Ryobi ELL0001 manual

1 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL AIRgrip ™ LASER LEVEL ELL0001 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our laser level has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standards for depend- ability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o reduce t[...]

2 3 n Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2 � n Safety Rules .................................................................................................................... 3-4 n Symbols ..........................................................[...]

2 3 WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL IN- S T R U C T I O N S . F a i l u r e to f o l l o w a l l instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per - sonal injury . CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or perfor - mance of procedures other than those specified her ein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. C[...]

4 5 SAFETY RULES n Avoid exposing the laser level to shock, continuous vibration or extreme hot or cold temperatures. Damage to the tool and/or serious injury to the user could result. n Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this laser level. If you loan someone this laser level, loan them the[...]

4 5 SERVICE This laser level has no serviceable parts. If the unit fails due to normal wear and tear within two years of purchase, return with original r e- ceipt for a replacement unit at no char ge. Call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest RY O BI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER . WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , do not attempt to use this prod[...]

6 7 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Recommended Use ......................................................................................................... Indoor Length of Laser Line .............................................................. Up to 40 ft., Horizontal or V ertical Laser .......................................................[...]

6 7 KNOW YOUR LASER LEVEL See Figures 1 - 2. Before attempting to use this product, famil- iarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. AIRgrip ™ V ACUUM TECHNOLOGY Y our laser level uses a vacuum base that can adhere to smooth surfaces. Using the vacuum seal prevents wall damage caused by nails, pins or adhesive tape. CASE A pad[...]

8 9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Car efull y r emo ve t he tool and an y ac ces so- ries from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until y[...]

8 9 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you car eless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . APPLICA TIONS Y ou may use this laser level for the following purposes: n Hanging pictures n Hanging wallpaper and wallpaper bor- ders n Lining up floor or wall tile n Lining up e[...]

10 11 NOTE: The multi-function base is not used when mounting by vacuum grip. n Place the laser level on the surface you want it secured to and push in slightly to seal. n Continue to hol d the la ser lev el again st the surface while pressing the on/of f switch. n Release the laser level when you hear a change in motor sound. NOTE: T o release the[...]

10 11 OPERA TION ROUGH SURF ACE ADAPTOR See Figure 6. Using the rough-surface adaptor , you can use the laser level’ s AIRgrip ™ feature to positon the unit on many non-smooth surfaces, including brick and painted cinderblock. NOTE: The AIRgrip ™ feature cannot be used with stucco or unpainted cinderblock. n Position the rough-surface adaptor[...]

12 13 OPERA TION objects such as pipes, 2x4s, 2x6s, or metal grates. n Attach the strap to one side of the laser level base by threading it through the loop and fastening. n Position the laser level on the surface where you want it mounted. n Wrap the strap around the object being mounted (pipe, board, etc.). n Place the loose end of the strap thro[...]

12 13 OPERA TION ADJUSTING THE LASER LINE See Figure 8. The laser lev el will pr oject a straight line ac ross an obs truct ion or inte rfe ren ce, as w ell as aro und inside corners and onto adja cent surfaces. The line can be adjusted in two ways: n The line can be rotated 360˚ by turning the laser head in a clockwise or coun- terclockwise direc[...]

14 15 OPERA TION OPERA TING THE LASER LEVEL See Figures 9 - 10. n Place the level in the area where you want the laser line projected. n If a true vertical line or level horizontal line is desired, level the tool by centering the bubbles inside the vials located on top of the laser head. NOTE : T o ensu r e plumb li nes o r le vel h ori - zonta l l[...]

14 15 WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , always remove the batteries fr om the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE n Before initial use, wipe AIRgrip ™ vacuum base wi th a dam p cl oth to r emov e a ny residue. n Store the laser level indoors. n When not in use, the laser level and base should be kept i[...]

16 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Laser line projection is weak. Batteries are low . Replace with fresh batteries. Laser is off, but motor is on and vacuum is working. Batteries are low . Replace with fresh batteries. Laser line is hard to see. Light in area is too bright. Use in dimmer area or use laser -enhancing glasses. Laser line is[...]

16 17 NOTES[...]

18 • SERVICE This product has no serviceable parts. If unit fails due to normal wear and tear within two years of purchase, return with original receipt for a r eplacement unit at no charge. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for the nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center . Y ou can also check our web site at www .ryobitools.com for a complete list of A[...]