Intended Use; Inserting/Replacing The Battery - Skil 8601-RL Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

This tool projects rotating and stationary laser points and is intended
for accurate transfer and alignment of plumb, level, graded and
• Plumbing (Making vertical) — Use the tool in the vertical
orientation for indoor and outdoor plumb applications, such as
plumbing up framing, aligning cabinetry, etc.
• Leveling — Use the tool in the horizontal orientation for indoor and
outdoor level applications, such as leveling cabinetry, setting
concrete forms, leveling electrical outlets, etc.
• Squaring— The laser beam emitting from the top of the tool is
perpendicular to the rotating beam, which provides the ability to use
the tool for 90 degree layout functions.

Inserting/Replacing the Battery

ALWAYS turn off the laser and
the main power switch before
removing and replacing
the batteries.
Alkaline batteries are recomm-
ended for the tool.
The battery compartment is
located on the top of the unit.
Open the compartment and
replace the batteries.
When inserting, pay attention to
the correct polarity according to
the representation on the inside
of the battery compartment. To
unlock the battery lid, turn the
The numbering of the product
features shown refers to the
illustration of the tool on page 3.

Intended Use

90-degree points and lines.
Preparation
Features
-6-
locking screw 2 in a
counter-clockwise direction.To
lock the battery lid, turn the
locking screw 2 in clockwise
direction.
Always replace all batteries at the
same time. Only use batteries
from one brand and with the
identical capacity.
• Remove the batteries from
the tool when not using it for
extended periods. When
storing for extended periods,
the batteries can corrode and
discharge themselves.
1 Plumb Beam Aperture
2 Battery cover locking screw
3 Laser Aperture