DeWalt DCL079 Instructions Manual page 26

EngLIsh
Intended Use
This tripod light is designed for professional workspace lighting.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. A)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Light
• Align 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 Light
• To remove the battery pack from the tripod light, press and
hold the release button 11
pull the battery pack out.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. A)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button.
A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Tripod Light Setup (Fig. A)
To set up your tripod light from its collapsed carrying position,
hold the handle/rest 5 with one hand then use your other
hand to hold the carrying handle
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
is fully charged.
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on the battery pack and firmly
8 . While pressing the leg
release button , slide the carrying handle
6
legs extend and lock into place.
Be sure the legs are fully extended and locked into position
before extending the light head pole.
Extending the LED Light Head (Fig. A, C, D)
The height of your tripod light can be adjusted by extending or
collapsing the extension poles
1. Extend the legs 7 then secure/lock them into position (refer
to Tripod Light Set Up).
2. Unfasten the top latch and raise the head out of the
housing. Extend the pole to the desired height.
3. Fully close the top extension latch and make sure the
extension pole is locked into place.
4. For more height, unfasten the bottom latch and extend the
head further to the required height.
5. Fully fasten the bottom latch and make sure the extension
pole is locked into place.
6. Pivot the head to the desired angle.
nOTE: Over time, the latches may loosen. If this happens, open
the latches 3 and hand-tighten the screws
over-tighten, as that could damage the latches.
nOTE: Over time, the light head may also loosen. If this
happens, hand tighten the two light head screws
located on the back of the light head.
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
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lowest position and is inside the housing. Lock the latches
Press the leg release button 6
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 5 , or standing vertically with 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
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
down until the
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13 (Fig. C). Do not
14 (Fig. D)
so the light head rests in the
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and slide the carrying handle 8