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Thank you for purchasing this high-accuracy Johnson electronic 

self-leveling pipe laser, the easiest way to ensure large drainage 

piping is laid straight and properly sloped.

This pipe laser features:

 

•  Remote control for operation outside the trench
•  Large sunlight-readable OLED display
•  High accuracy (

1

/

16

” @ 100’)

•  Wide self-leveling range
•  Rechargeable battery
•  6.4V power adapter
•  Leg sets for 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 15” 

and 21” diameter pipes

•  Horizontal scan mode (±4°)
•  IP68 / Nitrogen purged to prevent 

condensation

40-6690 QSG Rev 1
www.johnsonlevel.com/manuals

DISPLAY OVERVIEW

KEYPAD OVERVIEW

KEY COMPONENTS

INSTALLING BATTERIES

REAR LEGS (2)

FRONT LEGS (2)

LASER APERTURE

OLED DISPLAY

PIVOT POINT LED

REMOTE RECEIVING WINDOW

REMOTE 

RECEIVING 

WINDOW

POWER RECEPTACLE

HORIZONTAL POSITION INDICATOR

HORIZONTAL LEVEL

BATTERY INDICATOR

KEYPAD 

BATTERY DOOR 

SCREWS (2)

POWER - 

Press to toggle power on/off.

PIVOT LED  - 

Press to turn on the pivot point LED (LED 

will illuminate when power is on). 

LEFT & RIGHT CONTROL - 

Press to move the laser beam 

left/right. Slope will not change. 

GRADE ADJUST - 

Press to enter grade adjustment mode. 

Press again to advance the cursor position.

GRADE SETPOINT - 

In grade adjust mode, press to toggle 

the value at the current cursor position.

GRADE ENTER - 

In grade adjust mode, press to accept 

the new grade value. 

1: 

Squeeze tabs in. 

2: 

Pull out cover. 

3: 

Install per the indicated polarity. 

We want to get you up and running as quickly as possible - but this quick start guide is not a replacement for reading and understanding your  

operator’s manual! For complete safety & operating instructions, refer to the operator’s manual included with your tool, or scan the QR code.

40-6690 Pipe Laser Quick Start Guide

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The laser comes with an option to use the rechargeable battery 

pack or standard “D” cell batteries. To remove the battery holder, 
loosen the battery door 

screws and pull out the 

battery. To charge the 

rechargeable battery, 

remove the power 

receptacle cover and plug 

in the AC or 12V charger.

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