Operating Tips - DeWalt DCE088G Manuel D'utilisation

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User Manual
• 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 when the device is not in use
• Use only the charger specified for your rechargeable
battery pack.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a laser tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
may be required for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• 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 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 tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• 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.
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To locate your nearest DeWALT service center go to http://www.
dewalt.com on the Internet.

Operating Tips

• Use only new, high-quality, name brand AA batteries or
specified rechargeable DEWALT 10.8V Li-Ion pack 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
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 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
The DCE088R and DCE088G lasers are equipped with
a battery gauge as shown in Figure 5B. The battery gauge
indicates remaining power with each LED representing 25%.
The bottom LED will illuminate and blink indicating that the level
is low (below 12.5%) and the batteries 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 battery indicator
level will indicate full capacity. (A flashing laser beam is not
caused by low batteries; see Out of Tilt Range Indicator.) If all
4 LED's on the battery meter LED's continuously flash this does
not indicate a low battery; see "The Battery Meter LED's Flash"
under Troubleshooting.
Operation
To Turn the Lasers On and Off
(See Figure 2 , 5 )
With the laser off, place it on a flat surface. This model has
B C
a pendulum locking switch and a keypad to activate the
laser beams with two ON/OFF buttons; one for a horizontal
D E
laser line and one for a vertical laser line . Each laser line
B
is powered on by moving the pendulum lock switch to the
UNLOCKED/ON position and pressing the required ON/OFF
button on the keypad. 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. The pendulum locking switch disables
the lasers as well as locking the pendulum, and should always
be placed in the LOCKED/OFF position when the laser is not
in use. If the pendulum lock switch is not placed in the lock
position all 4 LED's will continuously flash on the Battery Meter.
Using the Lasers
Out of LEVEL Range Indicator
The lasers are designed to self-level. If the laser has been tilted
so much that it cannot self-level (> 4° ), the laser beam will
flash. There are two flashing sequences associated with the out
of level condition: (i) between 4° and 10° the beams flash with
a constant blink cycle; (ii) at angles greater than 10° the beams
flash with a three blink cycle. When the beams flash the laser 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.
Using the Pivot Bracket (See figure )
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The lasers have a magnetic pivot bracket permanently
attached to the units. 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
H
a keyhole slot allowing the unit to be hung from a nail or
screw on any kind of surface. 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 CEILING Mount
(See Figure )
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The laser ceiling mount J (if included) offers more mounting
options for the laser. The ceiling mount has a clamp at one
end K which can be fixed to a wall angle for acoustic ceiling
installation. At each end of the ceiling mount is a screw hole
, allowing the ceiling mount to be attached to any surface with
a nail or screw.
Once the ceiling mount is secured, its steel plate provides
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a surface to which the magnetic pivot bracket can be
attached. The position of the laser can then be fine-tuned by
sliding the magnetic pivot bracket up or down on the wall mount.
Using the Lasers with Accessories
The lasers are equipped with 1/4 - 20 and 5/8 -11 female
threads on the bottom of the unit. This thread is to
accommodate current or future DeWALT accessories. Only use
DeWALT accessories specified for use with this product. Follow
the directions included with the accessory.
CAUTION:
The use of any other accessory not recommended for
use with this tool could be hazardous.
If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact your nearest DeWALT service center or go to http://
www.dewalt.com on the Internet.
Leveling the Lasers
As long as the lasers are properly calibrated, the lasers are
self-leveling. Each laser is calibrated at the factory to find level
as long as it is positioned on a flat surface within ± 4° of level.
No manual adjustments must be made.
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 DeWALT service centers.
• 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).
• 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 prior to
storage.
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.
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