Johnson Level 40-6580 User Manual

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Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal

Rotary Laser Level

Model No. 40-6580

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your choice of this Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal Rotary Laser Level. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual for future use.

This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CFR 21, parts 1040 .10 and 1040 .11 as well as interna

tional safety rule IEC 285.

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Table of Contents

1. Kit Contents

2. Features and Functions

3. Safety Instructions

4. Location/Content of Warning Labels

5. Location of Parts/Components

6. Operating Instructions

7. Using the Product

8. Accuracy Self-Check

9. Technical Specifications

10. Application Demonstrations

11. Care and Handling

12. Product Warranty

13. Product Registration

14. Accessories

1. Kit Contents

Description Model No. 40-6580 Qty.

Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal Rotary Laser Level Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 9V Battery Adapter 1 Remote Control with 9V Battery 1 Detector with 9V Battery and Clamp 1 Sighting Scope 1 Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1 Hardshell Carrying Case 1

2. Features and Functions

• Large ±5° electronic auto-level range. When beyond the leveling range, the laser beam will flash, rotation of the beam will stop, and an audible alarm will activate.

• Electronic beam shield to turn the laser beam off in one to three quadrants, when multiple lasers are being used.

• Programmable dual slope operation function allows user to perform slope at different inclinations in both x and y axis.

• Height of Instrument/Tilt alarm function ensures product accuracy.

• Dust and rain resistant.

• Operates with Remote control.

• LCD display with backlight illumination.

• Adjustable rotation speeds of 0, 300, 600 and 1100 rpms.

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3. Safety Instructions

Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior to using this tool. Failure to do so, may result in bodily injury.

DANGER!

Class IIIa Laser Product Max. Power Output: ≤ 5mW Wavelength: 625-645nm

THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION IMPORTANT

• Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool.

• Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

• Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.

• Do not set up laser tool at eye level or operate the tool near a reflective surface as the laser beam could be projected into your eyes or into the eyes of others.

• Do not place the laser tool in a manner that may cause someone to unintentionally look into the laser beam. Serious eye injury may result.

• Do not operate the tool in explosive environments, i.e. in the presence of gases or flammable liquids.

• Keep the laser tool out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.

• Do not attempt to view the laser beam through optical tools such as telescopes as serious eye injury may result.

• Always turn the laser tool off when not in use or left unattended for a period of time.

• Remove the batteries when storing the tool for an extended time (more than 3 months) to avoid damage to the tool should the batteries deteriorate.

• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser tool. If unqualified persons attempt to repair this tool, warranty will be void.

• Use only original AccuLine Pro authorized dealer. Use of non-AccuLine Pro®parts and accessories will void warranty.

parts and accessories purchased from your AccuLine Pro

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4. Location/Content of Warning Labels

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5. Location of Part/Components

Operating Keypad

LCD Display

5/8” - 11 Screw Thread

Sighting Scope

Laser Output Window

Front Remote Control Receiver

Back Remote Control Receiver

Battery Cover

Battery Cover Screw

Charging Port

Charging LED

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6. Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the

calibration of the instrument before each use.

LCD Display

Operating Pad

Power On/Off:

Press the key to power on/off the instrument.

X-direction slope display

Y-direction slope display

Beam Shield section display

Rotate speed display Auto-leveling status display

Battery capacity display

The instrument is in Auto-leveling status when powered on.

Default rotate speed is 600 rpm; Default beam shield is off in all four quadrants;

Default grade for X-axis and Y-axis is 0. When powered on, the instrument will automatically check the battery capacity and show the following status.

Full Battery

Low Battery

Very Low Battery

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When powering on the instrument it will enter into the Auto-leveling mode. 30 seconds after the instrument begins to rotate, the instrument will enter into the TILT mode and the LCD will show the following. Pressing the tilt keypad prior to the Tilt display will result in no response.

Adjust Rotation Speed

Switch rotation speed by pressing the key . The LCD will show the corresponding rotation speeds.

Beam Shield Mode

When turning on the laser, the beam shield will be off in all four quadrants. Press the key to select the quadrant to be shielded. The corresponding quadrant on the LCD will flash. The order for selecting shield quadrant to be shielded:

Tilt mode

Y+ X+ Y- X-

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Press the key to add or remove the shield quadrant.

Press the key and the shield quadrant display is meaning

this quadrant will shield the laser beam.

Press the key and the shield quadrant display is meaning

quadrant will not shield the laser beam.

Press the key to activate the established shield display.

Note:

1. One, two or three quadrants can be shielded from the laser beam

simultaneously

2. Before pressing the key , only these four keys

and the power key are enabled, the other keys are disabled.

3. At 0 rpm, the beam shield mode is disabled. Pressing the key

will result without a response.

Tilt Function

After the laser has been turned on, has self-leveled and has rota

30 seconds, the Tilt display will be shown on the LCD. Pushing the key prior to the tilt display will not produce a result.

Press the Tilt key to enter or exit the TILT mode, the LCD shows

the sign “TILT”.

ted for

Tilt function

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If the instrument is bumped in the “TILT” mode, the instrument will

stop rotating, the laser will flash and the LCD sign “TILT” will begin blinking. Press the key to have the instrument auto-leveling.

Manual Mode

Press the key to enter or exit manual mode. The LCD shows the

“MAN” when in manual mode. When entering the “MAN”

sign status, the instrument will not auto-level. If the Tilt key is pressed in “MAN” mode, the instrument will re-enter auto-leveling mode.

Press key

Auto-level mode

“MAN” status

Manual mode

Slope Setting

“SLOPE” setting range:

-7.999% to +7.999%

With the press of the key or , the instrument enters “SLOPE”

mode as shown in the following figure.

Slope setting

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