Ryobi RP4000 User Manual [en, fr, es]
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Tek4® Lithium-ion
Self-leveling
Plumb/Cross Laser
RP4000
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or perfor mance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The laser guide radiation used in the plumb/cross laser
attachment is Class IIIa with <5mW and 630-670nm
wavelengths.
Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser and do
not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
Serious eye injury could result.
Do not remove or deface any prod uct labels. Removing
product labels increases the risk of exposure to laser radiation.
Do not place the instrument in a position that may cause
anyone to stare into the laser beam intentionally or
unintention ally. Serious eye injury could result.
Do not operate the plumb/cross laser around children or
allow children to operate the tool. Serious eye injury could
result.
Always turn the plumb/cross laser off when not in use.
Leaving the tool on increases the risk of someone inadvertently staring into the laser beam.
Do not operate the instrument in com bustible areas
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or
dust.
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a surface with-
out reflective proper ties. Shiny reflective materials are not
suitable for laser use.
The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Neveraimthebeamatapersonorobjectotherthanthe
target surface.
This product should not be used without the battery cap
installed.
Handle the instrument with care. Treat it as you would any
other optical device such as a camera or binoculars.
Avoid exposing the instrument to shock, continuous vibra-
tion, or extreme hot or cold temperatures. Damage to the
product and/or serious injury to the user could result.
Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
RP4000 AP4001 AP4700, AP4500
AP4800
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing
on a solid surface enables better control of the product in
unexpected situations.
Do not use the product if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Use the product in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the product, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the product for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into products that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
Use battery products only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
When servicing a battery product, 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.
Know your battery product. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this power tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious injury.
Do not place battery products or their batteries near fire
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly
injury.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery
immediately.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can
propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
For best results, your battery tool should be charged in
a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 94°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
do not store outside or in vehicles.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets
into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this instrument, loan them these instructions
also.
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with the product.
SYMBOL / SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and
safer.
SYMBOL / NAME
V
Hz
W
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates
a situation that may result in property
damage.
DESIGNATION/
EXPLANATION
Safety
Alert
Read The
Operator’s
Manual
Volt Voltage
Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
Watt Power
Direct
Current
Laser
Exposure
Recycle
Symbols
Indicates a potential personal injury
hazard.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Type or a characteristic of current
Laser radiation - avoid direct eye
exposure.
This product uses lithium-ion (Liion) batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Pack Voltage ..................................................... 4 V DC
Laser Certifications ................... Class IIIa, <5mW, 630-670nm
Horizontal Line Accuracy ............................ +/- 1/8 in. at 15 ft.
Vertical Line Accuracy ................................. +/- 1/8 in. at 12 ft.
Upper Dot Accuracy.................................... +/- 1/4 in. at 15 ft.
Lower Dot Accuracy .................................... +/- 1/4 in. at 15 ft.
KNOW YOUR PLUMB/CROSS LASER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features
and safety rules.
DUAL FUNCTION LASER
Your plumb/cross laser features a combination of plumb dot
and cross hair laser for window installation, stud wall, tiling, and
other applications.
FINE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Your plumb/cross laser features an adjustment for fine-tuning
the laser lines.
LASER PENDULUM LOCK
When your plumb/cross laser is fully seated into the outer jacket,
it locks into position to prevent damage when transporting the
product.
OUT-OF-LEVEL INDICATOR
The laser line turns off and the backlight blinks when the pendulum
it is out-of-level to prevent inaccurate readings.
SELF LEVELING
The plumb/cross laser automatically sets itself to level position
when the unit is lifted from the outer jacket and into operating
position.
TRIPOD-MOUNT READY
Your plumb/cross laser has a tripod mount built into the outer
jacket.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a
product that is not properly and completely assembled could
result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Plumb/Cross Laser
Soft Case
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories
not recommended for use with this product. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
OPERATION
OPERATIONOPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the product when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
Pull and hold the height adjustment lever open to release the
inner console. Carefully remove the console from its jacket.
NOTE: Always hold the unit upright to remove the inner
console. Opening the height adjustment lever while turning
the plumb/cross laser upside down could cause the inner
console to fall out.
