BDL500M - Laser pointer BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BDL500M BLACK & DECKER

ENGLISH Intended use This Black & Decker tool has been designed to project laser lines and to measure distances to aid in DIY applications. This tool is intended for consumer use only. Safety instructions ◆ Warning! When using battery-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage. ◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool. ◆ Retain this manual for future reference. Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents. Consider work area environment Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases. Keep children away Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the work area or to touch the tool. Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Stay alert Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual. Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. Check for damaged parts Before use, carefully check the tool for damage. Ensure that the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective. Store idle tools When not in use, tools and batteries should be stored in a dry, locked up or high place, out of reach of children. Repairs This tool complies with relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user. Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable batteries ◆ Never attempt to open for any reason. ◆ Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C. ◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the environment”. Do not incinerate the batteries. ◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the batteries, proceed as follows: - Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact. Additional safety instructions for lasers Read all of this manual carefully. This product is not to be used by children under 16. Warning! Laser radiation. Do not look into the laser beam. Do not view the laser beam directly with optical instruments. Refer to the laser product characteristics. ◆ This laser complies with class 2 according to IEC60825+A1+A2:2001. Do not replace a laser diode with a different type. If damaged, have the laser repaired by an authorised repair agent. ◆ Do not use the laser for any purpose other than projecting laser lines. ◆ An exposure of the eye to the beam of a class 2 laser is considered safe for a maximum of 0.25 seconds. Eyelid reflexes will normally provide adequate protection. At distances over 1 m, the laser complies with class 1 and thus is considered completely safe. ◆ Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally. ◆ Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam. ◆ Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height. ◆ Do not let children come near the laser. Features

7. On/off switch (measurer)

9. Repeat measurement key

Assembly Fitting the battery (fig. C) ◆ Remove the battery cover (14) from the tool. ◆ Insert the batteries into the tool in the orientation as shown. ◆ Refit the cover and let it click into place. Wall mounting (fig. B & D) The tool can be mounted to walls using one of the wall mounts (12 or 13). Wall pin If the tool is mounted to drywall or other soft materials, the wall pin (12) must be used. The position of the laser line will line up with the mounting location of the pin. ◆ Remove the protective cap (15) from the pin (16) and store it on the insert as shown (fig. D). ◆ Hold the wall pin at the required height in front of a suitable location and press the pin straight into the wall. ◆ Install the tool by hanging the holder (4) on the wall mount. Warning! The pin of the insert is sharp and should be handled with care. Replace the protective cap immediately after removing the insert from the wall. Keyhole wall mount For surfaces other than drywall, the keyhole wall mount (13) can be used with a screw in a predrilled hole. The position of the laser line will line up with the mounting location of the screw. ◆ Hang the wall mount on a screw mounted at the required height on a suitable location. ◆ Install the tool by hanging the holder (4) on the wall mount. Use Using the laser level function (fig. E & F) Using the laser in auto-leveling mode ◆ Hang the tool on the wall using the appropriate wall mount. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) up to switch the tool on in auto- leveling mode. The auto levelling indicator (17) will light up and swing while the tool is calibrating. Note: the laser lines will only be level if the tool is kept within 5° from vertical. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) down to switch the tool off. Using the laser in locked/layout mode When operating in the locked/layout mode, the tool can be held in horizontal position, for surface layout such as flooring and tiling. ◆ Place the tool flat on the floor. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) down to switch the tool on in locked/layout mode. The locked/layout indicator (18) will light up. ◆ Move the tool as necessary to position the laser lines. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) up to switch the tool off. Using the measurer function Switching on and off (fig. A) ◆ To switch the tool on, press key (7). ◆ To switch the tool off, press key (7) again. Setting the reference point (fig. A, E & G) The reference point is the part of the tool that the measurement starts from and ends at. The reference point can be aligned with the left (19), the right (20) or the centre (21) of the tool. For accurate results, the reference point can be set before and after the measurement. ◆ To set the reference point, press either of keys (8). Selecting the measurement system (fig. A & E) The appliance can show the results both in the metric (22) and the imperial system (23). ◆ To switch from one measurement system to the other, press and hold key (7) for 4 seconds. Measuring (fig. A & E) ◆ Place the tool flat against the wall at the start of the distance to be measured. Switch the tool on. ◆ Press and hold key (11) for 4 seconds. The ready-for-use indicator (24) will light up. ◆ Set the reference point indicating the start of the measurement. ◆ Slowly slide the tool along the distance to be measured. Make sure not to tilt or lift the tool. ◆ Set the reference point indicating the end of the measurement. ◆ To reset the tool, press and hold key (11) for 4 seconds. Wait for the ready-for-use indicator (24) to light up before continuing. Note: After 2 minutes of inactivity the LCD screen will go blank.6 ENGLISH Repeating distances (fig. A & E) The distance repeat function allows for multiple measurement of the distance measured initially. ◆ Measure the first distance. ◆ Press key (9). The repeat distance indicator (25) will light up. ◆ Measure the following distance. – When the target distance point is approached at 7.5 cm (3"), a single arrow (26) lights up from the direction the tool is approaching, and the buzzer sounds, producing long beeps. – When the target distance point is approached at 2.5 cm (1"), a double arrow (26) lights up from the direction the tool is approaching, and the buzzer sounds, producing short beeps. – When the target distance point is reached, the double arrows (26) from both directions light up, and the buzzer sounds continuously for a few seconds. ◆ Repeat the previous instructions as many times as required for the remaining distances. ◆ To reset the tool without losing the stored information, press key (11) briefly. Wait for the ready-for-use indicator (24) to light up before continuing. Equal spacing (fig. A & E) The equal spacing function allows for an equal layout in several sections of the distance measured initially. ◆ Measure the distance. ◆ Press key (10). The equal spacing indicator (27) will light up. ◆ Press key (10) as many times as required, depending on the number of sections. This number will appear on the LCD screen. The max number of sections that can be set is 9. ◆ Measure the first section distance. – When the target distance point is approached at 7.5 cm (3"), a single arrow (26) lights up from the direction the tool is approaching, and the buzzer sounds, producing long beeps. – When the target distance point is approached at 2.5 cm (1"), a double arrow (26) lights up from the direction the tool is approaching, and the buzzer sounds, producing short beeps. – When the target distance point is reached, the double arrows (26) from both directions light up, and the buzzer sounds continuously for a few seconds. ◆ Repeat the previous instructions as many times as required for the remaining section distances. ◆ To reset the tool without losing the stored information, press key (11) briefly. Wait for the ready-for-use indicator (24) to light up before continuing. Low battery indicator (fig. E) The LCD screen will display a low battery symbol (28) when the battery is nearly empty. ◆ Replace the battery on time. Protecting the environment Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection. Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re- use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product. Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com Battery At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with due care for our environment. ◆ Remove the battery as described above. ◆ Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be short-circuited. ◆ Take the battery to a local recycling station.7 ENGLISH Technical data BDL500M Voltage V 4.5 Battery size 3 x LR06 Wave length nm 630-675 Laser class 2 Laser power mW < 2.2 Accuracy laser level function (at 1 m) mm +/- 1 measurer function (within 1 m) mm +/- 0.5 measurer function (within 10 feet) +/- 1/16" Operating temperature °C 0 - 40 Weight kg 0.45 EC declaration of conformity BDL500M Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:

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