Chicago Electric 44598 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 44598

Type: Assembly and Operating Instructions

GIANT HOOD LIGHT

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com

manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form

without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

Model 44598

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Specifications

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly

instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep

your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front

cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be fol-

lowed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.

2. Avoid electrical shock. Use extreme caution when clamping around

uninsulated conductors or bus bars. Prevent body contact with grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and cabinet enclosures when

testing voltages.

3. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

4. Observe work area conditions. Do not test voltages in damp or wet

locations. Keep work area well lighted.

5. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do

not let them handle Hood Light, tools, or extension cords.

6. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hood Light must be stored in a dry

location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hood Light and keep out of reach of

children.

7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be

caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and

nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair

covering to contain long hair.

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Watts 20

Input Voltage 110V, 60Hz

Bulb F30 T8 / Cool White

Lumens Rating 2175

Fixture Length (Hooks) 48”

Extended Length 73”

Cord Length 16 Feet

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8. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety

goggles.

9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not

reach over or across electrical cables or frames.

10. Maintain Hood Light with care. Inspect Hood Light cord periodically and, if

damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.

11. Use the right Hood Light for the job. There are certain applications for

which this Hood Light was designed. Do not modify this Hood Light and do

not use this Hood Light for a purpose for which it was not intended.

12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate

any Hood Light when you are tired.

13. Check for damaged parts. Before using Hood Light, any part that appears

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended function. Any part that is damaged should

be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.

14. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use

accessories intended for use with this Hood Light. Approved accessories are

available from Harbor Freight Tools.

15. Do not operate Hood Light if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or

reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate

the Hood Light.

16. Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required,

it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the

Hood Light without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and

catch fire, or cause electrical damage to the Hood Light. If you are using the

tool outdoors, use an extension cord rated for outdoor use. (signified by

“WA” on the jacket).

Note: Performance of this Hood Light (if powered by line voltage) may vary depend-

ing on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool

performance.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruc-

tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may oc-

cur. 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.

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Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed below are included. If any

parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on

the cover of this manual.

Operation

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1. Turn off your vehicle and securely raise the hood.

2. Holding the Hood Light in both hands, reach across your hood and attach the

rubber hook over the opposite side of the hood. Pull on the arm and telescope it

toward you. Secure the hook on your side to the hood. Walk around the vehicle

and check the other side.

3. If you wish to use the light inside the vehicle, use the same method described

above, using the door frames instead of the hood.

4. To switch the light on, plug the Cord (#5) into a power receptacle.

5. You may swivel the Bulb (#2) in it’s holder to align it in a position that elimi-

nates glare and allows the best angle for illumination.

Always carefully grip the entire Tube (1) when the Bulb (2)

needs to be swiveled.

Note: Gripping just the rubber end cap to swivel the Bulb could result in damage

to the product.

Parts List

Part No. Description

1 Tube

2 Bulb

3 Rubber Cap

4 Bulb Socket

5 Cord (16 ft.)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM

IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER

NOR 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 HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

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Maintenance

Warning! Do not attempt maintenance of the Hood Light until you have removed

the Cord (#5) from the power receptacle.

Changing the Bulb (#2).

1. Take off the Rubber Cap (#3) from the end of the Tube (#1). You might have

to rock it gently to release it from the locking mechanism.

2. A piece of electrical cord protrudes from the Bulb Socket (#4). Gently push

two to three inches of this cord back through the Bulb Socket (#4) creating slack

in the light housing.

3. Carefully remove the Bulb Socket (#4) by slowly pulling it out of the

Tube (#1). Be careful that the Bulb (#2) is not still attached to the

Bulb Socket (#4). If it remains attached, carefully pull the Bulb (#2) loose.

4. Remove the Bulb (#2) and dispose of it properly.

5. When installing the new Bulb (#2), make sure that the pins on the bottom of

the Bulb (#2) insert into the bottom Bulb Socket (#4).

6. Carefully attach the top Bulb Socket (#4) to the pins on the new Bulb (#2)

and slowly pull the electrical cord from Step 2 back through the

Bulb Socket (#4), removing the slack in the light housing.

7. Slide the Rubber Cap (#3) back onto the Tube (#1) making sure it snaps into

the locking mechanism.

8. Inspect the Giant Hood Light visually for any irregularities.

9. Plug in the Cord (#5) and test the light.

10. If the light fails to illuminate, repeat the process above making sure that the

Bulb (#2) pins are inserted into both the top and bottom Bulb Sockets (#4).

Note: Although your Giant Hood Light is Shock Resistant and Unbreakable. The

Bulb (#2) will break from severe trauma. Avoid dropping your Giant Hood Light.

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Chicago Electric 44598 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Chicago Electric 44598 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Chicago Electric 44598 Assembly and Operating Instructions

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