Do I have to do anything to get this started? We cranked it for a few minutes but the light doesn't work.
648903
Mine worked fine right out of the box after ten or so cranks. You might try placing it in sunlight for twenty min or so to charge the battery. Make sure the little charging LED is lit when you do. If all else fails return it for a new one
648904
As long as you have power, it's just a matter of depressing the button next to the solar panel.
648905
i guess i should have also asked HOW FAST did you crank, you don't have to go crazy fast, but if you go incredibly slow, it will take forever to charge the battery sufficiently. But i think it's most likely the battery is just old and too weak to charge, or possibly the battery wire is not properly connected.
1916682
Try re-seating the kettle in the heating cradle. The light will come on when it starts heating. It may take a couple of tries to get it to work at first, but it should work pretty good from then on.
1178521
Nothing would turn on, including the bulb. It died three minutes after I turned it on for the first time.
340885
It is ready to use. However, there were no instructions on how to turn on the lights... had to figure that out myself. There's a small thermometer on the pole below the crank, and beneath that is a button (not real obvious) that you depress to turn on the lights, several different light levels.
1779654
You need to press and hold for a few seconds the 1st buton on the left side to turn it on (same thing to turn it off). If it doesn't work then it might be dead. You should be able to get a quick refund
750254
I've noticed mine does not start up very well. Twist the bulb as if removing and then reinstall. It won't start immediately. Also, the indicator is not an LED like it looks, just a lens to the inside. Turn of the lights or shield ambient light, it might be on, you just can see it.
546022
There is no light on the remote. If you have every thing hooked up correctly than it should turn the lights on.
219825
We had the same issues, it would stay lit, then go out. We thought it may be the wind...We did hold the starter for longer than you are supposed to and it stayed lit but not working as we had hoped.
1435132
Not sure but make sure it's turn on and the light came on to let you know it's ready for usage
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!
511293
I did not have any start up on this other than putting batteries in it. I'd let them know it's defective and to have them send you new.
662918
Press the SRC button to turn it on. If it does not work, it might be bad wiring or problem on the product itself. There is not many reasons that might cause it to go bad
1161190
It should just light up. Is the light screwed in properly? It could be a faulty light bulb. Mine fired up quickly.
881303
Check to make sure you are not out of fuel?Check to make sure the fuel valve is turned on?Make sure the battery is charged enough to crank it over fast enough to start it?Did you put Oil in it before trying to start it?
2275333
I also had something happen when I turned the lamp on. Something popped and the lamp no longer works. I was unable to find any repair parts. My estimation is that it is a piece of junk. It never worked at all.
1917503
I thought I had it. I just checked but no light. Bulbs are there. May be I need to check those bulbs.
2025816
You will need to plug it in and charge it first. Then the light should come on...