Johnson Level & Tool 40-6005 Instruction Manual

Laser Distance Measure

Model No. 40-6005

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your choice of this Laser Distance Measure. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual for future use.

This is a Class II laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CRF 21, parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285. The laser also complies with EMC Test according to EN61000-6-3; 2001+A11:2004, EN 6100-6-1:2011, EN 6100-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 60825, FCC Test according to PART 15.

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Table of Contents

1.Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . pg. 2

2.Safety Information . . . pg. 2-3

3.Location/Content of

Warning Labels . . . . . . . pg. 3

4.Location of Parts/

Components . . . . . . . pg. 4-5

5.Start Up - Battery Installation

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7

6.Using the Product . . pg. 8-19

Technical Specifications

pg. 20

8.Product Warranty. . . . . pg. 21

9.Product Registration . . pg. 22

1. Kit Contents

Description for Model 40-6005 Qty.

Laser Distance Measure

1 Protection Cover 1 Wrist Strap 1 “AA” Alkaline Batteries 2 Instruction Manual 1 Soft-Sided Pouch 1

2. 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.

CAUTION!

Class II Laser Product Max. Power Output: ≤ 1mW Wavelength: 640-660nm

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

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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 stare 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 battery 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.

3. Location/Content of Warning Labels

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4. Location of Part/Components

9 10

1. LCD Display

2. Add/Unit of Measure

3. Measure Button

4. Measure Function Area Volume Stake-Out

5. Countdown Measure/

Memory Recall

6. Wrist Strap Bracket

7. Laser Emitting Window

8. Subtract/Back-Light

9. Indirect Measurement/Pythagoras

10. Power Button/Clear/Escape

11. Measuring Reference Position/ Continuous Laser Mode

12. Receiver Window

13. Battery Cover

14. Corner Measurement

Extension Piece

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1. Active Laser Indicator

2. Indirect Measuring Single Pythagoras Double Pythagoras Double Pythagoras

(Partial Height)

3. Measuring Function

Area Measuring Volume Measuring

4. Measurement Reference Position

5. Add and Subtract

6. Maximum Display

7. Minimum Display

8. Stake Direction Indicator

9. Main Screen and Units of Measure

10. Countdown Measuring Timer

11. Memory Counter

12. Battery Status

13. Sub-Screen and Units

of Measure

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Measuring Reference Range

Range is specified between a minimum 2-inches to a maximum of 230-feet with an accuracy of 1/16”. Longer ranges will be found by the instrument but a variance in the accuracy may exist. At night or dusk the range may be greater than during daylight or if the target has poor reflective properties.

Target Surfaces

Measuring errors may occur when aiming at surfaces composed of colorless liquids (e.g. water), glass, Styrofoam or similar semipermeable surfaces. Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser beam and lead to measurement errors.

Hazards of Use

Be aware that errors in distance measurements may occur if the instrument is defective or has been dropped, been misused or modified.

Note

Conduct periodic test measurements to ensure the instrument is measuring accurately and consistently. This is most important if the instrument has been exposed to abnormal use. Always confirm accuracy before and during important measurements. Keep the laser distance measure optic clean and inspect for damage.

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5. Start Up - Battery Installation

1. Remove battery compartment lid.

2. Insert 2-“AA” batteries observing correct polarity.

3. Close battery compartment lid.

4. Battery status will be shown in start up screen.

5. When the icon appears there are approximately 1,000 measurements remaining.

6. Replace batteries when the icon flashes on the screen.

7. Remove old batteries and replace with new “AA” alkaline batteries following steps 1-3 above.

Note

Use only alkaline batteries. If the instrument will not be used for an extended time, remove the batteries to protect against corrosion.

Power Button

Press Power Button to power up. Press and hold Power Button to power off.

Automatic Shutoff Laser will turn off after 30 seconds Unit will turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity

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6. Using the Product

Measuring Measuring Modes

Your Laser Distance Measure has four measuring modes: Length Area/Square Volume/Cube Indirect/Pythagoras

Units of Measure

This instrument has five units of measure. The desired unit of measure can be set by pressing and holding for two seconds. The main screen will display square feet/square meters or cubic feet/cubic meters in a decimal format when calculating area and volume. The following units can be set:

Distance Area Volume

1. 0.000 m

0.000 m

2. 0.00 ft

0.00 ft

3. 0’0” 1/32

0.00 ft

4. 0.00 in

0.00 ft

5. 0 1/32 in

0.00 ft

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Measurement Reference Position

Be sure to adjust the measuring reference position prior to engaging a measuring calculation mode. Press and release to scroll through the reference point options

Front Rear Corner Extension Piece

Single Distance Measuring

Press to turn power on. Direct Laser Beam to Target. Press and release . Keep unit still until measurement has been recorded. Laser beam will shut off once measurement has been recorded. Recorded measurements (up to 20 measurements will be stored automatically and available for recall, see Memory Recall page 18). Press and release to clear screen. Press and hold to power down unit

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Measuring with Countdown Timer

Press and release .

icon will appear on screen with default setting of three second countdown timer.

