Congratulations on your choice of this Digital Level. We suggest you read
this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this
instruction manual for future use.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify
the calibration of the instrument before each use.
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the digital level is turned off.
2. Open the battery compartment. Remove the old batteries and install
2 “AAA” alkaline batteries.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Notes:
1. Be sure to match up polarities when installing 2 “AAA” batteries.
2. Always remove the batteries before storing the instrument.
“Erro” Reading
An error reading on the LCD indicates the level is tilted too far forward or
backward to display an accurate reading. Position the level flat on its
intended read surface.
3. Press the On/Off button once, the - - - - symbol on the LCD will begin
ON
/OFF
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HOLD
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ON/OFF
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to flash as shown in picture 2.
Pic. 2
4. The LCD will display - - 2 - - (see picture 3).
Pic. 3
5. Rotate the digital level 180° horizontally so the LCD is now facing away
from the operator face up in the same location as it was before (see
picture 4). Press the On/Off button again. The - - 2 - - symbol will
flash. When the - - 2 - - symbol stops flashing, the digital level is
calibrated.
There are four buttons on this instrument. They are (from left to right):
On/Off Button
Calibrate/Absolute/Relative Button
Degree/Percent Mode Button
Hold Button
With the unit turned on and in either relative or absolute mode, push this
button to toggle between:
Degree or percent .
Hold Button
To take a measurement in an unreadable position, a position where the
LCD can not be seen, or, if you want to lock the LCD reading in place
while recording the reading, use the Hold Button.
With the unit on and in any mode, press the H button one time and the H
symbol will begin to flash.
Once the digital level has remained still for 6
seconds, the H symbol will be solid and the
measurement reading will be locked on the LCD.
The unit will be able to toggle between degrees and percent in hold
mode, but the unit cannot be switched from absolute to relative mode
while in hold mode.
When the right end of the unit is
higher than the left end, the left
arrowhead points downward and
the right arrowhead points upward.
Absolute & Relative Modes
Absolute Mode
With the digital level calibrated
and the absolute symbol visible,
place the unit on the surface to be measured.
The angle
readout is 25
in Absolute
Mode.
Relative Mode
Allows the digital level to set any angle as 0.0 reference point.
With the unit in absolute mode, set the digital level on the first object.
Press the C button to switch from absolute to relative mode.
The LCD will display 0.0.
Place the digital level on the
second object.
The LCD will now display the
angle read-out difference
between object one and two.
• Keep the unit dry and clean. Remove any moisture or dirt with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, strong detergents or cleaning solvents
to clean the unit.
9. Product Warranty
Johnson Level & Tool offers a one year limited warranty on each of its
products. You can obtain a copy of the limited warranty for a Johnson
Level & Tool product by contacting Johnson Level & Tool's Customer
Service Department as provided below or by visiting us online at
www.johnsonlevel.com. The limited warranty for each
product contains various limitations and exclusions.
NOTE: The user is responsible for the proper use and care of the
product. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the
instrument before each use.
For further assistance, or if you experience problems with this product that
are not addressed in this instruction manual, please contact our Customer
Service Dept.
In the U.S., contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service
Department at 888-9-LEVELS.
In Canada, contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service
Department at 800-346-6682.
• If the unit does not turn on, check the battery polarity or install new
alkaline batteries and clean the battery terminals.
• If the unit will not turn off, hold the power button in for several
seconds until the unit turns off.
• If the LCD shows an “Erro” code, this indicates that the unit is being
tilted too far forward or backward. Position the level flat on its
intended read surface.
• If the unit is out of calibration or the numbers are inverted, confirm
that the unit is not in “hold” mode when the H is solid. Push the
“hold” button to disengage the “hold” function before attempting
calibration. Follow the calibration procedure in the user manual
(section 5).
• If the unit will not calibrate, contact our Customer Service
Department.
• If the unit turns off after a short time, install new alkaline batteries