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User Manual
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User 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.
CAUTION:
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER
BEAM. Class 2 Laser Product.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V
volts
mW
milliwatts
Ah
Ampere Hours
laser warning symbol
nm
wavelength in nanometers
2
Class 2 Laser
Do not stare into the laser beam.
Laser Information
• The DW088LR and DW088LG Laser Levels are Class 2
laser products and comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice
No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
• The DW088LR and DW088LG lasers are self-leveling laser
tools that can be used inside and outside for horizontal
(level), vertical and plumb alignment projects.
Conforms to UL STDS 61010-1 & 2595
Certified to CSA STD C22.2 No. 61010-1
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious personal injury.
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate laser tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
laser tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control
Electrical Safety
• Use battery operated tool only with the specifically
designed batteries.
Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
Product Overview
WARNING:
Never modify the tool or any part of it. Damage to the laser
or personal injury could result.
Figure 3 -
Battery Interface
A
Figure 2 -
Pendulum Lock
B
Figure 2 -
Keypad
C
Figure 5B -
ON/OFF button: horizontal laser line
D
Figure 5B -
ON/OFF button: vertical laser line
E
Figure 5B -
Battery Meter
F
Warning Labels
For your convenience and safety, the following labels are on
your laser.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual.
WARNING:
LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM. Class 2 Laser Product
Visual Result
≤1.5mW @ 510-530nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
Visual Result
≤1.5mW @ 630-680nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
5002595
5002595
Visual Result
≤1.5mW @ 510-530nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
Visual Result
≤1.5mW @ 630-680nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
5002595
5002595
•
Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• 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 DeWALT
service center call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or go to
http://www.dewalt.com on the Internet.
• 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.
• 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 disassemble the laser tool.
There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• 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.
• Do not remove or deface warning labels.
Removing labels
increases the risk of exposure to radiation.
• Position the laser securely on a level surface.
Damage to the
laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls
Figure 3 -
Magnetic pivot bracket
G
Figure 3 -
Keyhole slot
H
Figure 5A -
Tripod thread fitting (1/4 - 20 & 5/8-11)
I
Figure 5A -
Ceiling Mount
J
Figure 5A -
Clamp
K
Figure 5A -
Screw Hole
M
Batteries and Power
• This tool is powered by the following DeWALT 12V Battery packs:
DCB120, DCB127 or may also be powered using the DEWALT AA
Starter pack which can carry 4 x AA batteries. Note: The AA starter
pack is recommended only for use with the red laser
Battery Installation / Removal
(See figure
3
)
Using the AA Starter Pack:
CAUTION:
The AA starter pack is designed specifically for use only
with the DeWALT 12V compatible laser products and cannot
be used with any other tools Do not attempt to modify
the product.
To install batteries:
• Lift up the battery compartment cover as shown in
Figure
4
.
• Insert four fresh AA batteries in the compartment, placing
the batteries according to (+) and (–) on the inside of the
compartment.
• Install the AA starter Battery pack as shown in
Figure
3
.
Using the 12V DEWALT Rechargeable Pack:
• Install the 12V Battery pack as shown in
Figure
3
.
WARNING:
Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause injury
or fire.
To reduce this risk:
Contents
• Safety
• Product Overview
• Batteries and Power
• Operation
• Accuracy Check and Calibration
• Specifications
