Maintenance
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Laser Cleaning and Storage
• Under some conditions, the glass lens may collect some dirt or
debris. This will affect beam quality and operating range. The lens
should be cleaned with a cotton swab moistened with water.
• The flexible rubber shield can be cleaned with a wet lint-free
cloth such as a cotton cloth. USE WATER ONLY — DO NOT use
cleansers or solvents. Allow the unit to air dry before storing.
• To maintain the accuracy of your work, check the calibration of the
laser often. Refer to Checking the Calibration.
• Calibration checks and other maintenance repairs can be
performed by D
WALT service centers. Two free calibration checks
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• When the laser is not in use, store it in the kit box provided.
• Do not store your laser in the kit box if the laser is wet. Dry exterior
parts with a soft, dry cloth and allow the laser to air dry.
• Do not store your laser at temperatures below 0˚F (-18˚C) or above
105˚F (41˚C).
WARNING:
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning
the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may
weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any
liquid get inside the unit; never immerse any part of the unit
into a liquid. Never use compressed air to clean the laser.
Detector Cleaning and Storage
• Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the detector
using a cloth or a soft, non-metallic brush.
• The D
WALT Digital Laser Detector is waterproof. If you should
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drop the detector in mud, wet concrete, or a similar substance,
simply hose the detector off. Do not use high pressure water (e.g.,
from a pressure washer).
• The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, and away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
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Troubleshooting
Laser Troubleshooting
Height of Instrument Alert
The DW080LRS/LGS has a built-in alarm feature that alerts the
operator if the unit is disturbed after the unit has self-leveled. The
laser unit will stop rotating, the control panel LED indicator light will
flash, and the beeper will sound.
Reset the laser unit so you can continue to use it:
Press the power button
1.
power LED indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
Press the power button
2.
Detector Troubleshooting
Detector will not Turn on
Make sure the Li-Ion battery is charged.
1.
If the detector is very cold, allow it to warm up in a heated area.
2.
Press the power button (Figure
3.
If the detector still does not turn on, take the detector to a
4.
D
WALT service center.
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Detector Makes no Sound
Make sure the detector is on.
1.
Press the volume button (Figure
2.
low, to mute. Make sure the speaker icon appears with two half
circles (Figure
).
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Make sure the rotary laser is spinning and that it is emitting a
3.
laser beam.
If the detector is still not making any sound, take it to a D
4.
service center.
Detector Emits Sound but Does Not Display
If the detector is very cold, allow it to warm up in a heated area.
1.
If the LCD display window is still not functioning, take the
2.
detector to a D
WALT service center.
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for 3 sec.to turn the laser off. The
to turn the laser back on again.
) to turn the detector on.
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). It will toggle from high, to
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