Harbor Freight Tools 02540 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Brand: Harbor Freight Tools

Model: 02540

Type: Assembly and Operating Instructions

Harbor Freight Tools 02540 is a versatile and convenient tool designed to make bulb changing tasks easier and safer. With its adjustable length and three interchangeable attachments, it can accommodate a wide range of bulbs, including round flood, standard incandescent, and round recessed track lighting bulbs. The narrow attachment is ideal for standard incandescent bulbs, while the wide attachment is suitable for floodlight bulbs. The suction cup attachment allows for effortless removal and insertion of recessed track lighting bulbs.

BULB CHANGERBULB CHANGER

BULB CHANGER

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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02540

artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent

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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 product, basic safety precautions should always be

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

Read all instructions before using this product!

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

2. Observe work area conditions. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well

lighted, use alternate lighting, if possible, when changing bulbs. Do not use in

the presence of flammable gases or liquids. Never use this product around

live open wiring.

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

not let them handle this product.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, product must be stored in a dry

location. Always lock up product and keep out of reach of children.

5. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force a small product

or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial product. There are certain

applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better and

more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this product

and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

6. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles to

protect your eyes if a lightbulb should break while being changed.

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

ITEM

Bulb Compatibility

Min. Length

Max. Length

Attachments (3)

Net Weight

DESCRIPTION

Round Flood, Standard Incandescent,

Round Recessed Track Lighting

46” (No Attachments)

120-1/2” (No Attachments)

Flood Light, Standard Incandescents,

2-1/2” Suction Cup

1.2 Lbs.

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8. Maintain product with care. Keep product clean for better and safer

performance. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Inspect

periodically and if any part appears worn or damaged, replace this product.

The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all

times.

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

this product when you are tired.

10. Do not operate product 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 product.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction

manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It

must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are fac-

tors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the opera-

tor.

Operation

Note: Bulbs that have been installed tightly may require that you loosen them by

hand before using this product. Caution: Protect your hands by wearing gloves or

wraping the bulb in a cloth, while carefully loosening the bulb.

Numbered parts refer to those listed in the Parts List and Assembly Diagram on

Page 4.

1. Disconnect the electrical plug/circuit of the appliance using the bulb you wish

to change. Wait until bulb has cooled, if applicable.

2. Thread the appropriate Bulb Changing Accessory onto the end of the Handle

[2]. Use the Narrow Attachment Accessory [4] for changing standard

incandescent bulbs, the Wide Attachment Accessory [3] for changing

floodlight bulbs, and the Suction Cup [5] for changing recessed track lighting

bulbs.

3. To adjust the length of the Handle, grip it with one hand above the black Cuff

[1] and the other hand below. Twist your upper hand counterclockwise to

loosen the Handle, and slide your hands apart until the Handle has reached

the desired length. Twist your upper clockwise to tighten the Handle.

4. Slide Attachment Head over the bulb. Turn to loosen the bulb and remove.

Caution: Be careful not to touch a hot bulb.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure all parts listed on Page 4 are included.

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

on the cover of this manual.

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5. Fit a new bulb into the Attachment Head and insert bulb into socket. Tighten

bulb in socket, and pull Attachment Head away from bulb.

6. To use the Suction Cup Attachment, attach string to the hole on the edge of

the Suction Cup. The string should be a few feet longer than the pole.

7. Caution: Very carefully press the Suction Cup into the center of the bulb until

a suction has formed, moistening the Suction Cup beforehand if necessary.

Turn to loosen bulb and remove from socket.

8. Press a new bulb into the Suction Cup until a suction forms. Insert bulb into

socket and screw into place. Pull on string to release suction.

Parts List and Assembly Diagram

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.

4. Narrow Attachment

Accessory

5. Suction Cup

Attachment

3. Wide Attachment

Accessory

2. Handle

1. Cuff

Harbor Freight Tools 02540 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Harbor Freight Tools 02540 Assembly and Operating Instructions

Harbor Freight Tools 02540 Assembly and Operating Instructions

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