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X-axis Calibration

1. Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above.

2. Position the unit so that the X-axis is directing to the target.

3. Press “X/Y” key on the remote control to toggle calibration

control to the X-axis.

4. Press the “UP Arrow” and “Down Arrow” buttons respectively 

to adjust the laser height to coincide with the zero position of
the target.

5. Press the “Enter” button on the remote control to accept the 

calibration value, noting that the status indicator goes “off”.

6. After calibration is completed, make sure to power off the unit

and then power on again to activate the calibration.

Y-axis Calibration

1. Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above.

2. Position the unit so that the Y-axis is directing to the two targets.

3. Press “X/Y” button on the remote control to toggle calibration

control to the Y-axis.

4. Press the “UP Arrow” and “Down Arrow” buttons respectively 

to adjust the laser height to coincide with the zero position of
the target.

5. Press the “Enter” button on the remote control to accept the 

calibration value, noting that the status indicator goes “off”.

6. After calibration is completed, make sure to power off the unit

and then power on again to activate the calibration.

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Summary of Contents for 40-6551

Page 1: ...onic Self Leveling Horizontal Exterior Rotary Laser We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument Save this instruction manual for future use This is a Class IIIa...

Page 2: ...l Exterior Rotary Laser 1 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 6 4V Battery Adapter 1 4 C Alkaline Battery Pack batteries not included 1 Detector with 9V Battery 1 Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1...

Page 3: ...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 Ke...

Page 4: ...4 2015 Johnson Level Tool 4 Location Content of Warning Labels 8488H English_Manuals 11 11 14 2 36 PM Page 4...

Page 5: ...son Level Tool 5 5 Location of Part Components Handle Keypad Laser Output Window Battery Cover 5 8 11 Screw Thread in Bottom Battery Pack Locking Screw Rotary Head 8488H English_Manuals 11 11 14 2 36...

Page 6: ...Using the 6 4V battery adapter included charge the rechargeable battery pack directly to the battery pack Fig 1 or while the battery pack is connected to the laser Fig 2 When the charge indicator LED...

Page 7: ...sage 1 Put in Ni MH rechargeable battery pack or 4 C alkaline battery pack 2 Place the laser on a tripod connect it to the tripod using the 5 8 screw thread at the bottom of the laser Note If the lase...

Page 8: ...laser Tilt mode is on LED Flashing Quickly laser has been moved and height of laser may have been changed LED Off Tilt mode is turned off Vibrate V W S Mode LED LED On laser is in vibrate V W S mode...

Page 9: ...self leveling range of 5 it will deliver an audible alarm and will not rotate You will need to re position the laser until it is within the leveling range Tilt Mode Button After turning on the laser...

Page 10: ...ss the Vibrate V W S button and the Vibrate V W S LED will turn on which means the laser is in vibrate mode Vibrate mode allows continuous operation during high winds vibrations and shocks Slight move...

Page 11: ...kg Others Rain and dust resistant Detector Usage Two Sided Laser Detector with Clamp Model No 40 6715 The 40 6715 laser detector is an indispensable accessory when using rotary laser levels The main f...

Page 12: ...ay window 3 Front on grade mark 4 Vertical vial 5 LED key 6 Power key 7 Beeper 8 Reception window 9 Fine Coarse accuracy key 10 Beeper key 11 Back display window 12 Back on grade mark 13 Bracket screw...

Page 13: ...between high low and off 3 Operation Guide a Battery Installation Open the battery cover door by turning the battery cover screw counter clockwise Put the battery into the battery case noting the pol...

Page 14: ...ted Fig 3 Fine Coarse accuracy key Power on and press the fine coarse accuracy key the unit will cycle between three accuracy options fine coarse 1 coarse 2 The accuracy symbol displayed on the LCD wi...

Page 15: ...k decreases Laser signal The laser signal is down Sound rapid short beeps Laser signal The laser signal is up Sound slow short beeps Laser signal Horizontal bar indicated on grade Sound continuous sou...

Page 16: ...nit stable while detecting LED Function Power on and press the LED key the LCD will now be backlit Automatic Shut off Function When the unit does not receive a laser signal for 6 minutes the unit will...

Page 17: ...amp Connecting to the rod clamp Connecting to the grade rod 5 Detector Maintenance Keep the unit particularly the reception window clean If it does get dirty use a cloth to wipe it clean 8488H English...

Page 18: ...direction 2 Place the unit on a platform or tripod that is 50 away from a wall indoors with the handle facing the wall head on Turn the unit on 3 Using the detector mark on the wall where the beam hi...

Page 19: ...instrument will enter into X calibration status the Tilt LED flashes and V W S LED light is on and the instrument keeps rotating 3 Release the Tilt button Note that the rotating head of the laser is n...

Page 20: ...d make sure to power off the unit and then power on again to activate the calibration Y axis Calibration 1 Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above 2 Position the unit so that the Y axi...

Page 21: ...00m diameter with detector Auto Leveling Range 5 Power Supply Rechargeable battery pack or 6 4V adapter included 4 C alkaline batteries not included Battery Life 24 hours with rechargeable battery pac...

Page 22: ...22 2015 Johnson Level Tool 10 Application Demonstrations Squaring Leveling Grading Set Forms Elevation 8488H English_Manuals 11 11 14 2 36 PM Page 22...

Page 23: ...each of its 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 our...

Page 24: ...ol s Customer Service Department at 800 346 6682 13 Warranty Registration Enclosed with this instruction manual you will find a warranty registration card to be completed for your product You will nee...

Page 25: ...plicable limited warranty and there will be NO WARRANTY If you need any assistance in locating any accessories please contact our Customer Service Department In the U S contact Johnson Level Tool s Cu...

Page 26: ...the battery polarity or install new alkaline batteries Rechargeable Attempt to recondition the batteries by charging for 12 14 hours unplug the unit and then turn the unit on until battery runs out R...

Page 27: ...to purchase a new charger If yes contact an authorized Johnson service center or Johnson Level Tool s customer service department If the unit will not calibrate contact an authorized Johnson service c...

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