General GML3DGSTDKT, Instruction Manual

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SETUP
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Select a place as close as practical to the work
site. Ensure the location is clear of traffic.
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Place the laser on a level surface such as a
bench or mount.
OPERATION
Powering on (self-levelling)
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To turn the instrument on, slide the power
/ locking switch to the “unlocked” position
(Fig.3). Self levelling will commence and the
horizontal beam will activate (Fig.4).
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Press the line mode button on the control panel
to cycle through the active beams (Fig.5).
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If the instrument is outside the self levelling
range the instrument will not level causing the
laser beam to flash on and off repeatedly. If this
occurs, reposition the instrument onto a level
surface until the instrument can level off.
Powering off (self-levelling)
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To turn the instrument on, slide the power /
locking switch to the “locked” position.
Tilt lock function (manual mode)
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Ensure the power / locking switch is in the
“locked” position.
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Press and hold the line mode button for 3
seconds. The horizontal line will activate.
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The instrument can now be tilted to the
desired angle.
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Press the line mode button on the control panel
to cycle through the active beams.
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To turn off the beams, press the line mode
button until all beams are off.
When in tilt lock function (manual mode)
the instrument will not self level and correct
for vibrations and/or disturbances.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
LINE PULSE
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Using the Laser (continued)