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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

.

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.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY D

E

WALT TOOL, 

CALL US AT: 

1800 444 224 

(Aust) or 

0800 339 258

 (NZ). 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

When using power tools, always observe the safety regulations applicable in your 

country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following 

safety instructions before attempting to operate this product. Keep these instructions in 

a safe place.

 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASERS

 

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions 

Failure to follow 

the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious 

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

WARNING!

 

Laser radiation exposure. Do not disassemble or modify the laser 

level. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Serious eye injury could result.

 

WARNING:

 

Hazardous radiation. 

Use of controls or adjustments or performance 

of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation 

exposure. 
 • 

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.

 Service 

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in injury. 

To locate your nearest D

E

WALT service center call 

1800 444 224 

(Aust) or 

0800 339 258

 (NZ). 

 • 

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.

 • 

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 modify the laser in any way.

 Modifying the tool may result in hazardous 

laser radiation exposure.

 • 

Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the 

laser.

 Serious eye injury may result.

  •  Do not remove or deface warning labels.

 If labels are removed user or others 

may inadvertently expose themselves to radiation.

Summary of Contents for DW089-XE

Page 1: ...DW089 XE 3 BEAM LINE LASER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...es other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 ch...

Page 4: ...r convenience and safety the following labels are on your laser WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL USE AA SIZE BATTERIES WARNING LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THESE APERTURES FIG 1 LASER INFORMATION The DW089 XE 3 Beam Line Laser is a Class 2 laser product and complies with 21 CFR 1040...

Page 5: ...situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts POWER TOOL USE AND CARE Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Store idle power tools out of ...

Page 6: ... 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 DW089 XE laser is equipped with a red indicator light B as shown in Figure 2 The red indicator light is located to the left of the on off buttons C D E A flashing red indicator light indicates that the batte...

Page 7: ...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 magnetic pivot bracket up or down on the wall mount H FIG 5 F K J L FIG ...

Page 8: ...er to the extreme right 90 degree position and mark the beam position on the opposing wall 5 Measure the vertical distance between the lowest mark A and the highest mark B If the measurement is greater than the values shown below the laser must be serviced at an authorized service center 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...

Page 9: ...ark C 8 Measure the distance between these two marks C E If the measurement is greater than the values shown below the laser must be serviced at an authorized service center Distance Allowable Distance Between Walls Between Marks 9 0 m 30 6 0 mm 1 4 12 0 m 40 8 0 mm 5 16 15 0 m 50 10 0 mm 13 32 FIG 7 C D D C E 9 m 30 STEP 1 2 STEP 3 STEPS 4 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 3 ...

Page 10: ...ble ideally 9 m 30 with one person on the floor positioning the laser and another person near a ceiling to mark the position of the beam 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 1 Place the laser on the floor and turn on both vertical beams 2 Mark the position where the beams cross on the floor ...

Page 11: ... laser to mark B and turn on both vertical beams 4 Position the beam crossing precisely at mark B with the forward beam aligned with mark C 5 Mark a location D along the side vertical beam at least 5 m 18 away from the unit 6 Rotate the laser over mark B so that the forward vertical beam now passes through mark D 7 Mark the location E where the side vertical beam passes by mark A 8 Measure the dis...

Page 12: ...otionless surface the laser will continue to try to find level If the beam will not stop moving try placing the laser on a more stable surface Also try to make sure that the surface is relatively flat so that the laser is stable Repairs NOTE Disassembling the laser level will void all warranties on the product To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment including br...

Page 13: ...ies Only use DEWALT accessories specified for use with this product Follow the directions included with the accessory Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center If you need any assistance in locating any accessory please contact Stanley Black Decker 82 Taryn Drive Epping VIC 3076 Australia or call 1800 444 224 or NZ 0800 339 258 ...

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Page 16: ... dewalt com au www dewalt com nz SEP11 Part No N135410 DW089 XE Copyright 2011 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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