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User Manual
Contents
• Safety
• Product Overview
• Batteries and Power
• Operation
• Accuracy Check and Calibration
• Specications
User Safety
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
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 specied herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
CAUTION:
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO THE
LASER BEAM. Class 2 Laser Product.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V volts
mW milliwatts
Ah Ampere Hours
laser warning symbol
nm wavelength in nanometers
2 Class 2 Laser
Do not stare into the laser beam.
• Do not remove or deface warning labels. Removing
labels increases the risk of exposure to radiation.
• Position the laser securely on a level surface. Damage
to the laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls
Laser Information
• The DCE088R and DCE088G Laser Levels are Class 2
laser products.
• The DCE088R and DCE088G lasers are self-leveling
laser tools that can be used inside and outside for
horizontal (level), vertical and plumb alignment projects.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate laser tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating
a laser tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control
Electrical Safety
• Usebatteryoperatedtoolonlywiththespecically
designed batteries. Use of any other batteries may create
a risk of re.
Product Overview
WARNING:
Never modify the tool or any part of it. Damage to the
laser or personal injury could result.
Figure 3 - Battery Interface
A
Figure 2 - Pendulum Lock
B
Figure 2 - Keypad
C
Figure 5B - ON/OFF button: horizontal laser line
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Figure 5B - ON/OFF button: vertical laser line
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Figure 5B - Battery Meter
F
Figure 3 - Magnetic pivot bracket
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Figure 3 - Keyhole slot
H
Figure 5A - Tripod thread tting (1/4 - 20” & 5/8-11)
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Warning Labels
For your convenience and safety, the following labels are on
your laser.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual.
WARNING: LASER RADIATION. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM. Class 2 Laser Product
• Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres,
suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gases,or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Usethelaseronlywiththespecicallydesignated
batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of re.
• 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.
• Toolservicemustbeperformedonlybyqualied
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualied personnel may result in injury. To locate your
nearest DeWALT service center go to
http://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.
• 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.
• 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 disassemble the laser tool. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• 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.
Figure 5A - Ceiling Mount
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Figure 5A - Clamp
K
Figure 5A - Screw Hole
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Batteries and Power
• This tool is powered by the following DeWALT 10.8V Battery
packs: DCB120, DCB127 or may also be powered using the
DEWALT AA Starter pack which can carry 4 x AA batteries.
Note: The AA starter pack is recommended only for use with
the red laser
Battery Installation / Removal
(See gure
3
)
Using the AA Starter Pack:
CAUTION:
The AA starter pack is designed specically for
use only with the DeWALT 10.8V compatible laser
products and cannot be used with any other tools Do
not attempt to modify the product.
To install batteries:
• Lift up the battery compartment cover as shown in Figure
4
.
• Insert four fresh AA batteries in the compartment, placing
the batteries according to (+) and (–) on the inside of the
compartment.
• Install the AA starter Battery pack as shown in Figure
3
.
Using the 10.8V DEWALT Rechargeable
Pack:
• Install the 10.8V Battery pack as shown in
Figure
3
.
WARNING:
Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause
injuryorre. To reduce this risk carefully follow all
• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery
instructions on the label and package and accompanying
Battery Safety Leaet.
• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and –), marked on the battery and the equipment.
• Do not short battery terminals.
• Do not charge disposable 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.
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