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28” and 48” Digital Level
Model Nos. 40-6028 & 40-6048
Instruction Manual
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.
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Table of Contents
1. Kit Contents
2. Features and Functions
3. Location of Parts/Components
4. Operating Instructions
5. Using the Product
6. Self-Check and Calibration
7. Technical Specifications
8. Care and Handling
9. Product Warranty
1. Kit Contents
Description Model No. 40-6028 & 40-6048 Qty.
Digital Level 1
“AAA” Alkaline Batteries 3
Instruction Manual 1
Carrying Case 1
2. Features and Functions
• LCD can rotate 180º
• 5 construction languages - units of measure (degrees, percent,
mm/m, in/ft in decimal, in/ft in fractional)
• Self-calibrated
• 0º to 10º and 80º to 90º-position of inclination is confirmed
by a signal tone
• Numbers invert for working overhead
• Reference function making any slope “0.0”
• Hold function locks measurement on the LCD
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3. Location of Part/Components
Handwheel
Display
Window
Operation Buttons
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4. Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
Battery Installation
1. Turn the electronic module off while taking out the old batteries
from the battery case.
2. Open the battery cap, remove the old batteries and put in new
ones.
3. Turn on the unit to see if all functions are correct.
Note:
1. Be careful to follow the polarity symbol when replacing the
batteries.
Take out the batteries if the electronic module is not going to
2.
be used for a long time.
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