DW088LR - Laser level DEWALT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DW088LR DEWALT

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DEWALT®

Laser Safety and Maintenance

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Please read these instructions before operating the product.

E Laser Safety and Maintenance Contents

Definitions

User Safety

Accessories

Electrical Safety

Safety Instructions for Lasers

Labeling

Maintenance and Care

Cleaning

Service

Warranty

Definitions Safety guidelines

This Safety Manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, read this Safety Manual as well as the Product Manual. The person responsible for the laser tool must ensure that all users understand and adhere to these instructions.

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General Safety Rules For Battery Operated Tools

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate the laser tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a laser tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating laser tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, eye protection, or hearing protection may be required for appropriate conditions.
• Do not use laser tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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End of Life

• Do not dispose of this product with household waste.
  • Always dispose of batteries per local code.
• Please recycle in line with local provisions for the collection and disposal of electrical and electronic waste.

Accessories

WARNING:

Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact:

DEWALT INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY

701 East Joppa Road

Towson, MD 21286

1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

www.DEWALT.com

Your tool may be supplied with a support bracket for mounting the tool on various surfaces. Refer to your Product Manual for instructions for using the tool with the bracket.

CAUTION:

Do not stand underneath the laser when it is mounted with the magnetic bracket. Serious personal injury or damage to the laser may result if the laser falls.

Electrical Safety

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Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designated batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

WARNING:

Batteries can explode or leak, and can cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk:

• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.
• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -), marked on the battery and the equipment.
• Do not short battery terminals.
• Do not charge disposable batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same brand and type.
• Do not mix battery chemistries. Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several months.

Laser Safety

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Laser Radiation Exposure. Do not disassemble or modify the laser level. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Serious eye injury could result.

WARNING:

Hazardous Radiation. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING:

Ensure you have line of sight to the Laser when turning it on and that bystanders do not intentionally or unintentionally stare into the beam.

CAUTION:

While the laser tool is in operation, be careful not to expose your eyes to the emitting laser beam. Exposure to a laser beam for an extended time may be hazardous to your eyes.

CAUTION:

Glasses may be supplied in some of the laser tool kits. These are NOT certified safety glasses. These glasses are ONLY used to enhance the visibility of the beam in brighter environments or at greater distances from the laser source.

• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• Use the laser only with the specifically designated batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
• Store idle laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one laser, may create a risk of injury when used on another laser.
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in injury. To locate your nearest WALT service center call 1-800-4-BWALT (1-800-433-9258) or go to www.WALT.com on the Internet.
• Do not stare into the laser beam.
• Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

- Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

- Do not set the laser tool at eye level whenever possible. Eye protection is normally afforded by natural aversion responses such as the blink reflex.

- Turn the laser off when it is not in use. Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into the laser beam.

- Do not modify the laser in any way. Modifying the tool may result in Hazardous Laser Radiation Exposure.

- Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result.

- Position the laser securely on a level surface. Damage to the laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls.

- This tool comes fully assembled. This tool has been designed with features that allow for quick and easy set-up. Please read and understand all instructions within the Product Manual prior to use.

- Do not direct the laser beam at other persons.

• Always make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser beam.

- Do not position the laser near a reflective surface which may reflect the laser beam toward anyone's eyes. Serious eye injury could result.

• Never point a laser at vehicle or aircraft.

- This instrument must only be used as outlined in the Product Manual.

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E Labelling

Do not remove or deface warning labels. If labels are removed, user or others may inadvertently expose themselves to radiation.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V Volts
mW Milliwatts
	Laser Warning
nm Wavelength in nanometers

The following pictographs are shown on the tool:

Read the Product Manual before use.

Laser warning.

Do not stare into the laser beam.

WARNING:

The following label samples are placed on your laser tool to inform you of the laser class for your convenience and safety. Please reference the Product Manual for the specifics on a particular product model.

LASER 2

△ CAUTION LASER 3R

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Maintenance and Care

• To maintain the accuracy of your work, check the laser often to make sure it is properly calibrated. See Accuracy Check instructions in your Product Manual.
- Accuracy checks and other maintenance repairs may be performed by DEWALT service centers.
- Do not store your laser in a kit box if the laser is wet. The laser should be dried first with a soft dry cloth.
- Laser tool is not waterproof. Damage to internal circuits may result.
- Do not leave laser tool in direct sunlight or expose it to high temperatures. The housing and some internal parts are made of plastic and may become deformed at high temperatures.
- Do not store the laser tool in a cold environment. Moisture may form on interior parts when warming up. This moisture could fog up laser windows and/or cause corrosion of internal circuit boards. See the product manual for acceptable storage temperatures.
- Store the laser tool in a clean environment.

E Cleaning

• Exterior plastic parts may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Although these parts are solvent resistant, NEVER use solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove moisture from the tool before storage.
• When working in dusty locations, some dirt may collect on the laser window. Remove any moisture or dirt with a soft, dry cloth.

Service

NOTE: Disassembling the laser level will void all warranties on the product.

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers.

Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. To locate your nearest DEWALT service center call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or go to www.DEWALT.com on the Internet.

Warranty

Visit www.DEWALT.com for warranty information.

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