Operation; Low Battery Indicator; Maintenance - DeWalt DCL079 Instruction Manual

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Collapsing and Carrying the Tripod Light
(Fig. A)

CAUTION: Keep hands and fingers clear when
collapsing the light head back into the housing to
avoid pinching of fingers and hands.
To collapse your tripod light into the carrying position, first
collapse the extension poles
lowest position and is inside the housing. Lock the latches
3 . Press the leg release button
handle 8 up until the legs fold in completely.

CAUTION: Keep hands clear of the legs as they
collapse to avoid pinching of fingers and hands.
Storing the Tripod Light
Store your tripod light either in its closed carrying position
(refer to Collapsing and Carrying the Tripod Light) lying
on its side on the handle/rest
the legs extended and the light head fully collapsed into
the base.

CAUTION: Do not store the light vertically when in the
closed position as it could tip over causing injury or
damage to the light.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. F)
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
• To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tripod light's
battery port 9 and slide it in until the battery pack is
firmly seated. Ensure that it does not disengage.
• To remove the battery pack from the tripod light, press
the release button on the battery pack and firmly
11
pull the battery pack out.
Fig. F
11
8
2 so the light head rests in the
6 and slide the carrying
, or standing vertically with
5
10 into the tripod light, align
10
9
Usage (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: Burn hazard. The lens and heatsink get
very hot during use. To reduce the risk of burns and
fire, do not touch and keep away from combustible
materials while in operation.
1. Place the tripod light on a stable, level surface resting on
its three extended legs.
2. To turn the light on, press the power button
light will turn on at the brightest setting. Pressing the
power button a second time will change the light to
middle brightness, and pressing it a third time will
change the light to the lowest brightness. Pressing the
power button a fourth time will turn the light off.
3. Pivot the light head as needed using the light
head's frame.
4. When finished using the tripod light, press the power
button until the light turns off.

WARNING: Burn hazard. The light head's heatsink
14 (Fig. E) becomes hot during use. Do not touch
the heatsink when worklight is on or immediately
after use, and keep away from combustible materials.
Always pivot the head using only the head's frame.

Low Battery Indicator

As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the light will
blink twice and then dim, dropping the brightness of the
light below the normal level. The light will continue to blink
twice every 45 seconds until the battery is fully discharged
at which time the light will turn off. Indication time will vary
based on battery pack capacity.

WARNING: Stop work and replace the battery when
this occurs. To reduce the risk of injury, always have a
back-up battery or secondary lighting available if the
situation warrants it.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
The light source contained in this light shall only be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a
similar qualified person.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
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