RIDGID GRL9202 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
GRL9202
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Instruction
Safety Symbols
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
Safety Precautions for Lasers and Operations
Electricity Safety
Service Safety
FCC Statement
Unpacking and Checking Contents
Unpacking
List of Contents
Getting to Know Your Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Main Parts
Keyboard Functions
Technical Specifications
Operation
To Install / Change Batteries
To Connect AC/DC Adapter to the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Turn ON/OFF the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Choose the Working Mode
Axis Drive Error
Remote Control
Green Laser Detector
Detector Mounting Base
Wall mounting Base
Surveyor’s tripod
Leveling rod
Application
Maintaining Your Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Accuracy Checking and Calibration
Troubleshooting
Warranty
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT, by themselves, eliminate any danger.
The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION;
may be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious
injury to you or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious
injury to you or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to
you or to others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by
the word “NOTE:” as in the example below:
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not
followed.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual,
including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION,”
before using this Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
Safety Precautions for Lasers and operations
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE the leveling rod during storms or near high
voltage, if the leveling rod were to fall and contact high voltage it will result in serious
electric shock and/or bodily injury.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to,
telescopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify the performance of the level in any way.
This may result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
WARNING:
Batteries can explode or leak, causing injury or fire. To reduce this
risk, always follow all instructions and warning on the battery label and package.
CAUTION: The following labels are on your level. They indicate the location
from which the green rotary laser level emits the laser light. Be aware of the laser light
location when using the level. Always make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of
use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser.
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WARNING: Laser radiation. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Class a Ⅲ
Laser Product！
• Do not remove or deface any product labels.
• Avoid direct eye exposure. The laser beam can cause flash blindness.
• Never direct the laser light emitted from this level towards any person for any
reason.
• Do not place the level in a position that may cause anyone to stare at the laser
beam, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
• Do not use on surfaces that have shiny, reflective surfaces such as sheet steel.
The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at the operator.
• Always turn the green rotary laser level off when it is not in use. Leaving the level
on increases the risk of someone inadvertently staring into the laser beam.
• Do not operate the green rotary laser level around children or allow children to
operate the tool.
• Always keep this green rotary laser level, batteries and the accessories out of the
reach of children. They are not toys.
• Do not operate the green rotary laser level in combustible areas, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Always use only accessories that are designed for use with this product. Use of
accessories that have been designed for use with other laser tools could result in
serious injury.
• Do not attempt to modify the performance of this laser level in any way. This may
result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
• Always check to be sure that the green rotary laser level is securely mounted on
the base when using any of the base plates. Damage to the tool and/or serious
injury to the user could result if the level falls.
• Do not use the laser enhancing glasses as safety goggles. The laser enhancing
glasses are intended to improve visibility of the laser beam, but they do not
protect against laser radiation or injuries to the eyes.
• Do not use the laser enhancing glasses as sun glasses or in traffic. The laser
enhancing glasses do not afford complete UV protection and can reduce color
perception.
• Do not use this green rotary laser level for any purpose other than those outlined
in this manual. This could result in serious injury.
• For further information regarding lasers, refer to ANSI-Z136.1, the Standard for
the Safe Use of Lasers, available from the Laser Institute of America (407)
380-1553.
• Do not short any battery terminals.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with new
batteries of the same brand and type.
• Always dispose of the used batteries according to your local ordinance; do not
incinerate the batteries.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several months.
Electricity Safety
• Before using the power adapter, be sure that the outlet voltage supplied is same
as the voltage marked on the level’s power adapter.
• Do not expose the power adapter to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the
adapter will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Always use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W” when operating the
power adapter outside. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, use the tool only in dry location.
Service Safety
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level.
If unqualified persons attempt to repair this product, serious injury may occur. Any
repair required on this laser tool should be performed only by authorized service
personnel.
FCC Statement
FCC STATEMENT
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
UNP ACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
The Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level level kit comes in one box. Do not
discard any packing materials until all of the contents are accounted for.
Separate all the parts from the packing materials. Refer to the “List of Contents” and
Fig. 1a to Fig. 1c to make certain that all of the items are accounted for before
discarding any packing material. Call the RIDGID Service Center if any parts are
damaged or missing.
