Wall Mount; Horizontal Leveling - DeWalt DW073 Instruction Manual

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and spin the rotary head to set your mark. The Base Rack 'N Pinion
Locking Knob (D) is a wing nut style knob that will lock and unlock
the sliding base bracket. The Rack 'N Pinion Adjustment Knob (C)
rotates to slide the tool forward and back. TIP: You may need to
hold the laser base down while adjustments are made to the tool
while on the floor.
5. Follow the instructions for leveling or plumbing the laser.
6. Turn the laser on if not on already; adjust rotation speed and
controls as needed.

Wall Mount

The DW073 Cordless Rotary Laser has
been designed with a built-in Wall Mount for
attaching the tool to wall track to aid in
acoustical ceiling installation and other
specialty leveling projects. Follow the
instructions below for using the Wall Mount.
CAUTION: Before attaching the laser
level to wall track ensure that the track is
properly secured to the wall.
1. Use the Two-Position Pivoting Head
Adjustment Lever to pivot the laser head
into a plumb orientation.
2. Rotate the entire tool so that the battery pack is positioned at the
bottom of the tool and the Wall Mount Clamp is in position to be
attached to the wall track. See illustration at left for proper set-up.
3. With the Base Plate Measuring Scale facing you, rotate the Wall
Mount Clamp Locking Knob (A) towards you to open the clamp
jaws. Position the clamp jaws around the wall track and rotate the
Wall Mount Clamp Locking Knob away from you to close the clamp
jaws shut on the track. Ensure that the Wall Mount Clamp Locking
Knob is securely locked before proceeding.
CAUTION: Always use a ceiling wire hanger or equivalent material,
in addition to the wall mount clamp, to help secure the laser level
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while mounting it to a wall. Thread the wire through the holes in the
roll cage above the Rack 'N Pinion Adjustment Knob (C) or above
the Rack 'N Pinion Locking Knob (D). Additionally, screws or nails
can be used to fasten the tool directly to the wall as a back up.
Screw/Nail holes (B) are located in the Base Plate next to the Base
Plate Measuring Scales.
4. The tool can be adjusted up and down to the desired offset height
for working. To change the height, loosen the Rack 'N Pinion
Locking Knob (D) located to the left of the laser head. TIP: You
may need to support the weight of the tool while the Rack 'N Pinion
Locking Knob is loosened. Turn the Rack 'N Pinion Adjustment
Knob (C) located to the right of the
laser head to move the laser level up
and down to set your height. Use the
Base Plate Measuring Scale to
pinpoint your mark. TIP: It may be
helpful to turn the power ON and spin
the rotary head to set your height.
Once you have positioned the laser
at your desired offset height, tighten
the Rack 'N Pinion Locking Knob to
maintain your mark.
5. Use the Base Leveling Knob (behind the battery) at the bottom of
the base plate to aid in positioning the tool against the wall.
6. Follow the instructions for leveling the laser. TIP: Remember the
front leveling knob controls the movement of the bubble in the front
vial, the side leveling knob controls the movement of the bubble in
the side vial.
7. Turn the laser on if not on already; adjust rotation speed and
controls as needed.

Horizontal Leveling

1. Set the laser on a relatively smooth and level surface such as a
Tripod or prepare the laser level to be attached to wall track using
the built-in Wall Mount feature. See "Wall Mount" section.
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