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• Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the
direct or reflected laser beam yourself, not even from a distance (you could
blind somebody, cause accidents or damage your eyes) 3
• If laser radiation strikes your eye, you must deliberately close your eyes
and immediately turn your head away from the beam
• Do not make any modifications to the laser equipment
• Have the measuring tool repaired only through qualified specialists using
original spare parts (this ensures that the safety of the measuring tool is
maintained)
• Do not allow children to use the laser measuring tool without supervision
(they could unintentionally blind other persons or themselves)
• Do not operate the measuring tool in explosive environments, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts (sparks can be created in
the measuring tool which may ignite the dust or fumes)
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
2 Read the instruction manual before use
3 Laser radiation / Do not stare into beam / Class 2 laser product
4 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together with household waste
material
USE
• Inserting/replacing the batteries
- alkali-manganese batteries are recommended for the measuring tool
- do not use rechargeable batteries
- to open the battery lid A, press on the latch B and fold the battery lid up
- insert 2 x AA/LR06 batteries (pay attention to correct polarisation)
- always replace all batteries at the same time
- only use batteries from one brand and with the identical capacity
- remove the batteries from the measuring tool when not using it for
extended periods (when storing for extended periods, the batteries can
corrode and self-discharge)
• On/off
- to switch on the measuring tool, press on/off button C (immediately after
switching on, the measuring tool sends a laser beam out of exit opening D)
! do not point the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into
the laser beam yourself, not even from a large distance
- to switch off the measuring tool, press on/off button C repeatedly until indicator
E goes out
- slide switch F into position 6 to lock the levelling unit
- do not leave the switched on measuring tool unattended and switch the
measuring tool off after use (other persons could be blinded by the laser
beam)
- when not using the measuring tool, switch it off in order to extend the battery life
• Operating modes
- all modes can be selected WITH automatic levelling (position 5) and WITHOUT
automatic levelling (position 6)
- press button C repeatedly until the desired mode is set
1) Cross-line mode: the measuring tool generates a horizontal and a vertical
laser line 7 8
2) Horizontal mode: the measuring tool generates a horizontal laser line 9
3) Vertical mode: the measuring tool generates a vertical laser line 0
• Working with automatic levelling
- position the measuring tool on a level, firm support or attach it to tripod N or to
the supplied holder
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