Powerfix Profi Z30859 - Laser Spirit Level Operation And Safety Notes

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Proper use
2 Description of parts
3 Includes
4 Technical information
5 General Safety Instructions
6 Preparing for first use
7 Operation
8 Maintenance, cleaning and care
9 Disposal
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 Download manual

Proper use

The laser spirit level is a measuring device and is intended for use in aligning objects horizontally and vertically, e.g. pictures or furniture. Measurements are performed using the laser beam and the spirit levels. The device is intended for use indoors at normal room temperatures only. The device is not intended for commercial use.

Description of parts

Bubble level
Battery compartment with knurled screw
Tripod with ball and socket head
Clamping screw
Bubble level
Laser beam aperture
Laser beam On / Off switch
Illumination On / Off switch
Illumination indicator (LED, cannot be replaced)
Battery arrangement
Positions of bar magnets
Position of laser beam and distance to underside of device

Includes

1 x Laser spirit level
1 x Tripod
2 x Batteries 1.5 V, AAA
1 x Instructions for use

Technical information

Laser class:	2
Accuracy:	+ / – 0.5 mm / m
Power supply:	2 x battery 1.5 V , AAA

General Safety Instructions

warning KEEP ALL THE SAFETY ADVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Always keep children away from the packaging material. This is not a toy.
Children or other individuals who do not know or have no experience of handling this device, or whose physical, sensory or mental abilities are restricted, must not use the device without supervision or instruction by an individual responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.

RISK OF INJURY! Please do not use this device if you find that it is damaged in any way.
Check whether all of the parts are correctly fitted. If the device is not correctly assembled there is a danger of injury.
Do not expose the device to:
- extreme temperatures,
- strong vibrations,
- high mechanical loads,
- direct solar radiation,
- moisture.
  Failure to observe this advice may result in damage to the device.
Remove the batteries if the device breaks down or is defective. Otherwise there is the danger that the laser may be inadvertently switched on. This could lead to permanent eye damage.

Never open the device housing. This could result in personal injury or damage to the device. Always have any repairs carried out at the service centre or by an electrical equipment repair specialist.
Do not use the device in places where there is a danger of fire or explosion, for example near inflammable liquids or gases.
Any adjustment to increase the power of the laser is not permitted.
If a bubble level is damaged, avoid contact of any kind with the fluid contained in the bubble. However, should contact occur it is essential that the following advice is observed. First aid measures on:
SKIN CONTACT: Clean the affected area immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of soap and water. Contact a doctor if you suffer lasting skin irritation.
EYE CONTACT: Flush the affected eye immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. When doing this, hold the eye open with a thumb and index finger. Contact a doctor immediately.
INHALATION: Ensure immediately that there is an adequate supply of fresh air. Introduce pure oxygen if breathing problems are experienced.
CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE OF THE MOUTH: If the victim is conscious, flush out the inside of the mouth immediately with plenty of water. Contact a doctor immediately.

Risk of injury from laser beams

Do not look directly into the laser beam or into the laser aperture. This can result in permanent eye damage if the eye's natural reflex to close does not take place.

Never direct the laser beam directly on to the eyes of people or animals.
If the laser beam strikes your eyes, close them immediately and turn your head out of the beam.
Keep the device safely in a place inaccessible to children. Children often underestimate the possible dangers associated with these devices.
Never direct the laser beam on to objects that can reflect light. Even looking briefly into the beam can result in eye damage.
Always switch off the laser beam if you leave the device unattended.

warning Battery Safety Instructions

TO LIFE! Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around. There is a risk of children or animals swallowing them. Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is swallowed.

