Ryobi AIRgrip RLAG113S User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AIRgrip™LASER LEVEL
RLAG113S
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your laser level has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standards for depend-
ability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of
rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................3-4
Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 5
Features...........................................................................................................................6-7
Assembly............................................................................................................................ 8
Operation.......................................................................................................................9-14
Maintenance................................................................................................................15-16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 17
Parts Ordering / Service................................................................................................... 18
This laser level has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, per-
formance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making
it easy to maintain and operate.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION

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WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
CAUTION:
The use of an optical instrument with this
product will increase eye hazard.
The laser guide radiation used in this laser
level is Class II with < 1mW and 630-660nm
wavelengths. These lasers do not normally
present an optical hazard although staring at
the beam may cause flash blindness.
nAvoid direct eye exposure when using
the laser and do not project the laser
beam directly into the eyes of others.
Serious eye injury could result.
nDo not remove or deface any prod-
uct labels. Removing product labels
increases the risk of exposure to laser
radiation.
nDo not place the laser level in a position
that may cause anyone to stare into the
laser beam intentionally or unintention-
ally. Serious eye injury could result.
nDo not operate the laser level around
children or allow children to operate the
tool. Serious eye injury could result.
nAlways turn the laser level off when not
in use. Leaving the tool on increases the
risk of someone inadvertently staring into
the laser beam.
nDo not operate the laser level in com-
bustible areas such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gasses or dust.
nDo not use push pins unless you plan to
affix the base to a soft wood, wallboard,
or other easily penetrated surface.This
could result in injury because the pins are
very sharp instruments.
nAlways ensure the laser beam is aimed
at a surface without reflective proper-
ties. Shiny reflective materials are not
suitable for laser use.
nWhen using the base, always check
to be sure the laser level is securely
seated. Damage to the tool and/or seri-
ous injury to the user could result if the
laser level falls.
nAll repairs should be made by an autho-
rized service representative or the laser
manufacturer.
nHandle the laser level with care. Treat it
as you would any other optical device such
as a camera or binoculars.
SAFETY RULES

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SAFETY RULES
nAvoid exposing the laser level to shock,
continuous vibration or extreme hot or
cold temperatures. Damage to the tool
and/or serious injury to the user could
result.
n Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this laser level. If you loan
someone this laser level, loan them these
instructions also.

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SERVICE
This laser level has no serviceable parts. If the
unit fails due to normal wear and tear within
two years of purchase, return with original re-
ceipt for a replacement unit at no charge. Call
1300 361 505 for your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand completely the
operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for con-
tinuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situ-
ation that may result in property damage.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk as-
sociated with this product.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
SYMBOLS

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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended Use...........................................................................................................Indoor
Length of Laser Line...........................................................Up to 40 12m, Horizontal or Vertical
Laser .............................................................................................. Class II, <1mW, 630-660nm
Power Supply .........................................................................................2 AA, 1.5 Volt Batteries
Battery Life — Laser Only .................................. 40 Hours Continuous Use—Alkaline Batteries
Battery Life — w/Vacuum.................................. 2.5 Hours Continuous Use—Alkaline Batteries
Operating Temperature..............................................................................................0˚C to 40˚C
Dimensions.....................................................................................................107 x 73 x 76 mm
Weight .................................................................................... 230g (approx.) Without Batteries
Accuracy .......................................... ±13mm at 6m (Laser Lens Facing Battery Compartment)
±19mm at 4.5m (Laser Lens 180° Opposed Battery Compartment)
Fig. 1
LEVELS
ON/OFF
SWITCH
LASER
LENS
LASER HEAD ROUGH SURFACE
ADAPTOR

