DeWalt DW089 User manual

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3 BEAM LASER DW089
Congratulations!
You have chosen aD
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WALT tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make D
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WALT one of the most
reliable partners for professional power tool users.
Technical Data
DW089 DW089CG
Voltage 6.0 V 6.0 V
Type 1 1
Battery size 4 x LR6 (AA) 4 x LR6 (AA)
Laser power < 1.5 mW < 1.5 mW
Laser class 2 2
Wavelength 620-690 nm 510-530 nm
Protection class IP54 IP54
Self-leveling range +/– 4 ° +/– 4 °
Operating temperature 14° F to 113° F 14° F to 113° F
Receptacle thread 1/4" x 20 TPI 1/4" x 20 TPI
Weight 2 lbs. 2 lbs.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates apotentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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CAUTION: Indicates apotentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Indicates apractice not related to personal
injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Denotes risk of fire.
Safety Instructions for Lasers
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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. Repairs, service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in injury. For the location of
your nearest authorised D
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WALT repair agent, refer to the list of
authorised D
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WALT repair agents on back of this manual or visit
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.
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• 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.
• Do not position the laser near areflective surface which may
reflect the laser beam toward anyone’seyes. 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 remove or deface warning labels. If labels are removed
user or others may inadvertently expose themselves to radiation.
• Position the laser securely on alevel surface. Damage to the
laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls.
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE LASER.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Disassembling
the laser will void all warranties on the product. Do not
modify the product in any way. Modifying the tool may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
WARNING: Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the contacts
of aremoved battery.
Additional Safety Instructions for Lasers
• This laser complies with class 2 according to EN 60825-1:2007.
Do not replace alaser diode with adifferent type. If damaged,
have the laser repaired by an authorised repair agent.
• Do not use the laser for any purpose other than projecting laser
lines.
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An exposure of the eye to the beam of aclass 2 laser is considered
safe for amaximum of 0.25 seconds. Eyelid reflexes will normally
provide adequate protection. At distances over 1 m, the laser complies
with class 1 and thus is considered completely safe.
• Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally.
• Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.
• Do not set up the tool at aposition where the laser beam can
cross any person at head height.
• Do not let children come in contact with the laser.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of this device:
– injuries caused by staring into laser beam.
Markings on Tool
The following pictographs are shown on the tool:
Read the instruction manual before use.
Laser warning.
Do not stare into the laser beam.
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DATE CODE POSITION
The date code, which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed
on the inside of the battery compartment.
Example:
2011 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Important Safety Instructions for Batteries
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.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 3 Beam laser
1 Wall mount
4 LR6 (AA-size) batteries
1 Detector (DE0892/DE0892G)
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1 Clamp (DW089KD)
1 9 Vbattery (DW089KD)
1 Kitbox
1 Instruction manual
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior
to operation.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING! Do not place the laser in aposition which
may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally
stare into the laser beam. Serious eye injury may result
from staring at the beam.
Unpacking
FITTING THE WARNING LABEL
The safety warnings on the label shown on the laser must be
formulated in the language of the user.
For that purpose, aseparate sheet of self-adhesive labels has been
supplied with the tool.
WARNING: Check that the safety warnings on the label
have been formulated in your language.
The warnings should read as follows:
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
• If the warnings are in aforeign language, proceed as follows:
– Remove the required label from the sheet.
– Carefully place the label over the existing label.
– Press the label in place.
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Batteries (fig. 1)
BATTERY TYPE
This laser operates on four LR6 (AA-size) batteries.
TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Lift up the battery compartment cover (a) as shown in figure 1.
2. Insert four fresh LR6 (AA-size) batteries in the compartment,
placing the batteries according to (+) and (–) on the inside of the
battery door.
WARNING: When replacing batteries, always replace the
complete set. Do not mix old batteries with new ones.
Preferably use alkaline batteries.
Operating Tips
• Use only new, high-quality, name brand batteries for best results.
• Ensure batteries are in good working condition. If the low battery
red 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 often to make sure
your laser is calibrated. See Field Calibration Check.
• Before attempting to use the laser, make sure it is positioned
securely, on asmooth, flat surface.
• Always mark the centre of the beam created by the laser.
• Extreme temperature changes may cause movement of internal
parts that can affect accuracy. Check your accuracy often while
working. See Field Calibration Check.
• If the laser has been dropped, check to make sure your laser is still
calibrated. See Field Calibration Check.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION (FIG. 1)
The DW089/DW089CG laser is equipped with ared indicator light (b),
as shown in figure 1. The red indicator light is located to the left of the
on/off buttons (c, d, e).
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Aflashing red 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 beam(s) will quickly dim.
After fresh batteries are installed and the laser is turned on again, the
laser beam(s) will return to full brightness and the red indicator light will
stay off. (Aflashing laser beam is not caused by low batteries; see Out
of Tilt Range Indicator.)
