Pea instructions may result in a risk of fire or electric shock SKU 66439 Light Assembly For each light 1 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Remove the Bolt 25 at the top of the housing and open the Lamp Cover 22 Insert the Bulb 24 into the Bulb Socket 9 Do not touch the Bulb with your bare hands oil from skin will drastically shorten the life span of the bulb if not cleaned with rub bing alcohol and allowed to dry before use Handle the bulb with a soft clean cloth or clean work gloves instead Close the Lamp Cover 22 and se cure with the Bolt 25 Place Handle 1 over end of Bolt 25 and secure in place with Wing Nut 2 FIGURE A Gently squeeze the Wire Cover 23 while placing its four tabs into the Lamp Cover 22 Secure the tab on the Wire Cover to the Lamp Cover using the Screw 52 See Figure A Page 7 Stand Assembly N M FIGURE B 1 Loosen the Leg Knob 43 and swing the three Legs 46 out and down FIGURE D Then tighten the Leg Knob See Figure B 3 Place the bracket on the Y connector 56 on the Lamp Moun
13. rwriters Laboratories Inc for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum V jos Alternating Current to determine the required minimum l you are Sing alt extension cord _ No Load Revolutions per Minute outdoors make sure it is marked with No xxxx minN RPM the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is prop erly wired and in good electrical con dition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS 120 V 60Hz 8A Bulb 500 W 120 V Halogen included LISTED E197534 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Risk of accidental AWARNING starting resulting in serious personal injury Turn the Power Switch of the Light OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments A Note For additi
14. ting Bar 55 so that the holes in the center line up Insert the Knob 53 through the holes See Figure D AM a 4 Place the Lamp Mounting Bar 55 onto the Upper Tube 38 and secure it in place with the Knob 53 See Figure D 53 54 FIGURE C 2 Attach the lamp assemblies to the Lamp Mounting Bar 55 using the Knobs 53 and Nuts 54 See Figure C SKU 66439 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SERVICING A SAFETY INFORMATION section Risk of serious at the beginning of this manual AWARNING personal injury from accidental starting or electric shock Turn the including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Power Switch of the Light to 1 Plug the Light into a standard 120V its OFF position and unplug grounded electric outlet the Light from its electrical outlet before performing any 2 Push the On Off switch on the back inspection maintenance or of the light cleaning procedures 3 WARNING Keep the Light away from combustible objects The Cleaning maintenance and light and housing will get hot lubrication enough to start a fire 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the 4 To change t
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