Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DW073 Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide -

This guide is intended to assist you in determining why the laser is not
operating to your expectations. These are some of the most commonly
asked questions or observances. If you still have questions or
problems with your D WALT laser after completely reading through this
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Troubleshooting Guide and instruction manual, call our toll free Hot
Line at 1-800-4-DEWALT or visit one of our service centers.
THE BATTERY WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE
See "Installing the Battery Pack"
THE LASER WILL NOT TURN ON
Ensure that a fully charged battery is properly inserted into the tool.
TIP: See "Installing the Battery Pack" section. Rotate the ON/OFF
VARIABLE SPEED Knob clockwise to turn the power on. TIP: See
"Control Panel" section. If the laser still doesn't turn on, take the tool to
a D WALT service center.
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AFTER TURNING THE LASER ON, 2 LASER DOTS ARE
PROJECTED FROM THE ROTARY HEAD
The DW073 Cordless Rotary Laser has been designed with dual, side
by side laser diodes. Two diodes allows the laser to avoid blind spots
which could potentially be created by the protective cap over the rotary
head and also produce an extremely bright beam when the rotary laser
head is spun.
THE LASER IS PROJECTING 2 LASER LINES WHEN THE LASER
HEAD IS ROTATED
Take the laser to a D WALT service center for calibration.
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THE POWER LED LIGHT IS FLASHING, THE ROTARY HEAD HAS
STOPPED SPINNING AND THE LASER DIODES HAVE SHUT
DOWN.
This indicates that the battery pack needs to be recharged. TIP: See
"Removing the Battery Pack" and "Charging Procedures."
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THE BUMP SENSOR WARNING LED LIGHT IS FLASHING
See "Bump Sensor" section for operating instructions.
THE BUMP SENSOR WILL NOT TURN THE LASER OFF AFTER
THE TOOL HAS GONE OUT OF LEVEL
The Bump Sensor is NOT AN OUT OF LEVEL SENSOR. See "Bump
Sensor" section.
THE ROTATING LASER BEAM IS DIFFICULT TO SEE INDOORS
Ambient light conditions will influence the visibility of the laser beam. To
aid in beam visibility, adjust the rotation speed using the ON/OFF
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH. Remember: Slow Speed = Bright
Beam; Fast Speed = Solid Beam. Wearing the Laser Enhancement
Glasses can also help you see the beam better.
I NEED TO ADJUST THE LASER FOR A VERTICAL / PLUMB
ORIENTATION
See "Two-Position Pivoting Head" section.
I NEED TO ADJUST THE LASER FOR MOUNTING ON A WALL
See "Wall Mount" section.
THE LASER ROCKS WHEN POSITIONED ON THE FLOOR
The laser is designed to sit on 3 contact points for maximum stability.
Two of these contact points are stationary while the third is adjustable.
To roughly position the tool on the floor adjust the Base Leveling Knob,
which is located under the battery pack.
I NEED TO STOP THE ROTARY HEAD ROTATION TO DIRECT THE
LASER DOT ONTO A MARK OR TO SET A MARK
See "Manual Head Rotation" section.