Pull the tab on the battery cover to open the battery compart-
ment.
Insert the battery pack into the unit. Make sure the raised rib
on the battery pack aligns with the groove in the compartment. Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts
on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
compartment.
Close the battery cover and press the tab until it snaps into
place. Make sure it is securely fastened before operating the
plumb/cross laser.
NOTE: Do not attempt to operate the plumb/cross laser if
the battery compartment is not closed or is missing.
Holding the adjustment lever open, replace the inner console
into the jacket. Release the lever.
When transporting the plumb/cross laser, keep the inner
console fully seated in the outer jacket (locked position).
TURNING THE LASER ON/OFF AND
SELECTING MODES
See Figure 3.
The ON/OFF/LASER MODE selector button is located on top
of the unit.
To turn the laser on, press the ON/OFF/MODE selector button
on top of the unit. The laser will be in crosshair mode with
plumb dots above and below the unit.
Press the button to change from crosshair to horizontal, and
again to change to vertical laser beam mode.
To turn the laser off, press the button again.
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
See Figure 3.
Set the plumb/cross laser on a stable surface or attach it to a
tripod (not included). There is a threaded tripod mount on the
bottom of the unit.
For greatest accuracy, place the plumb/cross laser at a height
that allows the laser beam to be projected straight onto the
target surface.
A lock icon in the side window indicates that the unit is locked
into place. When any part of the black lock icon is visible, the
unit is in locked position.
NOTE: Using the unit when the plumb/cross laser is locked
into the housing will not result in an accurate reading.
Pull the inner console out of the jacket until the black lock icon
completely disappears from the window.
Turn on the laser and select the laser beam mode you wish to
use.
Allow the pendulum to self-level before marking level lines on
a target surface.
PLUMB/CROSS LASER MODES
See Figure 4.
Crosshair beam mode
The crosshair laser beam projects both a vertical and horizontal
line with plumb dots above and below the unit.
Horizontal beam mode
In horizontal beam mode, the beam is oriented for leveling items
horizontally, with a plumb dot directly above.
Vertical beam mode
In vertical beam mode, the laser beam is oriented for leveling
items vertically, with a plumb dot below the unit.
Plumb bob mode
In crosshair beam mode, the plumb/cross laser generates a
vertical upper and lower plumb dot. It can be used as a laser
plumb bob.
OUT-OF-LEVEL INDICATOR
The plumb/cross laser is designed for accuracy when the unit
itself is not tilted more than 5°. If the unit is tilted more than
5°, the laser will automatically shut off, to prevent inaccurate
readings.
A white backlight appears in the top laser aperture area to indicate
that the auto-leveling feature is enabled. If the unit is out of level,
the white light will blink continuously until this is corrected.
FINE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To select the height of the beam, pull the adjustment lever and
slide the unit up or down in its jacket.
For fine-tuning the height of the beam, turn the height adjustment screw in the direction indicated.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The low battery indicator on top of the unit will flash when the
battery needs to be recharged.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics
are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or perfor mance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
BATTERIES
This product will accept Ryobi 4 V lithium-ion batteries. Length
of service from each charging will depend on the type of work
you are doing.
