DeWalt DW03601 User manual
Self-Leveling 360oHorizontal, Cross Line Laser
DW03601, DW03601CG
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Contents
• Laser Information
• User Safety
• Battery Safety
• Powering the Laser
• Turning the Laser On
• Checking Laser Accuracy
• Using the Laser
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Service and Repairs
• Specications
Laser Information
The DW03601 and DW03601CG 360oCross Line lasers are
Class 2 laser products. The lasers are self-leveling laser tools
that can be used for horizontal (level) and vertical (plumb)
alignment projects.
User Safety
Safety Guidelines
The denitions 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
DEWALT®tool, go to http://www.DEWALT.com.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual
may result in serious personal 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 specied herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
The label on your laser may include the following symbols.
Symbol Meaning
V Volts
mW Milliwatts
Laser Warning
nm Wavelength in nanometers
2 Class 2 Laser
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.
DW03601
SER.____________
TYPE 1
Complies with 21 CFR 1040,10 and
1040,11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
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6V DC
LASER
2
≤3.2mW @630-680nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
MADE IN CHINA
DW03601CG
TYPE 1 6V DC
LASER
2
≤3.2mW @510-530nm
IEC 60825-1: 2014
MADE IN CHINA
SER.____________
Complies with 21 CFR 1040,10 and
1040,11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
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E• Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases,
or dust. This tool may create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Store an idle laser out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Tool service MUST be performed by qualied 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.
• 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 reective surface which
may reect 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, the user or others may inadvertently expose
themselves to radiation.
• Position the laser securely on a level surface. If the laser
falls, damage to the laser or serious injury could result.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating the laser. Do not use the laser when you are
tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the laser may result
in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Depending on the work conditions, wearing
protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection will reduce personal
injury.
Tool Use and Care
• Do not use the laser if the Power/Transport Lock switch
does not turn the laser on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.
Battery Safety
WARNING:
Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause
injury or re. To reduce this risk:
• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery
label and package.
• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and –), as 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 batteries at the
same time with new batteries of the same brand and type.
• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per
local codes.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Remove batteries when the device is not in use.
Installing AA Batteries
Load new AA batteries in the DW03601 or DW03601CG laser.
1. Turn the laser 180° in the attached pivot bracket (Figure B
1).
2. On the bottom of the laser, lift up the latch to open the battery
compartment cover (Figure B2).
3. Insert four new, high-quality, name brand AA batteries, making
sure to position the - and + ends of each battery as noted
inside the battery compartment (Figure B3).
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4. Push the battery compartment cover closed until it snaps in
place (Figure B4).
When the laser is not in use, keep the Power/Transport Lock
switch in the center (OFF) position (Figure A2) to save
battery power.
Turning the Laser On
1. Place the laser on a smooth, flat, level surface, with the
laser facing straight ahead toward the opposing wall (0º
position).
2. Turn the laser ON to display a horizontal laser beam.
Either:
• Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the left to
keep the pendulum locked and display the cross beams
in manual mode (Figure A1)).
• Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the right to
unlock the pendulum and display the cross beams in
self-leveling mode (Figure A3)).
3. Press (Figure A4) once to display a horizontal laser
beam, a second time to display a vertical beam, and a third
time to display both the horizontal and vertical beams.
4. Check the laser beams.
• If the laser is tilted so much that it cannot self-level
(> 4°), or the laser is not level in manual mode, the laser
beams will flash.
• If the laser beams ash, the laser is not level (or plumb)
and should NOT BE USED for determining or marking
level or plumb. Try repositioning the laser on a level
surface.
5. If ANY of the following statements are TRUE, continue with
the instructions for Checking Laser Accuracy BEFORE
USING THE LASER for a project.
• This is the first time you are using the laser (in case the
laser was exposed to extreme temperatures).
• The laser has not been checked for accuracy in
a while.
• The laser may have been dropped.