List of Contents
PART NAME QUANTITY
Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level 1
Remote control 1
Green laser detector 1
AC/DC adapter 1
Wall mounting base 1
Detector mounting base 1
Green laser enhancing glasses 1
Magnetic laser target 1
Batteries for green rotary laser level 4
Batteries for remote control 2
Battery for green laser detector 1
Surveyor’s tripod 1
Leveling rod 1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GREEN AUTO LEVELING ROTARY LASER LEVEL
Laser aperture
Protective cover
LCD panel
Keypad
Handle
Battery compartment
6V AC/DC Adapter
Battery cover knob
5/8” tripod screw (inside
the base
)
Fig. 1a
Top mounted sight
5/8” tripod screw
Rubber foot
Rubber foot
Rubber foot
Fig. 1b
Batteries for
rotary laser
Batteries for
remote control
Batteries for
laser detector
Wall mounting base
Leveling rod
Surveyor’s
tripod
AC/DC adapter
Green laser
enhancing glasses
Magnetic laser
tar
g
et
Detector mounting base
Remote control
Green laser detector
Fig. 1c
Protective cover
Protects the laser from dirt, water droplets and accidental damage.
Laser aperture
Laser is emitted from this aperture. AVOID direct eye exposure to the laser beam.
LCD panel
Large panel with blue backlight clearly displays the working mode and status.
Keypad (Fig. 2)
Keypad functions:
1. ON/OFF: press to turn on the level, press again to turn it off.
2. Return - return to the main menu from the submenu
3. Mode – choose among different working modes; enter the submenu
4. Left arrow – moves the cursor in the menu; moves the laser dot or chalk line
in the counter-clockwise direction.
5. Right arrow – moves the cursor in the menu; moves the laser dot or chalk line
in the clockwise direction.
Handle
Overmold handle for secure and comfortable transport.
6V AC/DC Adapter receptacle
For connection to the AC/DC adapter.
Battery cover knob
1
2
3 4 5
Fig. 2
Turn to lock/unlock the battery cover.
Battery compartment
For 4 alkaline LR20 D batteries.
5/8” tripod screws
There are two 5/8” tripod screws: one is inside the bottom base, the other is inside the
side base. They are used to connect the level to the surveyor’s tripod or to the wall
mounting base.
Top mounted sight
To orient the level to your target, and to locate the high and low points within the arc.
Rubber feet
The rubber feet keep the level stable on the working base.
Remote control
For remote operation within a range of 133 feet.
Green laser detector
Asists the detection of the green laser line position within a maximum range of
330 feet.
AC/DC adapter
The level can be powered with the AC/DC adapter for prolonged operation.
Laser enhancing glasses
Made of laser light enhancing material, the glasses is improve the visibility of the
tool’s laser line.
WARNING: These glasses will not protect your eyes from damage that could result
from looking directly at the laser projection.
Magnetic laser target
The laser target helps to improve the visibility of the green laser lines.
When the surrounding light is too bright, the laser line may be difficult to observe.
Surveyor’s tripod
Support the laser level and permits height adjustment
Leveling rod
Supports the detector mounting base and green laser detector for detailed surveys.
Detector mounting base
Permits the laser detector to be mounted on the leveling rod or a vertical pillar.
Wall mounting base
Hang the mounted laser level can be hung from nails or screws on a wall or clamp it to
a beam.
Technical Specifications
Power supply
4 pcs 1.5V “D” batteries for green rotary-laser level
2 pcs 1.5V “AAA” battery for remote control
1 pc 9V “6LR61” battery for green laser detector
AC/DC adapter Output: 6V dc/Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Laser Diode Type Green Laser Diode 522-542nm
Laser Class Class IIIa, output <5mW
Working range
Maximum 100 ft. (30m) without detector, depending
upon light conditions
Maximum 330 ft. (100m) with detector
Working range of remote
control
133 feet (40m)
Accuracy of the rotary laser ±0.1mm/m
Accuracy of the detector Fine, ±3mm; Medium, ±5mm; Coarse, ±8mm
Auto leveling range ±5°
Leveling time About 45s
Operating time Approx. 40 hours with alkaline batteries.
Optimum operating
temperature range
0-40°C
Storage temperature range -20-60°C
Protection against water IP54
OPERATION
To Install /Change Batteries for the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
This green rotary laser level uses four “D” 1.5V batteries, included.
1. Turn the battery cover knob counterclockwise to open the battery compartment
(Fig. 3).
2. Install four, new, “D” size, alkaline batteries according to the polarity indicators (+
and -) inside the battery compartment (Fig. 4).
3. Replace the battery compartment in the tool and tighten the battery cover knob
clockwise to lock it.
To Connect AC/DC Adapter to the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level
The green rotary laser level can also be powered with the AC/DC adapter.
1. Insert the connecting plug into the adapter receptacle, located in the right top of
the battery compartment (Fig. 5).
2. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the correct power outlet.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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