Lithium-ion batteries have been designed to provide maximum
trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually
wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace
the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing
rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
Fig. 1
A - On/off/laser mode selector button (Bouton sélecteur
de mode « On/off/laser » (Marche/Arrêt/Laser),
botón selector de encendido/apagado/modo de
láser)
B - Laser height adjustment screw (Vis de réglage de
la hauteur du laser, tornillo de ajuste de altura de
láser)
C - Height adjustment lever(Levier de réglage de la
hauteur , palanca de ajuste de altura)
D - Laser aperture (upper) (Ouverture (supérieure) du
laser), abertura del láser [superior])
E - Laser aperture (lower) (Ouverture (inférieure) du
laser), abertura del láser [inferior])
F - Laser aperture (front) (Ouverture (avant) du laser),
abertura del láser [delantera])
G - Lock icon (Icône de verrouillage, ícono de candad)
H - Leveling pendulum (Pendule de nivellement,
péndulo de nivelación)
I - Out-of-level indicator light (Lumière de
l’indicateur d’erreur de nivellement,
luz indicadora de fuera de nivelación)
J - Low battery indicator (Indicateur de
faible niveau des piles, indicador
de batería baja)
A
I
D
B
D
F
Fig. 2
J
B
C
H
C
A
REMOVE INNER CONSOLE FROM OUTER JACKET TO INSTALL
F
E
G
(RETIRER LA CONSOLE INTERNE DE L’ENVELOPPE EXTÉRIEURE
RETIRE LA CONSOLA INTERIOR DE LA CUBIERTA EXTERIOR PARA
INSTALAR EL PAQUETE DE BATERÍAS)
A - Battery pack (bloc-pile, paquete de baterías)
B - Battery cover (compartiment des piles, tapa de las baterías)
C - Tab (ergots, orejetas)
D - Inner console (console interne, consola interior)
BATTERY PACK
AFIN D’INSTALLER LE BLOC-PILES,
A
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Fig. 3
A
INCORRECT OPERATING
POSITION (LOCKED)
(POSITION D’UTILISATION
INCORRECTE [VERROUILLÉE],
POSICIÓN DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
INCORRECTA [TRABADA])
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
(UNLOCKED)
POSITION D’UTILISATION
CORRECTE (DÉVERROUILLÉE)
POSICIÓN DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
CORRECTA (DESTRABADA)
Fig. 4
CROSSHAIR BEAM MODE
(PLUMB DOTS ON TOP AND BOTTOM)
MODE « FAISCEAU RÉTICULE » (POINTS D’APLOMB SITUÉS
AU-DESSUS ET EN DESSOUS DE L’UNITÉ)
(PUNTO DE PLOMADA EN LA PARTE SUPERIOR E INFERIOR)
MODO DE RAYO EN CRUZ
HORIZONTAL BEAM
(PLUMB DOT ON TOP ONLY)
(POINT D’APLOMB SITUÉ AU-DESSUS DE L’UNITÉ SEULEMENT)
(PUNTO DE PLOMADA EN LA PARTE SUPERIOR SOLAMENTE)
FAISCEAU HORIZONTAL
RAYO HORIZONTAL
A - On/off/laser mode selector button
(Bouton sélecteur de mode « On/off/laser » (Marche/Arrêt/
Laser) Botón selector de encendido/apagado/modo de láser)
MAINTENANCE
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully
charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F
and away from moisture.
Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavyduty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble
battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-ion
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also,
never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body
parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/
or serious injury.
VERTICAL BEAM
(PLUMB DOT ON BOTTOM ONLY)
(POINT D’APLOMB SITUÉ EN DESSOUS DE L’UNITÉ SEULEMENT)
(PUNTO DE PLOMADA EN LA PARTE INFERIOR SOLAMENTE)
FAISCEAU VERTICAL
RAYO VERTICAL
WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
90-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 90 days after date of
purchasing this product, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange it by returning it with proof of purchase
and all original equipment packaged with the original product to the
dealer from which it was purchased. The replacement product will be
covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period
from the date of the original purchase.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY. This product is warranted against
all defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from
the date of purchase. The warranty on any accessories for this product,
excluding batteries, is limited to 90 days from the date the accessory
is purchased. To obtain warranty service, call Customer Service at
1-800-525-2579 for warranty return instructions. The product must be
properly packaged and returned with all equipment that was included
with the original product. When you request warranty service, you
must also present proof of purchase documentation, which includes
PLUMB BOB
PLOMB DE SONDE
PLOMADA
the date of purchase (for example, a receipt or a bill of sale). Defective
products returned within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced,
at our option, free of charge, within ninety (90) days or less. The cost
of shipping the product to us is your responsibility. This warranty only
covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any
malfunction, failure or defects resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,
alteration, modification or unauthorized repairs. It applies only to the
original purchaser at retail, and may not be transferred. One World
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises
as to the quality or performance of this product other than those
specifically stated in this warranty. Any implied warranties granted
under state law, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase.
One World Technologies, Inc. is not responsible for direct, indirect, or
incidental damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product may contain chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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