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KNOW YOUR LASER LEVEL
See Figures 1 - 2.
Before attempting to use this product, famil-
iarize yourself with all operating features and
safety rules.
AIRgrip™VACUUM
TECHNOLOGY
Your laser level uses a vacuum base that can
adhere to smooth surfaces. Using the vacuum
seal prevents wall damage caused by nails,
pins or adhesive tape.
CASE
A padded and zippered case stores and pro-
tects your laser level when not in use.
LASER HEAD
The laser head on your level rotates 360˚.
LASER LENS
Your level’s laser lens rotates 90˚ for wrapping
around inside corners and uneven surfaces.
MULTI-FUNCTION BASE
The multi-function base allows your laser level
to be used on irregularly shaped walls or ob-
jects, as well as on a tripod. It features built-in
loops for a Velcro®strap, built-in angled holes
for push pins, and has a standard 1/4 in. - 20
tripod mounting hole. The base also protects
the laser level when using on a dusty or dirty
surface and during storage.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Your laser level conveniently turns on and off
at the touch of a switch.
ROUGH-SURFACE ADAPTOR
The rough-surface adaptor increases the
number of surfaces on which the AIRgrip™
vacuum can be used.
VELCRO®STRAP/PUSH PINS
A Velcro®strap and push pins are provided
for attaching the laser level to a variety of
surfaces.
FEATURES
Fig. 2
case
velcrO®
strap
Multi-FuNctiON Base
push
piNs

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
assembled.
nCarefully remove the tool and any accesso-
ries from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included.
nInspect the tool carefully to make sure
no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
nDo not discard the packing material until
you have carefully inspected and satisfac-
torily operated the tool.
nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please
call 1300 361 505 for assistance.
PACKING L ST
Laser Level
Case
Velcro Strap
Push Pins (2)
Multi-function Base
Rough Surface Adaptor
AA Batteries (2)
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this
tool. Please return to the place of purchase
or call 1300 361 505 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or cre-
ate accessories not recommended for
use with this tool. Any such alteration or
modification is misuse and could result in
a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that
a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this laser level for the following
purposes:
Hanging pictures
Hanging wallpaper and wallpaper bor-
ders
Lining up floor or wall tile
Lining up electrical outlets
Decorative angles for faux painting
Putting up chair rail
NOTE: This product is not a rotary laser. It
will need to be releveled for each direction it
is pointed to.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
See Figure 3.
The battery compartment is located beneath
the ridged area at the front of the laser level.
To open:
Push the battery cover plate straight up
and remove.
Install two AA batteries according to
polarity indicators inside the battery
compartment.
Fig. 3
BatterY cOver plate
tO
reMOve
tO
iNstall
BatterY
cOMpartMeNt
Batteries
WARNING:
When turning on the laser level, always
protect the eyes of yourself and those
around you. Never point the laser beam
at anyone’s face, including your own.
NOTE: The horizontal and vertical vials are
to be used for reference only. This tool is not
intended to be a standard box beam level.
Place the battery cover plate back onto
the laser level and slide down to secure.

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NOTE: The multi-function base is not used
when mounting by vacuum grip.
Place the laser level on the surface you
want it secured to and push in slightly to
seal.
Continue to hold the laser level against the
surface while pressing the on/off switch.
Release the laser level when you hear a
change in motor sound.
NOTE: To release the vacuum seal, turn the
laser level’s power off. For fast release, press
the protrusion on the back of the unit. Pulling
the laser level off the wall without releasing the
vacuum could damage the tool.
The laser will automatically shut off 15 min-
utes prior to battery failure, but the motor will
remain on. Press the on/off switch to power
down the unit and replace the batteries.
TURNING ON/OFF
See Figure 4.
Press the switch located on the right side of
the laser level to turn it ON and OFF. Always
wait for at least 5 seconds between stopping
and restarting the laser level.
OPERATION
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
POSITIONING THE LASER LEVEL
The laser level has several positioning options
available to suit the needs of your project.
For a quick reference or alignment between
two points, the laser level can be hand held
or placed on a horizontal surface.
USING THE AIR-GRIP VACUUM
See Figure 5.
The laser level’s vacuum grip technology al-
lows attachment to most smooth surfaces.
press tO
turN OFF
ON/OFF
switch
ON/OFF
switch
press tO
turN ON