Press and release to activate laser (if inactive.)

Direct the laser beam towards the target and hold steady.

Press and release to activate the countdown timer.

Measurement will be recorded on screen.

Repeat these steps for each measurement. Countdown measuring may be used during any measuring function (e.g. Pythagorean, area, volume, etc).

To extend the time from three seconds press and release until you reach desired time. Timer can be set up to 15 seconds.

Adding or Subtracting

Press and release the button to activate laser.

Press and release the button to record first measurement.

Press and release (first measurement moves to sub value position

on screen and a “+” sign temporarily appears).

Press and release the button to activate laser. (If inactive.)

Press and release the button to record second measurement.

Press and release to add measurement 1 (stored in sub value position) and measurement 2 together.

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To add another measurement to sum (repeat same measurement sequence) to tally.

To subtract a value in the tally sequence press button.

Continuous Measuring

This mode will take continuous measurements as you move closer or further away from the target. Minimum working range is 2-inches. Maximum working range is 230-feet.

Press and hold the button to activate continuous

measuring mode.

To pause Continuous Measuring mode press or .

To resume Continuous Measuring mode press or to exit

Continuous Measuring mode press .

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Minimum / Maximum Measurements

As the laser beam is scanned across the measuring surface, the maximum and minimum distance is simultaneously recorded in the sub value positions on the screen as the laser is scanning the targeted surface.

Area Measurement (Square

)

Press Power Button to turn power on.

Press button to enter Area mode. A rectangle icon will appear on the upper left side of screen. Observe flashing line for each required measurement (Length & Width).

Follow flashing line instructions on screen to measure width & length. Press and release button to record measurements. Area calculation will be presented in sub value position at top of screen. Note: Unit of measure for area calculation will be displayed in decimal form in square feet or square meters on main screen.

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Volume Measurement (Cube3)

Press Power Button to turn power on.

Press and release button two times. A 3- dimensional rectangle icon will appear on the upper left side of screen. Observe flashing line for each required measurement (Length, Height & Width).

Follow flashing line instructions on screen to measure length, width & height. Press and release button to record measurements. Volume calculation will be presented in sub value position at top of screen. Note: Unit of measure for cube calculation will be displayed in decimal form in cubic feet or cubic meters on main screen.

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Indirect Measurements (Pythagorean Methods)

All Calculations are based on Pythagorean Theorem a

2+b2=c2

This function allows for the measurement of hard to reach jobs.

Follow the order of the flashing lines for each required measurement.

Note: For accurate measurements the instrument’s position must be held constant. For example, note the position of your hand when taking first measurement. Do not move your hand when preparing to take the second measurement. Simply pivot your wrist (keeping instrument in same position) to align the next target. Then record next measurement.

First Press for Single

Pythagoras

Calculates distance between

Point 1 and Point 2

Second Press for Double

Pythagoras (Summary)

Calculates distance between

Point 1 and Point 3

Third Press for Double

Pythagoras (Partial Measurement)

Calculates distance between

Point 1 and Point 2

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Indirect Measurement 1 (2 shot measurements FULL Height)

Press and release Indirect Measure button once to enter mode.

Position instrument by observing flashing line on screen.

(Base of triangle)

Press and release Measure button to record first measurement.

Hold instrument position and pivot to aim laser at second target observing flashing line on screen.

Press and release Measure button to record second measurement.

Pythagoras calculation (full height) will be presented in main screen position at bottom.

Indirect Measurement 2 (3 shot measurements FULL Height)

Press and release Indirect Measure button twice to enter Mode.

Aim laser at target-observe flashing lines on screen.

Press and release Measure button to record first measurement.

Hold instrument position and pivot to aim laser at second target observing flashing line on screen.

Press and release Measure button to record second measurement.

Hold instrument position and pivot to aim laser at third target.

Press and release Measure button to record third measurement.

Pythagoras calculation (full height) will be presented in main screen position bottom.

