Dewalt DW08802CG Instruction Manual - Page 8

E • Store an idle laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of • Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow untrained users. Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock • Tool service MUST be performed by qualified repair or injury. personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified Battery Safety personnel may result in injury. To locate your nearest DEWALT service center go to http://www.DEWALT.com. • 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. 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. • Do not position the laser near a reflective surface which • Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity may reflect the laser beam toward anyone's eyes. Serious (+ and -), as marked on the battery and the equipment. eye injury could result. • Do not short battery terminals. • 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 charge disposable batteries. • Do not modify the laser in any way. Modifying the tool may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all batteries at the same time with new batteries of the same brand and type. • Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result. • Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes. • Do not remove or deface warning labels. If labels are • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. removed, the user or others may inadvertently expose • Keep batteries out of reach of children. themselves to radiation. • Remove batteries when the device is not in use. • Position the laser securely on a level surface. If the laser falls, damage to the laser or serious injury could result. Installing AA Batteries Personal Safety Load new AA batteries in the DW08802 or DW08802CG laser. • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the laser. Do not use the laser when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 1. Turn the laser 180° in the attached pivot bracket (Figure C 1 ).. A moment of inattention while operating the laser may result 2. On the bottom of the laser, lift up the latch to open the battery in serious personal injury. compartment cover (Figure C 2 ). • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Depending on the work conditions, wearing protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection will reduce personal injury. 3. Insert two new, high-quality, name brand AA batteries, making sure to position the - and + ends of each battery as noted inside the battery compartment (Figure C 3 ). 4. Push the battery compartment cover closed until it snaps in place (Figure C 4 ). Tool Use and Care • Do not use the laser if the Power/Transport Lock switch does not turn the laser on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. When the laser is not in use, keep the Power/Transport Lock switch in the center (OFF) position (Figure A 2 ) to save battery power. 8