304729 - Lighting Bearware - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 304729 Bearware

Red stylized graphic of a bear and a pig (no text or symbols)

BEARWARE

Important safety guidelines for this device

To ensure safe operation, the user must observe the following safety instructions contained in this user manual!

• The device is meant exclusively for personal use and for the intended purpose.
• The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by not following these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!

• We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper handling or not following the safety instructions. In such cases the warranty is void.

• Operate the product only with the voltage indicated on the device label.

• Keep the device out of the reach of children!
• Please do not operate in covered condition!
• Do not use a hammer or tool on the string lights, as this may damage the LEDs.
• Operate the device only with the voltage indicated on the device label.
• If a safe operation can no longer be ensured, the string light has to be switched off and secured against unintended operation!

Safe operation can no longer be ensured if:

- the string lights stop working.

- the string lights is visibly damaged.

- it has been stored for a long duration under unfavourable conditions or severe transport stresses can not be ruled out.

Important notes on rechargeable batteries

• Rechargeable batteries should be away from children. Never leave rechargeable batteries lying around. There is a risk of rechargeable batteries being swallowed by children or pets.
• Rechargeable batteries should never be short-circuited, dismantled or thrown into fire. There is a risk of explosion!
• Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries may cause burns if they come into contact with the skin. Use suitable safety gloves in such cases.

• Only rechargeable batteries of the same type may be used when replacing the batteries.

• Never use normal batteries, as these are not rechargeable.

• Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the rechargeable battery.
• When the device is not being used for a long duration (e.g, storage), remove the rechargeable batteries to avoid damage from leaking batteries.

Thank you for choosing a BEARWARE product. Please read the following user manual carefully so as to get the most from the product you have purchased.

1. Scope of delivery

• LED Solar string lights
- User manual

2. Technical data

Operating voltage 1.2 V
Lamp 100 SMD light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Beam angle 120 degrees
Colour temperature ~ 3000 K (warm white)
Total length 10 m
Protection category IP44
Battery type • 1.2V Ni-MH 1200 mA (Mignon, AA)• Solar panel
Light modes ON / FLASH / OFF

3. Usage

The LED solar string light switches on automatically when it gets dark and switches off at dawn or when the rechargeable battery is drained. The solar module integrated at the top of the housing charges the built-in 1.2V Ni-MH 1200 mA rechargeable battery. The light chain is designed for permanent use in protected outdoor areas. The string lights can be flexibly switched on and off using the switch. In addition, the flashing mode can be selected.

Note: The solar light does not require a power source. However, since the light depends on sunlight, please note the following:

• Make sure that the solar cells get sufficient light during the day. Place the solar panel in a sunny spot. Choose a spot where the panel is exposed to direct sunlight during the day for as long as possible.
• Avoid an installation site that is entirely or predominantly in the shade.
• In the dark, the light should not be constantly exposed to other light sources.
• The solar module should always be kept free of snow during winter. Remember that reduced sunlight results in shorter lighting duration.

4. Initial use and installation

1. Take the device out of the package and remove all the packaging material. Please remove the protective film from the solar panel before using it.
2. Lay the LED string light out. Find a suitable spot with adequate sunlight.
3. Now lay the string lights, for example, around a bush or shrub. Make sure that the lights are not immersed in water (e.g., garden pond).
4. Press the switch at the back of the solar panel. The string light is switched on in the "ON" mode (continuous light). If you press the switch again, the "FLASH" mode (flashing light) is activated. The string lights will flash continuously. If you press the switch again, the string lights is switched off ("OFF" mode) and the battery is not charged.

1 Mode 1: ON for continuous light
2 Mode 2: FLASH for Bashing light
3 Mode 3: OFF for switched off state

1. Insert the housing into the soil or a flower pot using the included ground spike.

5. Replacing the rechargeable battery (maintenance)

The capacity of the rechargeable battery decreases after a long period of use of about one to two years. It then has to be properly replaced. Only a replaceable battery of the same type may be used.

1. Remove the four screws at the bottom of the light and separate the bottom part from the top part.
2. Unlock the battery compartment carefully and open it. Remove the rechargeable battery from its bracket.
3. Insert the new rechargeable battery with the correct polarity. Replace the housing in the reverse order.

Note: Used batteries have to be disposed of in an eco-friendly manner and should not be disposed along with household waste.

6. Trouble shooting

If the LED solar string light does not switch on once it gets dark, please check whether

1. The switch is in the "ON" mode and not set to "OFF".
2. The solar module is exposed to an external light source, such as a street lamp that simulates daylight, which prevents the string light from being switched on. Place the light in a darker spot.
3. The polarity is reversed accidentally when replacing the battery.
4. The rechargeable battery is defective or too weak.

7. Cleaning

Make sure that the solar unit is always clean and not dirty. Use only a soft cloth and never use any aggressive cleaning agents which could damage the surface.

8. Safety instructions and disclaimer

Never try to open the device to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit the product. The device is not waterproof, hence please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high humidity, water and snow. Keep the device away from high temperatures.

Do not expose the device to sudden changes in temperature or strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components. Check the device for any damage before using it. The device should not be used if it was subject to impact or has been damaged in some other manner. Please comply with the local regulations and restrictions. Do not use the device for purposes other than those described in the user manual. This product is not a toy.

Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons. Any repair or modification to the device, which is not carried out by the original supplier, will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The device should only be used by those who have read and understood this user manual. The specifications of the device may be changed without any special prior notification.

9. Disposal instructions

In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic devices should not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components must be sent for recycling or disposal separately, as improper disposal of toxic and dangerous components could permanently damage the environment. According to the electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as a consumer) to return (free of charge) electrical and electronic devices to the manufacturer, the point of sale or public collection points at the end of their service life. The relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol displayed on the product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regulations. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used devices, you make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.

10. Instructions for battery disposal

In conjunction with the sale of batteries along with the supply of devices that include batteries, the supplier is obliged to point out the following to the customer: The customer is legally obliged to return used batteries. He can return used batteries which the supplier offers or has offered as new batteries in his assortment free of charge to the supplier's dispatch warehouse (shipping address). The symbols shown on the batteries indicate the following: Pb = battery contains more than 0.004 percent lead by weight, Cd = battery contains more than 0.002 percent cadmium by weight, Hg = battery contains more than 0.0005 percent mercury by weight.

The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin means that the battery should not be disposed of in household waste.

WEEE directive 2012/19/EU WEEE Register no.: DE 67896761

The company WD Plus GmbH hereby certifies that the device 304729/20200616ZS040 complies with the fundamental requirements and all other relevant stipulations. A complete conformity statement can be obtained from: WD Plus GmbH, Wohlenbergstraße 16, 30179 Hannover