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Indirect Measurement 3 (3 shot measurements PARTIAL Height)

Press and release Indirect Measure button three times to enter mode. Aim laser at targeted measuring surface observe flashing line on screen. Press and release Measure button to record first measurement. Hold instrument position and pivot to aim laser at second target

observing flashing line on screen. Press and release Measure button to record second measurement. Hold instrument position and pivot to aim laser at third target. Press and release Measure button to record third measurement. Pythagoras calculation (partial height) will be presented in main screen

position at bottom. Note: Unit of measure for each Pythagoras function is capable of being

displayed in decimal (feet, inches or metric) or inches and feet to 1/32. Simply press and hold to scroll through each unit of measure.

Stake-out

Stake-out mode is designed to mark off repetitive equal distances. For example, fence post installation or framing.

1. To use Stake-out, you have to set one value or “stake” in memory.

2. Turn the unit on.

3. Press and release three times to enter the first stake setting.

4. Press to increase your value.

5. Press to decrease your value.

6. Hold for two seconds to shift to positions.

7. Once value is set, press to enter.

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Enter Continuous Measuring Mode by pressing and holding . An arrow will guide direction. This function can be stopped by pressing the red power button .

Memory Recall

This instrument stores your last 20 measurements in order recognizing their unit of measure and measuring mode.

Press and hold the button. Press or buttons to scroll up or down through the recorded

measurements.

Indoor & Outdoor Measurements

This model is designed to take measurements indoors under normal settings. The measuring surfaces and ambient light are critical factors to the quality of measurement (indoors an outdoors). Outdoor measurement capability may be limited due to sunlight/UV ray interference. Please note that in some situations the unit may have difficulty reading the surface you try to measure if lighting or sunlight is intense and/or the surface being measured does not reflect the laser beam appropriately.

Backlight

Press and hold the button for two seconds to activate backlight. Repeat this step to turn off backlight.

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Measurement Errors

Error messages will appear if the unit’s receiver is not getting a sufficient laser return signal. Common surfaces that could cause an error reading:

- Water or other fluids

- Translucent to clear surfaces like glass or acrylic

- Porous or dark surfaces may require longer reading times or cause an error reading

- Moving surfaces or objects such as curtains

- Highly reflective or angled surfaces may deflect the laser beam signal

Error Codes Code Description Solution

Err01

Distance is outside of measuring range

Measure in a shorter distance or longer distance

Err02 Reflected signal is too weak Measure a better surface

Err03 Out of display range Maximum Value: 99,999

Split up measurement area into smaller segments.

Err04

Pythagorean theorem calculation error

Check and verify value or the sequence of measurements is correct

Err05 Low Battery Install a new battery

Err06

Temperature is outside of working range

Measure in an environment within

specified working

temperature range

Err07 Ambient light is too strong Measure in a darker place

(shadow target)

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Tips from the Pro’s

Take more than one measurement in critical situations where accuracy needs to be greater than an estimation measurement. Take 3-4 measurements from the same position to compare consistency of each reading. Prior to important measurements verify that the instrument is in proper working order and take sample measurements to of a known distance to verify accuracy.

To accurately measure from the rear of the instrument, use a scrap piece of drywall or other flat material. Extend the material off the corner and butt the LDM up to the material. Then take measurement.

Place a white sheet of paper over the targeted measuring surface if error message Err02 occurs to improve the return signal.

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7. Technical Specifications

Measure Range* 2” - 230’

Accuracy* ± 1/16”

Measure Speed* 0.5 seconds

Laser Type 650 nm, ± 10nm, Class II, ≤ 1mW

Power Supply 2 - “AA” Alkaline Batteries

Battery Life 10,000 measurements

Dimensions 4.33” x 1.77” x 1.18”

(110 x 45 x 30 mm)

Working Temperature 23°F to 104°F (-5°C to +40°C)

Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C)

Auto Shut-off Laser 30 seconds

Auto Shut-off Main Power 3 minutes

*The working range and accuracy is dependent on how well laser light is reflected from the surface for the target and with increased brightness of the ambient light intensity measuring accuracy may deteriorate.

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8. Product Warranty

Johnson Level & Tool offers a two year limited warranty on our laser distance measure 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.

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 800-563-8553.

In Canada, contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department at 800-346-6682.

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9. Product Registration

Product warranty registration can be completed by calling 1-888-9-LEVELS. You will need to locate the serial number for your product that is located inside the battery compartment. PLEASE NOTE

THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS OF JOHNSON LEVEL & TOOL'S LIMITED WARRANTY, JOHNSON LEVEL & TOOL MUST HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PROPERLY COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY LIMITED WARRANTY THAT MAY APPLY SHALL NOT APPLY AND THERE SHALL BE NO WARRANTY.

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