Contents Warranty Introduction Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Power tool use and care Additional safety rules for spotlight Additional safety information for chargers Know your product Unpacking Operation AC Power charging DC Power charging LED Indicator Area light Using the 12V DC accessory outlet Replacing the spotlight Replacing the battery pack Replacing the DC plug fuse...
Dear Customer If you require any help with your product, whether it � is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations.
Personal Safety 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Additional safety instructions for the spotlight WARNING. Contains non-spillable sealed lead acid battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as this may result in an explosion. DO NOT open battery or short circuit, as this may cause the battery to leak or get hot causing personal injury.
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• To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the power supply before attempting to clean it. • Never attempt to connect two chargers together. • Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C) such as alongside sheds or metal structures in the summer.
Know your product 1. Trigger switch 2. Twin quartz halogen bulb 3. Two LED area lights 4. Rubber bezel 5. Easy grip handle 6. Upper battery compartment 7. 12 Volt DC accessory outlet 8. AC recharge port 9. DC recharge port 10.
Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
LED Indicators The spotlight has 3 Red and 1 Green LED Indicators (12) which indicates battery level when in operation and status whilst charging. Red LED’s indicates battery status as either Low (one red LED), Med (Two LED) or High (three LED) level of charge (fig A).
Replacing the spotlight To replace the H3 type 12 volt bulb, you will need a small Phillips type screwdriver and a replacement bulb (GMC Part VEC120-AUBUL). Bulb life can be shortened by installing a bulb with dirt or fingerprints on it. The bulb can be wiped clean with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
10 minutes or less of spotlight operation, they should be replaced with new batteries. The VEC158-AU spotlight requires two GMC Part VEC120- AUBAT batteries, one for the upper compartment, the other for the lower compartment. It is recommended that you change both of them at the same time.
Replacing the DC plug fuse The fuse in the DC plug protects the charging circuit of the DC Recharge Adapter (15). If the AC recharger operates but the DC charging adapter does not, then the fuse may need replacement. To replace the fuse: 1.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: GMC Product Type GMC Product Code A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in most cases, will be able to solve your problem over the phone.
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