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Installing AA Batteries
Load new AA batteries in the STHT77502-1 or
STHT77592-1 laser.
1.
Turn the laser upside down.
2.
On the bottom of the laser, lift up the latch to
open the battery compartment cover
(Figure B 1).
3.
Insert two new, high-quality, name brand AA
batteries, making sure to position the - and +
ends of each battery as noted inside the battery
compartment (Figure B 2).
4.
Push the battery compartment cover closed until
it snaps in place (Figure B 3).
When the laser is not in use, keep the Power/
Transport Lock switch in the center (OFF) position
(Figure
A 2
) to save battery power.
Turning the Laser On
1.
Place the laser on a smooth, flat, level surface,
with the laser facing straight ahead toward the
opposing wall (0º position).
2.
Turn the laser ON to display the front cross
beams. Either:
• Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the
left to keep the pendulum locked and display
the cross beams in manual mode
(Figure
A 1
).
• Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the
right to unlock the pendulum and display the
cross beams in self-leveling mode
(Figure
A 3
).
3.
Press (Figure A 4) once to display
a horizontal laser line, a second time to display
a vertical line, and a third time to display
a horizontal line and a vertical line.
4.
Check the laser beams.
• If the laser is tilted so much that it cannot selflevel (> 4°), or the laser is not level in manual
mode, the laser beams will flash.
• If the laser beams ash, the laser is not level
(or plumb) and should NOT BE USED for
determining or marking level or plumb. Try
repositioning the laser on a level surface.
5.
If ANY of the following statements are TRUE,
continue with the instructions for Checking Laser
Accuracy BEFORE USING THE LASER for
a project.
• This is the first time you are using the laser
(in case the laser was exposed to extreme
temperatures).
• The laser has not been checked for accuracy
in a while.
• The laser may have been dropped.
Checking Laser Accuracy
The laser tools are sealed and calibrated at the factory.
It is recommended that you perform an accuracy
check prior to using the laser for the rst time (in
case the laser was exposed to extreme temperatures)
and then regularly to ensure the accuracy of your
work. When performing any of the accuracy checks
listed in this manual, follow these guidelines:
• Use the largest area/distance possible, closest
to the operating distance. The greater the area/
distance, the easier to measure the accuracy of
the laser.
• Place the laser on a smooth, at, stable surface
that is level in both directions.
• Mark the center of the laser beam.
Level Beam Accuracy
Checking the horizontal scan calibration of the laser
requires two walls 30′ (9m) apart. It is important
to conduct a calibration check using a distance no
shorter than the distance of the applications for which
the tool will be used.
1.
Place the laser on a tripod facing straight ahead
toward a wall (Figure D 1).
2.
Move the Power/Transport Lock switch to the
right (Figure A 3) to turn the laser ON in
self-leveling mode and display the horizontal and
vertical beams.