Dewalt DW03601 Instruction Manual - Page 11

Maintenance, Troubleshooting

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Turning the Laser Off Maintenance E Slide the Power/Transport Lock switch to the OFF position (Figure A 2 ) when the laser is not in use. If the switch is not placed in the OFF position, the laser will not turn off. • When the laser is not in use, clean the exterior parts with a damp cloth, wipe the laser with a soft dry cloth to make sure it is dry, and then store the laser in the kit box provided. Using the Pivot Bracket • Although the laser exterior is solvent resistant, NEVER use solvents to clean the laser. The laser has a magnetic pivot bracket (Figure C ) permanently • Do not store the laser at temperatures below -5 ˚F (-20 ˚C) or attached to the unit. above 140 ˚F (60 ˚C). WARNING: Position the laser and/or wall mount on a stable surface. Serious personal injury or damage to the laser may result if the laser falls. • To maintain the accuracy of your work, check the laser often to make sure it is properly calibrated. • Calibration checks and other maintenance repairs may be performed by DEWALT service centers. • The bracket has magnets (Figure C 2 ) which allow the unit Troubleshooting to be mounted to most upright surfaces made of steel or iron. Common examples of suitable surfaces include steel framing studs, steel door frames, and structural steel beams. The Laser Does Not Turn On • The bracket has a keyhole slot (Figure C 1 ) so it can be hung from a nail or screw on any kind of surface. • Check the AA batteries to make sure: • Each battery is installed correctly, according to (+) and (-) Using the Laser with Accessories listed inside the battery compartment. WARNING: • The battery contacts are clean and free of rust or corrosion. Since accessories other than those offered by DEWALT have not been tested with this laser, use of such accessories with this laser could be hazardous. Only use DEWALT® accessories that are recommended for use with this model. Accessories that may be suitable for one laser may create a risk of injury when used with another laser. • The batteries are new, high-quality, name brand batteries to reduce the chance of battery leakage. • Make sure the AA batteries are in proper working condition. If in doubt, try installing new batteries. • When using rechargeable batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged. The bottom of the laser is equipped with a 1/4-20 female thread (Figure C 3 ) to accommodate current or future DEWALT® • Be sure to keep the laser dry. accessories. Only use DEWALT® accessories specified for use • If the laser unit is heated above 120 ˚F (50 ˚C), the unit will with this laser. Follow the directions included with the accessory. not turn ON. If the laser has been stored in extremely hot Recommended accessories for use with this laser are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance locating any accessory, please contact temperatures, allow it to cool. The laser level will not be damaged by using the Power/Transport Lock switch before cooling to its proper operating temperature. your nearest DEWALT service center or visit our website: http:// www.DEWALT.com. 11

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E
Turning the Laser Off
Slide the Power/Transport Lock switch to the OFF position
(Figure
A
2
) when the laser is not in use. If the switch is not
placed in the OFF position, the laser will not turn off.
Using the Pivot Bracket
The laser has a magnetic pivot bracket (Figure
C
) permanently
attached to the unit.
WARNING:
Position the laser and/or wall mount on a stable
surface. Serious personal injury or damage to the
laser may result if the laser falls.
• The bracket has magnets (Figure
C
2
) which allow the unit
to be mounted to most upright surfaces made of steel or iron.
Common examples of suitable surfaces include steel framing
studs, steel door frames, and structural steel beams.
The bracket has a keyhole slot (Figure
C
1
) so it can be
hung from a nail or screw on any kind of surface
.
Using the Laser with Accessories
WARNING:
Since accessories other than those offered by
D
E
WALT have not been tested with this laser, use of
such accessories with this laser could be hazardous.
Only use D
E
WALT
®
accessories that are recommended for use
with this model. Accessories that may be suitable for one laser
may create a risk of injury when used with another laser.
The bottom of the laser is equipped with a 1/4-20 female thread
(Figure
C
3
) to accommodate current or future D
E
WALT
®
accessories. Only use D
E
WALT
®
accessories specified for use
with this laser. Follow the directions included with the accessory.
Recommended accessories for use with this laser are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center.
If you need assistance locating any accessory, please contact
your nearest D
E
WALT service center or visit our website:
http://
www.D
E
WALT.com
.
Maintenance
When the laser is not in use, clean the exterior parts with
a damp cloth, wipe the laser with a soft dry cloth to make
sure it is dry, and then store the laser in the kit box provided.
Although the laser exterior is solvent resistant, NEVER use
solvents to clean the laser.
Do not store the laser at temperatures below -5 ˚F (-20 ˚C) or
above 140 ˚F (60 ˚C).
To maintain the accuracy of your work, check the laser often
to make sure it is properly calibrated.
Calibration checks and other maintenance repairs may be
performed by D
E
WALT service centers.
Troubleshooting
The Laser Does Not Turn On
Check the AA batteries to make sure:
Each battery is installed correctly, according to (+) and (–)
listed inside the battery compartment
.
The battery contacts are clean and free of rust or corrosion.
The batteries are new, high-quality, name brand batteries
to reduce the chance of battery leakage.
Make sure the AA batteries are in proper working condition. If
in doubt, try installing new batteries.
When using rechargeable batteries, make sure the batteries
are fully charged.
Be sure to keep the laser dry.
If the laser unit is heated above 120 ˚F (50 ˚C), the unit will
not turn ON. If the laser has been stored in extremely hot
temperatures, allow it to cool. The laser level will not be
damaged by using the Power/Transport Lock switch before
cooling to its proper operating temperature.