General Safety Rules

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1.Use battery operated rotary level with alkaline batteries only. Use of any other batteries may permanently damage the rotary level.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1.Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a laser. Do not use rotary level while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating a laser may result in personal injury.

2.Use safety equipment. Eye protection, dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

3.Prolonged eye contact with laser beams can cause eye irritation and injury to the eye. Never stare direcly into beam or view with optical instruments. Avoid prolonged eye contact with laser beams. Laser beam contact with the eyes can also cause temporary flash blindness, which can cause the user to be distracted, which can lead to accidents.

4.Do not aim the laser beams at others.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1.Do not use rotary level if switch does not turn it on or off. A laser that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

2.Store idle rotary level out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Rotary level should only be used by trained users.

3.Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one rotary level may create a risk of injury when used on another rotary level.

SERVICE

1.Rotary Level service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

2.When servicing a rotary level, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1.Be aware that the rotary level is always in an operating condition, because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Always set the switch to the “OFF” position when installing or removing the batteries.

2.IMPORTANT: These labels are attached to every rotary level. They are not to be removed or defaced.

3.CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in laser radiation exposure.

4.AVOID EXPOSURE: Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture.

5.WARNING: There are certain applications for which this rotary level was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this rotary level NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the rotary level until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

Jackson, TN 38305