Skil SKIL 8601-RL, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Working with Tripod

A tripod 

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offers a stable, height-

adjustable measuring support.
Place the tool via the tripod mount

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onto the  5/

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the tripod and screw the locking
screw of thetripod tight.

Working with the Laser Target 

With the laser target 

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, it is

possible to project the laser mark
onto the floor or the laser height
onto a wall. 

The red acrylic used in the laser
target enhances the laser beam,
making the laser dot more visible.

With the zero field and the scale,
the offset or drop to the required
height can be measured and
projected at another location. This
eliminates the necessity of
precisely adjusting the tool to the
height to be projected. 

The laser target 

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has a

reflective coating that enhances
the visibility of the laser beam at
greater distances or in intense
sunlight. The brightness
intensification can be seen only
when viewing, parallel to the laser
beam, onto the laser target.

Laser Viewing Glasses 

The laser viewing glasses filter out
the ambient light. This makes the
red light of the laser appear
brighter for the eyes. 

The red plastic used in the glasses
enhances the laser beam, making
the laser dot more visible. These
glasses are particularly useful
when using the laser tool outdoors
or in brightly lit environments.

•   Do not use the laser viewing 
    glasses as safety goggles. The 
    laser viewing glasses are used 
    for improved visualization of the
    laser beam, but they do not 
    protect against laser radiation. 

•   Do not use the laser viewing 
    glasses as sun glasses or in 
    traffic. The laser viewing 
    glasses do not afford complete 
    UV protection and reduce 
    color perception.

Working with Wall Mount 

The durable metal wall mount
provides a flexible, yet sturdy
means of positioning the tool in
the desired location. 

1.   Determine the approximate 
      height at which  the laser 
      beam will need to be project. 

2.   Choose the surface on which 
      the mount will be attached, 
      wall, T-bar framing or beam. 

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.   Secure the mount to the 

      mounting surface 

      When mounting to a wall, 
      drive two or three study 
      screws into the wall with at 
      least one driven into a stud. 
      Make sure the screw heads 
      are wide than the upper end 
      of the screw openings. 

Use with Accessories