EXPLOSION HAZARD! Never recharge nonrechargeable batteries, short-circuit and / or open batteries. This can cause them to overheat, burn or burst. Never throw batteries into fire or water. The batteries may explode.
Remove spent batteries from the product immediately. Otherwise there is an increased risk of leakage.
Always replace both batteries at the same time and only use batteries of the same type.
Do not use different types of batteries or mix used and new batteries together.
Check regularly that the batteries are not leaking.
Leaked or damaged batteries can cause chemical burns if they come into contact with the skin; in such cases you must wear suitable protective gloves.
Remove the batteries from the product if it is not in use for any length of time.
Make sure that the polarity is correct when you insert the batteries. This is indicated in the battery compartment.
The batteries can otherwise explode. The battery arrangement is indicated on the housing.
Remove used batteries from the device. Very old or used batteries may leak. The chemical fluid can damage the product.

Preparing for first use

Inserting / replacing batteries (Figure A)

Switch off the device.
Release the knurled screw on the battery compartment .
Insert 2 batteries type 1.5 V, AAA or replace the used batteries with new ones. Insert the batteries with correct polarity (+ / –) in accordance with the battery arrangement inscribed on the housing.
Reclose the battery compartment with the knurled screw.
Note: If the laser beam is too weak or no longer visible, it is time to replace the batteries.

Setting up the laser spirit level
You can use the device with or without a tripod. Follow the steps below to attach and align the device on the tripod:

Turn the tripod with the screw completely into the threaded hole on the underside of the housing. Make sure that the screw is tightened firmly and securely.
Fold out the legs of the tripod .
Set the device on the tripod down on the desired surface and align it.
To align the device, first release the clamping screw on the tripod by screwing it anticlockwise.
Now turn and tilt the housing until the air bubbles in the two bubble levels are centrally positioned between the two line markings (see Figure B).

Note: If the lighting conditions are inadequate, switch on the illumination for the bubbles using the illumination On / Off switch .
Then fix the position of the housing by tightening the clamping screw on the tripod clockwise.
Note: If the position of the device has to be changed, you need to check whether the device requires to be aligned again.
The tripod is not made for carrying loads. For that reason do not load anything onto the laser level when it is attached to the tripod.
Make sure not to bend the tripod's legs.

Operation

Do not look directly into the laser beam or into the laser aperture This can result in permanent eye damage if the eye's natural reflex to close does not take place. If the laser beam strikes your eyes, close them immediately and turn your head out of the beam.

Use with the tripod

Set the device on the tripod down in the desired place and align it as described in the section "Setting up the laser spirit level".
Switch on the device with the laser beam On / Off switch The device projects two laser beams that intersect one another at right angles on to a wall (see Figure C).
If the laser beam is not exactly at the required height, you can use a ruler or another suitable measuring device to mark vertical and horizontal points on the wall. To do this, remark the desired position on the wall at the calculated distance from the laser beam. Ensure that the measuring aid is absolutely vertical and use a spirit level if necessary.

Use without a tripod

Hold the device with the wide side to a wall.
Switch on the device by pressing the laser beam On / Off switch
Note: If the lighting conditions are inadequate, switch on the illumination for the bubbles using the illumination On / Off switch
Align the device so that the air bubbles in the bubble levels are centrally positioned between the two line markings.
A second person can now mark the desired points.
Note: The laser spirit level has two bar magnets They allow you to attach the device to surfaces that attract magnetic objects, e.g. steel shelves.

Maintenance, cleaning and care

Apart from replacing the batteries, the device is maintenance-free.

Clean the outside of the device only with a soft, slightly moist cloth. Never use liquids or cleaning agents, as they may damage the device.
Clean the laser optics with a soft, narrow paint brush.
Store the laser spirit level in as dry and dust-free conditions as possible.
If the device is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries and store them separately.

Disposal

The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product.

To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority.
Defective or used batteries have to be recycled in line with Directive 2006 / 66 / EC. Return batteries and / or the device via the recycling facilities provided.

Environmental damage through incorrect disposal of the batteries!

Batteries may not be disposed of with the usual domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste treatment rules and regulations. The chemical symbols for heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. That is why you should dispose of used rechargeable batteries at a local collection point.