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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(MAY05) Form No. 623648-01 DW084 Copyright © 2004, 2005 D
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WALT
The following are trademarks for one or more D
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WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the
“D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of
lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
DW084
Self Leveling Level, Plumb and Square 4 Beam Laser
Niveau laser avec aplomb et équerre, auto niveleur à 4 faisceaux
Láser autonivelante de 4 rayos para determinar nivel, plomada y alineación recta
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY D
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WALT TOOL,
CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-4-D
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WALT (1-800-433-9258)
Safety Instructions for Lasers
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•
Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable 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 dan-
gerous 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 mainte-
nance performed by unqualified personnel may result in injury. To locate your nearest
D
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WALT service center call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or go to
http://www.dewalt.com on the Internet.
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Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam.
Serious
eye injury could result.
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Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unin-
tentionally stare into the laser beam.
Serious eye injury could result.
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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.
•
Do not use alignment magnets to support the weight of the tool.
Using alignment mag-
nets for support increases the risk of the laser falling.
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The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ............................volts
mW ........................milliwatts
................laser warning symbol
nm ..........................wavelength in nanometers
II..............................Class II Laser
IIIa ..........................Class IIIa Laser
WARNING LABELS
For your convenience and safety, the following label is on your laser.
CAUTION: LASER RADIATION - DO NOT
STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. CLASS II LASER
PRODUCT.
CAUTION: CLASS 2 LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.
Laser Information
The DW084 laser level is a class II laser product and complies
with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pur-
suant to laser notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
INTRODUCTION
The DW084 laser level is a self-leveling laser tool that can be used inside and outside for hori-
zontal (level), vertical (plumb), and square alignment projects. 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 this instruction manual prior to use.
General Safety Rules For Battery Operated Tools
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA
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Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
•
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designed batteries.
Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of fire.
Battery
This tool is powered by four AA size batteries.
To install batteries:
1. Lift up the battery compartment cover (A) as shown in Figure 1.
2. Insert four fresh AA batteries in the compartment, placing the batteries according to label in
battery compartment.
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 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.
• 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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
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Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not use 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.
•
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dan-
gerous 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 tool, may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or mainte-
nance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
To locate your nearest D
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WALT service center call 1-800-4-D
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WALT (1-800-433-9258) or go to
http://www.dewalt.com on the Internet.
Operating Tips
• Use only new, high-quality, name brand 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.
• 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 accu-
racy. 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
.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
The DW084 is equipped with a green power-on indicator light (B), as shown in Figure 2. The
green power-on indicator light is located directly above the on/off button (C).
A flashing green power-on indicator light indicates that the batteries are low and need to be
replaced. The laser may continue to operate for a short time while the batteries continue to drain,
but the beams will quickly dim. After fresh batteries are installed, and the laser is turned on
again, the power-on light will glow steadily and the laser will return to its full brightness. (A flash-
ing laser beam is not caused by low batteries; see
Out of Tilt Range Indicator
.)
OPERATION
To Turn the Laser On and Off
1. With the laser off, place it on a flat surface. Press the ON/OFF button to power the laser ON.
The laser will turn on and project four beams; one up (D), one down (E), and two square,
level beams (F, G) (Fig. 3).
2. Press the ON/OFF button again. The laser will then turn off and no laser beams will be
projected.
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 Tilt Range Indicator
).
The tool can be used to transfer points using any combination of the four beams.
If you have questions or comments, contact us.
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Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos.
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