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.
Push this button once to turn on the digital level. Push and hold this
button in for 3 seconds to turn the digital level off. When in REF
Mode, push the on/off button once to exit REF Mode.
Reference/Backlight Button
Push this button once to enter Reference Mode. The reference
function allows for setting any angle or slope to “0.0”. This is very
useful for measuring the same slope continuously during a project or
finding the difference between two slopes. To set the reference
function, position the level at the desired angle you wish to measure.
Press and release the reference button. REF will appear on the
screen while in the reference mode and the numbers will go to 0.0.
Set the level on the second surface to measure the difference
between the first and second surface. Each time the REF button is
pushed one time, the LCD will be set to 0.0. To exit this reference
mode, press the on/off button one time.
Push and hold this button in for 3 seconds and then release to turn
on the backlight function. The LCD backlight will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds with no movement of the level. Any
push of a button or movement of the level will turn the backlight back
on. To exit the backlight function, push and hold this button in for
3 seconds and then release. The default setting for the backlight is off.
Mode Button
Push this button once to switch from one unit of measure to another.
This controls which unit of measure your digital level will measure in.
Your level has the capability to measure in degrees, percentage of
slope and inches/feet in fractions. A symbol on the top of the LCD will
show which unit of measure you are currently in.
Push and hold this button in for 3 seconds and then release to enter
the automatic shut off mode (5 minutes or 2 hours). When the button
is held in for 3 seconds and released the LCD will show a “5” blinking 3 times and then return to the regular display, the automatic shut
off is now set to 5 minutes. When the button is held in for another 3
seconds and released the LCD will show a “2H” blinking 3 times and
then return to the regular display, the battery icon will be displayed
as a reminder that the digital level is now set for 2 hours. The default
setting is for automatic shut off in 5 minutes. NOTE: When the battery
is low (less than 5%) the digital level will default to 5 minute automatic shut off, the battery icon will begin to flash and there will be no
response to pushing this button in for 3 seconds.
Push this button once to enter hold mode. Pressing this button once
will lock the current angle reading displayed on the LCD. The word
HOLD will appear at the top of the display to remind you that you are in
the HOLD function. Press this button once again to exit the hold mode.
Push and hold this button in for 3 seconds and then release to enter
the sound function mode. The sound icon will appear on the LCD and
there will be 4 different types of sound.
1. Between 10° - 5° or 80°- 85° there is a slow beep
2. Between 4.9° - 1° or 85.1° - 89° there is a faster beep
3. Between 0.9° - 0.1° or 89.1° - 89.9° there is a rapid beep
4. At 0° and 90° there is a continuous sound
The default setting for the sound function is off.
Auto Shut-Off
The digital level will automatically shut-off in 5 minutes if no key is
pressed.
NOTE: This can be changed to a 2 hour automatic shut-off, please
see MODE function.
“Erro” Reading
An error reading on the LCD indicates the level is tipped too far
forward or backward to display an accurate reading.
5. Rotate the level 180° putting it in the same position as it was
before. Push and release the ON/OFF button and the “-2-” will
be flashing. After 3 seconds the unit will return to normal
measurement status and the calibration is complete.
Display Range4 x 90º
Resolution0.1º, 0.1%, 1/8"
Accuracy± 0.1º for 0º and 90º
± 0.2º for other angles
Power Supply1 “AAA” alkaline battery (
Battery LifeApprox. battery life 50 hours
continuous use
Working Temperature32°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
Dimensions10" x 2" x 0.75" (254x50x19mm)
Weight0.44 lbs (0.19Kg)
IP Protection Class50
8. Care and Handling
• This unit is a precision tool that must be handled with care.
• Avoid exposing unit to shock vibrations and extreme temperatures.
• Before moving or transporting the unit, make sure that the unit
is turned off.
• Remove the batteries when storing the unit for an extended time
(more than three months) to avoid damage to the unit should
the batteries deteriorate.
• Avoid getting the unit wet.
• 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
Johnson Level & Tool offers a limited lifetime 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 Department.
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.