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Keypad, Modes and LED.
Power switch.
The Power ON/OFF switch is located on the front of the tool as shown in figure 1 (A). When the switch (A) is in the OFF/LOCKED position, the
unit will remain off and the pendulum will be locked
When the on/off switch (A) is in the ON/UNLOCKED position, the unit will be powered ON, the pendulum will be released from the locked position and self level.
Out of Level Indicator
The DW08301 is equipped with an out of level indicator on the keypad as shown in Figure 2. When the tilt range (> 4° tilt) has been exceeded the laser beam will flash.
The flashing beam indicates that the tool IS NOT LEVEL (OR PLUMB) AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR DETERMINING OR MARKING LEVEL (OR PLUMB). Try repositioning
the laser on a more level surface.
Batteries & Power
Your laser tool requires 2 x AA batteries. (B)
Use only new, high-quality batteries for best results.
• Ensure batteries are in good working condition. If the low battery indicator light is flashing, the batteries need replacement.
• To extend battery life, turn laser off when not working with or marking the beam.
Set Up
LEVELING THE LASER
This tool is self-leveling. It is calibrated at the factory to find plumb as long as it is positioned on flat surface within 4° of level. As long as the tool is properly calibrated,
no manual adjustments must be made.
To ensure the accuracy of your work, check to make sure your laser is calibrated often. See
Field Calibration Check.
• Before attempting to use the laser, make sure it is positioned securely, on a smooth, flat surface.
• Always mark the center of the dot or pattern created by the laser.
• Extreme temperature changes may cause movement of internal parts that can affect accuracy. Check your accuracy often while working. See
Field Calibration
Check.
• If the laser has been dropped, check to make sure your laser is calibrated. See
Field Calibration Check.
OPERATION
TURNING THE LASER ON AND OFF (FIG. 3)
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With the laser off, place it on a stable, flat surface. Turn the laser on by sliding on/off switch (A) to the ON/UNLOCKED position.
•
To turn the laser off, slide the the on/off switch (A) to the locked position.
The DW08301 is equipped with a locking pendulum mechanism. This feature is only activated when the laser is switched off.
USING THE LASER
The beams are level or plumb as long as the calibration has been checked (see
Field Calibration Check
) and the laser beam is not flashing (see
Out of level Range
Indicator
).
The tool can be used to transfer points using any combination of the three beams.
OPERATING TIPS
To ensure the accuracy of your work, check to make sure your laser is calibrated often. See
Field Calibration Check.
• Before attempting to use the laser, make sure it is positioned securely, on a smooth, flat surface.
• Always mark the center of the dot or pattern created by the laser.
• Extreme temperature changes may cause movement of internal parts that can affect accuracy. Check your accuracy often while working. See
Field Calibration
Check.
• If the laser has been dropped, check to make sure your laser is calibrated. See
Field Calibration Check.
USING THE LASER WITH ACCESSORIES
The laser is equipped with 1/4” x 20 female threads on the bottom of the unit. These threads may be used to accommodate current or future D
e
WALT accessories.
Only use D
e
WALT accessories specified for use with this product. Follow the directions included with the accessory.
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those offered by D
e
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
e
WALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.
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 D
e
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D
e
WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.
D
E
WALT.com.