Checking Laser Accuracy
The laser tools are sealed and calibrated at the factory. It
is recommended that you perform an accuracy check prior
to using the laser for the rst time (in case the laser was
exposed to extreme temperatures) and then regularly to ensure
the accuracy of your work. When performing any of the
accuracy checks listed in this manual, follow these guidelines:
• Use the largest area/distance possible, closest to the
operating distance. The greater the area/distance, the easier
to measure the accuracy of the laser.
• Place the laser on a smooth, at, stable surface that is level
in both directions.
• Mark the center of the laser beam (dot).
Horizontal Beam - Scan Direction
Checking the horizontal scan calibration of the laser requires
two walls 30′ (9m) apart. 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 against the end of the wall (Figure D1).
2. Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the right (Figure
A3)to turn the laser ON in self-leveling mode and display
a horizontal laser beam.
3. At least 30′ (9m) apart along the laser beam, mark aand
b.
4. Turn the laser 180º.
5. Adjust the height of the laser so the center of the beam is
aligned with a(Figure D2).
6. Directly above or below b, mark calong the laser beam
(Figure D3).
7. Measure the vertical distance between band c.
8. If your measurement is greater than the Allowable
Distance Between band cfor the corresponding
Distance Between aand bin the following table, the
laser must be serviced at an authorized service center.
Distance Between
aand b
Allowable Distance
Between band c
30′(9m) 5/32” (4mm)
40′(12m) 7/32” (6mm)
50′(15m) 5/16” (8mm)
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EHorizontal Beam - Pitch Direction
Checking the horizontal pitch calibration of the laser requires
a single wall at least 30′(9m) long. 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 against the end of the wall (Figure E1).
2. Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the right (Figure
A3)to turn the laser ON in self-leveling mode and display
a horizontal laser beam.
3. At least 30′ (9m) apart along the laser beam, mark aand
b.
4. Move the laser to the opposite end of the wall (Figure E
2).
5. Position the laser toward the rst end of the same wall and
parallel to the adjacent wall.
6. Adjust the height of the laser so the center of the beam is
aligned with b.
7. Directly above or below a, mark calong the laser beam
(Figure E3).
8. Measure the distance between aand c.
9. If your measurement is greater than the Allowable
Distance Between aand cfor the corresponding
Distance Between aand b in the following table, the
laser must be serviced at an authorized service center.
Distance Between
aand b
Allowable Distance
Between aand c
30′(9m) 5/32” (4mm)
40′(12m) 7/32” (6mm)
50′(15m) 5/16” (8mm)
Vertical Beam - Plumb
Checking the vertical (plumb) calibration of the laser can be
most accurately done when there is a substantial amount of
vertical height available, ideally 30′ (9m), with one person on
the oor 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 at least 3.28 ft (1.0m) from a door jamb
(Figure F1).
2. Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the right (Figure
A3)to turn the laser ON in self-leveling mode and display
a horizontal laser beam.
3. Press once to display the vertical beam.
4. Aim the vertical laser beam toward the door jamb.
5. Along the bottom of the laser beam, mark three locations
a, b, and c; where b is midway between aand c.
6. Where the top of the laser beam appears at the top of the
door jamb, mark e.
7. Move the laser to the opposite side of the door jamb
(Figure F2).
8. Align the bottom of the laser beam with a, b, and c.
9. Where the top of the laser beam appears at the top of the
door jamb, mark f.
10. Measure the distance between eand f.
11. If your measurement is greater than the Allowable
Distance Between eand ffor the corresponding
Height Din the following table, the laser must be
serviced at an authorized service center.
Height D
Allowable Distance
Between eand f
6.56′(2.0m) 1/16" (1.5mm)
8.20′(2.5m) 3/32” (2.0mm)
9.84′(3.0m) 1/8” (2.5mm)
Using the Laser
Operating Tips
• Always mark the center of the beam (dot) created by the
laser.
• Extreme temperature changes may cause movement of
internal parts that can affect accuracy. Check your accuracy
often while working.
• If the laser is ever dropped, check to make sure it is still
calibrated.
• As long as the laser is properly calibrated, the laser is self-
leveling. Each laser is calibrated at the factory to nd level as
long as it is positioned on a at surface within average ± 4°
of level. No manual adjustments are required.
• Use the laser on a smooth, at, level, surface.
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