Skil 560, Original Instructions Manual

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360° Leveling laser 560
INTRODUCTION
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This tool is intended for projecting and checking
horizontal and vertical lines/planes as well as (plumb)
points
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Carefully read this instruction manual as well as the
warning label on the tool, before you use the tool
1
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Pay special attention to the safety instructions and
warnings; failure to follow these may result in
serious (eye) injury
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Save this instruction manual for future reference
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laser type 635 nm
Laser class 2
Power output
≤
1 mW
Power supply 2 x D (LR20) / 1,5V battery
Operating temperature -1°C to 40°C
Storage temperature -10°C to 40°C
Weight 1,3 kg
Accuracy +/- 0,7 mm/m
SAFETY
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Do not look into the laser beam (laser radiation) 2
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Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals
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Do not use any magnifying optical tools (such as
magnifying glasses, telescopes, or binoculars) to view
the laser beam
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Do not remove or damage the warning label on the tool
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Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust
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Do not operate the tool with children around
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This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
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Do not use the tool for any purpose other than those
mentioned in this instruction manual
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Only use the original accessories which are intended for
this tool
TOOL ELEMENTS 3
A Button for on/off
B Button for increasing rotational speed
C Button for reducing rotational speed
D LED-light
E Rotary head
F Base-plate
G Side-plate
H Adjustment knob (front)
J Adjustment knob (rear)
K Bubble levels for horizontal lines/planes
L Bubble level for vertical lines/planes
M Battery compartment cover
N Laser light opening
O Warning label
P Adapter for mounting tool in vertical position
Q Locking ring
R Locking clips
S Tripod rod
T Adjustment handle
U Locking knob
V Bubble level
USE
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Mounting of batteries 4
- open cover M
- insert 2 x D (LR20) / 1,5V batteries (pay attention to
correct polarisation)
- close cover M and ensure it is in place securely
- always remove the batteries from the tool, if the tool
is not used for a long period
- replace the batteries when the built-in buzzer starts
sounding
- always replace the complete set of batteries
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Operating the tool 5
- place the tool in horizontal or vertical position on a flat
surface or on the tripod supplied with the tool
- level the tool (see relevant paragraphs)
- switch on the tool by pressing button A
- when switching on, light D
3 turns on indicating that
the tool is in the projecting mode
- press button B to activate rotary head (light D 3 turns
off)
- the tool starts with the lowest rotational speed
- repeated pressing of button B increases the speed in
6 steps to the highest rotational speed
- the projected points turn more and more into a line as
the rotational speed increases
- repeated pressing of button C decreases the speed in
6 steps to a standstill
- project a horizontal or vertical line/plane
- make measurements using the projected line/plane/
point as reference
- switch off the tool by pressing button A
! do not look into the laser beam
! do not point the laser beam at persons or animals
! always switch off the tool after use
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Leveling of tool in horizontal position 6 7
- place the tool in horizontal position (with base-plate F
beneath) on a flat surface or on the tripod
- level the tool by turning adjustment knobs H and J in
such a way that the bubbles in levels K are centered
! check the leveling after each adjustment
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Leveling of tool in vertical position 8 9
- place the tool in vertical position (with side-plate G
beneath) on a flat surface or on the tripod
- level the tool by turning adjustment knob J in such a
way that the bubble in level L is centered
! check the leveling after each adjustment
GB
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