The battery holster (with 3 AA batteries in it) fit too snugly for the flashlight, and now I can't get it to come back out. It doesn't turn on. Help?
1166270
Had same problem, could barely get batteries in the flashlight and could not get them out without braking the battery unit. Very disappointed with this product.
1166271
You must have put them in upside down.I bought 2 of them and they fit snug but work super!! I suggest pushing in and. Turning to try and get them loose.
1166272
It does fit snug, but I just carefully (holding the body tight) slightly shake it a little to get the battery unit sliding out. As far as it not turning on, make sure the battery unit is facing the right way with the end with the two minuses and one plus facing the end cap. (do NOT remove the end with the LEDs, only the end cap). Also try fresh batteries just to be sure. (and make sure the individual batteries are put in the holder according to the plus and minus signs) I use rechargeable batteries so I can recharge one set while having another charged set in the flashlight. Hope this helps ! It does fit snug, but I just carefully (holding the body tight) slightly shake it a little to get the battery unit sliding out. As far as it not turning on, make sure the battery unit is facing the right way with the end with the two minuses and one plus facing the end cap. (do NOT remove the end with the LEDs, only the end cap). Also try fresh batteries just to be sure. (and make sure the individual batteries are put in the holder according to the plus and minus signs) I use rechargeable batteries so I can recharge one set while having another charged set in the flashlight. Hope this helps !
1166273
either one, two or all of the batteries are upside down. flat spot goes on spring.
1166274
It does fit snug, but I just carefully (holding the body tight) slightly shake it a little to get the battery unit sliding out. As far as it not turning on, make sure the battery unit is facing the right way with the end with the two minuses and one plus facing the end cap. (do NOT remove the end with the LEDs, only the end cap). Also try fresh batteries just to be sure. (and make sure the individual batteries are put in the holder according to the plus and minus signs) I use rechargeable batteries so I can recharge one set while having another charged set in the flashlight. Hope this helps !
2207927
If I am understanding you correctly, the clip spins all the way around the body of the flashlight. It also, pops of if needed. I tried to fit it on both ends of the flashlight and it does not fit. Let me know if there is anything else you need info on.Roger
1548552
The very back of the flashlight unscrews. Turn it counter clockwise. It can be hard to turn at first. I have six of these, some are harder than others to unscrew. Good luck.
1991314
at least ur flashlight works, mine went out as soon as i inserted the battery, and when i did insert battery couldn't get the cover back on, i have tape on to keep battery in
1019570
Thanks Brianlatz! I swear I couldn't figure out how to put the battery in so I finally just decided to shove it in. But then the little ring wouldn't fit. Now I can't take it out. I thought there must have been an easier way. Thank god for google which led me here. lol. Geez. How the hell am I going to take the battery out now???
293612
Hi, be sure you have the batterys in correct, the negative terminal sets on the springs on the adapter,install the adapter with the arrow pointing to the flashlight. If this does not work the adapter might be defective.I took apart one of the batterys that came with my light and found a small battery, the rest of the space was filled with powder, the battery was probably about 500ma not 4200ma.
645394
I actually shimmed my button with little bits of plastic under the rubber cap, to make the button easier to activate. It's buried and quite stiff. I think you're far more likely to pop off the pocket clip and lose the clip. (happened twice on mine, lucky enough to find it again both times -- And I squeezed closed the part that holds onto the barrel to grip tighter, but i'm not sure of the effectiveness there.) Just make sure the light is INSIDE the pocket, and you should be okay to not lose the flashlight itself. :o)
634858
Maybe your batteries are not installed correctly. Be sure that the flat end of the battery (the minus end) is against the spring and the pointed end (+ end) is away from the spring. The plus and minus are marked on the metal end of the batteries. If that is correct, then you need to be sure that the contacts are clean. Take a clean eraser, like on a #2 yellow pencil and "erase" the ends of the battery cartridge. Be sure that there is nothing between the ends of the cartridge and the contacts in the unit. Then click the on/off button. If that does not work, then I guess there is something wrong with the flashlight.
1312178
The flashlight is poorly put together. You should unscrew the top of the flashlight and check the button. That was wrong with mine.
352771
Push down on the yellow case just above the gray pocket clip. Lift up the gray clip and exchange the two AAA batteries and replace the clip. Test on a known hot circuit before putting into service. Hope this helps.
479752
It should take 3 AAA batteries that are inserted into a battery cradle. The cradle is marked for positive and negative but for me it was hard to see. Once you get the batteries in the plastic cradle, then you insert it into the flashlight cavity and close it up. I've had not problems. Unfortunately my daughter has been playing with it so I could not find it to post pics. When I find it I will post them right away.
2253825
I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out. The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.
876035
Take it apart disconnect the battery remove the fuse or replace if needed but should be ok in the scope turns on. reassemble everything it should work. I have had to do this twice with mine.
2175479
Turn the bezel around the bulb. This may take a try or two until you get the feel for it. If that doesn't work, there's a battery or bulb problem. I love the flashlight!
1544796
Unscrew the magnetic end of the flashlight. It might take some effort the first time so use pliars if necessary. Once loose it is self evident how to replace the batteries.
279893
I experienced the same thing. the flashlight you receieved runs on the 18560 rechargeable battery and not the standard AA batteries. you will need to return it for the model that uses the AAs or get the rechargeable 18560s.
865363
I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!