DeWalt DW077-XE, Manual

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• Adjust the leveling knob (3) to stabilise the tool
when necessary.
• Adjust the tool for a level application.
Tripod set-up (fig. C5)
The tool has been equipped with a tripod receptacle for
mounting to the DE0736 tripod (optional) or any other tri-
pod with the required ratings stated in the technical data.
• Place the tripod (28) on a relatively smooth and level
surface.
• Mount the tool to the tripod by turning the threaded pin
(29) into the receptacle (30) in the base.
• Adjust the tool for a level or plumb application.
Adjusting the tool (fig. A, D1 & D2)
The tool can be adjusted for both level (fig. D1) and
Plumb (fig. D2) applications.
Self-leveling feature (fig. A)
• To initiate the leveling procedure, switch on the tool. The
leveling procedure is indicated by the flashing of the lev-
eling indicators (16 & 17) and the laser beam. Once the
tool has found its level position the leveling indicators and
the laser beam will stop flashing and remain on.
• The leveling indicators and the laser beam repeatedly
flash three times rapidly to indicate that the tool has been
set up at a slope that is beyond the self-leveling range of
5°. Switch the tool off, re-adjust the tool set-up within the
selfleveling range and switch the tool on again.
Level adjustment (fig. D1)
• Place the tool into the required position as shown.
• Switch on the tool to initiate the leveling procedure.
Plumb adjustment (fig. D2)
• Place the tool into the required position as shown.
• Switch on the tool to initiate the leveling procedure. As
the leveling procedure for plumb applications only re-
quires adjustment of the Y axis, only the corresponding
leveling indicator (17) will be operational.
Manually adjusting the level position (fig. A)
By using the remote control the tool can be adjusted
manually. The manual adjustment mode is particularly
useful in applications with slope angles in both X and
Y-axis.
• To activate the manual adjustment mode press the key
(22). The leveling indicators (16 & 17) go off.
• Use the keys (20) to adjust the tool in the X-axis.
• Use the keys (21) to adjust the tool in the Y-axis.
• To discontinue the manual adjustment mode, press the
key (22) again.
After discontinuing the manual leveling
mode the self-leveling feature
automatically takes over and re-adjusts
the tool to level position. The manual
adjustments will be lost immediately!
Aligning the laser line (fig. A & E1 - E5)
Level alignment
• With the tool switched on and the laser head rotating,
align the laser line with the position mark.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
With tool in floor set-up (fig. E1):
• The tool can be placed on any sturdy object to obtain
the required height.
With tool in wall set-up (fig. E2):
• Loosen the locking knob (5) and adjust the rack pinion
wheel (9) to set the tool to the correct
position. Tighten the locking knob (5).
With tool in tripod set-up (fig. E3):
• Adjust the tripod to set the tool to the required height.
Plumb alignment (fig. A, E4 & E5)
• With the tool switched on and the laser head rotating,
align the laser line with the position mark.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Use the keys (20) to move the laser head until the
laser line aligns with the position mark (fig. A).
Slope alignment (fig. A)
If the application requires the laser line to align at a
slope angle, proceed as follows:
• With the tool switched on and the laser head rotating,
activate the manual leveling mode.
• Align the laser line with the slope:
- Use the keys (20) to adjust the tool in the Xaxis.
- Use the keys (21) to adjust the tool in the Yaxis.
Instructions for use
Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Always mark the center of the laser line or dot.
• To increase working distance and accuracy, set up the
tool in the middle of your working area.
• Make sure the tool has been set up securely.
• Extreme temperature changes cause movement of
internal parts that may affect the accuracy of the tool.
Regularly check the accuracy while using the tool under
these circumstances.
• Although the tool corrects small out-of-level errors auto-
matically, when it has registered a bump, re-adjustment to
balance or set-up may be required.
• If the tool has been dropped or has tipped over, have
the laser head calibrated by a qualified repair agent.
• For your own comfort, always use the remote control to
operate the tool. The remote control not only allows you
to operate the tool from a distance, it also keeps you from
touching the tool, thereby reducing the risk of affecting
the tool’s balance and set-up.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
• To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
• To switch the tool off, press the on/off switch (1)
again.
Setting the rotation speed (fig. F)
The laser head can be set to different rotation speed
settings, thus determining the quality of the line.
• Press the key (19). The rotation speed will cycle from
“fast” to “medium”, “slow”, “crawling” and “stationary”
each time the key is pressed.
• For a bright line, set the laser head to a slow rotation
speed.
• For a solid line, set the laser head to a fast rotation
speed.