Description (fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
a. Battery compartment cover
b. Red indicator light
c. ON/OFF button, horizontal laser line
d. ON/OFF button, vertical laser line
e. ON/OFF button, side vertical laser line
f. Magnetic pivot bracket
g. Keyhole slot
h. Fine adjustment knob
i. 1/4" x 20 female thread
INTENDED USE
The 3 Beam laser DW089/DW089CG has been designed to project
laser lines to aid in professional applications. The tool can be used
for horizontal (level), vertical (plumb) and square alignment. The
applications range from layout of walls and windows to installation of
framing track.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
The 3 Beam laser is aprofessional tool. DO NOT let children come
into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
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OPERATION
To Turn the Laser On and Off (fig. 1)
With the laser off, place it on aflat surface. This model has three
ON/OFF buttons, one for ahorizontal laser line (c), one for avertical
laser line (d) and one for aside vertical laser line (e). Each laser line is
powered on by pressing its ON/OFF button. The laser lines can be
powered one at atime or at the same time. Pressing the ON/OFF
buttons again turns the laser lines off.
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).
OUT OF TILT RANGE INDICATOR (FIG. 2)
The DW089/DW089CG laser is designed to self-level. If the laser has
been tilted so much that it cannot level itself (average > 4° tilt), it will
flash the laser beam. The flashing beam indicates the tilt range has
been exceeded and IS NOT LEVEL (OR PLUMB) AND SHOULD NOT
BE USED FOR DETERMINING OR MARKING LEVEL (OR PLUMB). Try
repositioning the laser on amore level surface.
SLOPING THE LASER
If the DW089/DW089CG laser is tilted beyond 15° out of level, its laser
beams will stay on longer between flashes to make it easier to do
angled work.
USING THE PIVOT BRACKET (FIG. 1)
The DW089/DW089CG laser has amagnetic pivot bracket (f)
permanently attached to the unit. This bracket allows the unit to
be mounted to any upright surface made of steel or iron. Common
examples of suitable surfaces include steel framing studs, steel door
frames, and structural steel beams. The bracket also has akeyhole
slot (g) allowing the unit to be hung from anail or screw on any kind of
surface.
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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.
USING THE LASER WITH THE WALL MOUNT (FIG. 3)
The laser wall mount (j) offers more mounting options for the DW089
laser. The wall mount has aclamp (k) at one end which can be fixed
to awall angle for acoustic ceiling installation. At each end of the wall
mount is ascrew hole (l), allowing the wall mount to be attached to any
surface with anail or screw.
Once the wall mount is secured, its steel plate provides asurface to
which the magnetic pivot bracket (f) can be attached. The position
of the laser can then be fine-tuned by sliding the pivot bracket up or
down on the wall mount.
ALIGNING THE VERTICAL BEAM – FINE ADJUST (FIG. 4)
The fine adjustment knob (h) on the top of the DW089 is for lining up
the vertical beams. Place the DW089/DW089CG on aflat surface and
turn the knob to the right to move the beam to the right, or to the left
to move the beam to the left.
Rotating the fine adjustment knob adjusts the entire internal
mechanism, maintaining the 90° angle between the two vertical beams.
LEVELING THE LASER
As long as the DW089/DW089CG laser is properly calibrated, the laser
is self-leveling. Each laser is calibrated at the factory to find level as
long as it is positioned on aflat surface within average ± 4° of level. No
manual adjustments are required.
MAINTENANCE
• To maintain the accuracy of your work, check the laser often to
make sure it is properly calibrated. See Field Calibration Check.
• Calibration checks and other maintenance repairs may be
performed by D
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WALT service centres.
• When not in use, store the laser in the kit box provided. Do not
store your laser at temperatures below –20 °C (–5 °F) or above
60 °C (140 °F).
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• Do not store your laser in the kit box if the laser is wet. The laser
should be dried first with asoft dry cloth.
NOTE: Disassembling the laser level will void all warranties on the
product.
Cleaning
Exterior plastic parts may be cleaned with adamp cloth. Although
these parts are solvent resistant, NEVER use solvents. Use asoft, dry
cloth to remove moisture from the tool before storage.
Field Calibration Check
CHECKING ACCURACY – HORIZONTAL BEAM, SCAN DIRECTION (FIG. 5)
Checking the horizontal scan calibration of the laser requires two walls
9 m (30') apart. It is important to conduct acalibration check using
adistance no shorter than the distance of the applications for which the
tool will be used.
TABLE 1 Distance Allowable Distance
Between Walls Between Marks
9.0 m (30') 3.0 mm (1/8")
12.0 m (40') 4.0 mm (5/32")
15.0 m (50') 5.0 mm (7/32")
1. Attach the laser to awall using its pivot bracket, with the laser
facing straight ahead toward the opposing wall (0 degree position).
2. Turn on the laser’shorizontal beam and mark the beam position on
the opposing wall directly across from the laser. Always mark the
centre of the beam’sthickness.
3. Pivot the laser to the extreme left (–90 degree position) and mark
the beam position on the opposing wall.
4. Pivot the laser to the extreme right (+90 degree position) and mark
the beam position on the opposing wall.
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