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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GREEN AUTO LEVELING ROTARY LASER LEVEL

Laser aperture

Protective cover

LCD panel

Keypad

Handle

Battery compartment

6V AC/DC Adapter

t l

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

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Summary of Contents for GRL9202

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ...aser 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 Maintain...

Page 3: ...y 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...

Page 4: ...h 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 foll...

Page 5: ...e 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 ...

Page 6: ...ne 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 tha...

Page 7: ...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 commu...

Page 8: ...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 targe...

Page 9: ...Y LASER LEVEL Laser aperture Protective cover LCD panel Keypad Handle Battery compartment 6V AC DC Adapter t l 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 ...

Page 10: ...ries for remote control Batteries for laser detector Wall mounting base Leveling rod Surveyor s tripod AC DC adapter Green laser enhancing glasses Magnetic laser target Detector mounting base Remote control Green laser detector Fig 1c ...

Page 11: ...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 an...

Page 12: ...e 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 ...

Page 13: ...tor 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...

Page 14: ...o 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...

Page 15: ...el will start operating in Rotation mode The default mode is Rotation Either H or V will display in the upper line next to the battery level indicator on the LCD when the level is turned on Fig 6 H indicates that the level is positioned horizontally and will perform a leveling measurement V Indicates that the level is positioned vertically and will perform a plumb measurement The battery level ind...

Page 16: ...back button to return to the main menu 1 ROTATEMODE Fig 7a The default ROTATE mode generates a 360º horizontal level or vertical plumb reference depending on the orientation of the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level The 360º reference laser appears on all walls of a room horizontal or ceiling floor and opposite walls vertical The ROTATE mode is automatically selected light letters on a dark re...

Page 17: ...nditions out doors 2 SWEEP MODE Fig 8a Instead of creating a 360º line the Sweep Scanning Mode creates a shorter brighter laser chalk line that can be used for leveling or plumbing doors windows fixtures and more You may also use this feature to keep the level from interfering with other lasers and detectors on site In the main menu press the arrow buttons or to move the cursor to SWEEP Fig 8a Pre...

Page 18: ...ter an additional submenu to change the dot or sweep direction The laser dot or chalk line can be moved left or right by pressing the or button Fig 8f 3 AUTO LEVEL MODE In the main menu press the arrow buttons or to move the cursor to AUTO LEVEL Fig 9a Press the button to enter the submenu to select the desired action Figs 9b 9c 9d The Auto Level Mode determines how the level responds when it is m...

Page 19: ...that it has been moved out of level The laser head will stop rotating and the laser beam will blink NOTE OFF and ADS modes are not available when the level is working in the GRADE mode When setting to OFF or ADS mode allow the level to self level wait until the word Lock or ADS shows on the LCD before the mode takes effect 4 GRADE MODE Dual or single axis grade The dual grade function allows more ...

Page 20: ... 11b Press the button again enter the selected axis press the or button to reduce or increase the percentage of the grade Fig 11c to Fig 11e The maximum grade range for both X axis and Y axis is 8 The Grade Percentage can be adjusted at any time while in this mode The level will not move the desired grade until after it has self leveled allow ample timefor the level to react to the input provided ...

Page 21: ...attempt to level however when the self leveling limit is reached Over will appear on the LCD to communicate the axis error Fig 13 The laser head will stop running or chalking and the laser blinks Move the level to a more level position and allow it to re level Fig 11e Fig 12d Fig 12a Fig 12b Fig 11d Fig 12c ...

Page 22: ... control Put the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level in sleep mode when the level is turned on it cannot turn on the rotary laser level directly if the level is powered off Wake up the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level if the level is in sleep mode To Install Change Batteries for the Remote Control The remote control uses two AAA batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two new AAA alka...

Page 23: ...otary Laser Level and the display backlights will flash once every two seconds to remind you that you can wake the level with the remote control within two hours After two hours in sleep mode the level will automatically shut off completely and the remote control cannot operate the level If the remote control is not operated in 5 minutes the remote control will turn off automatically Wake Up the G...

Page 24: ...1 Beam receiver window receives the green laser signals 2 LCD indicates the detection result and the position of the laser line 3 Power ON OFF button turns the detector on off ...

Page 25: ...50mm to the top of the detector 9 1 4 Mounting hole for installation on the mounting base 10 Battery compartment for holding a 6LR61 9V battery To Change Install Battery for the Detector 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Install one 6LR61 9V battery Fig 17 Make sure the polarity is correct 3 Close the battery compartment cover Locating the Green Laser Line with the Detector NOTE Always keep t...

Page 26: ...the center level point Fig 18a Medium setting used for greater accuracy Fig 18b Fine setting used for the most accurate pinpointing of level Fig 18c 4 Move the detector upward when the low beam indicator arrow is lit Fig 19a Move the detector downward when the high beam indicator arrow is lit Fig 19b When the beam is level the level beam indicator line will be lit and a solid audio tone will be he...

Page 27: ...r to a vertical pillar 2 Release button located on the both sides of the quick clamp Push the buttons to slide the quick clamp 3 Quick clamp slide to quickly clamp or unclamp Fig 19a Fig 19b Fig 19c Fig 20 Tightening knob Quick clamp Release button 1 4 mounting thread screw Round vial ...

Page 28: ...tor can be secured to a vertical pillar with flat sides at 90 angles The maximum width the base can accommodate is 3 7 1 Inert the 1 4 mounting thread screw into the 1 4 mounting hole at the back of the detector tighten the screw to securely attach the detector Fig 21 2 Press the two release buttons at the same time to slide the quick clamp and fit it onto the vertical pillar Fig 22 Fig 21 ...

Page 29: ...ing base from a nail or screw on a wall 4 Pole with Inch scale Refer to The scales when adjusting the platform up and down 5 Securing screw Secures the platform to the pole 6 Platform pivots For easy storage of the wall mounting base assembly 7 Platform Supports the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level Trough Mounting hole Fig 23 Lock screw Pole with Inch scale Securing screw Platform pivots Pla...

Page 30: ...ee mounting holes for secure attachment Always use three screws or nails and make sure that these screws or nails are securely in place in the wall Clamp onto a Horizontal Stud The base can only be attached to a level horizontal stud do not try to attach to a vertical stud 1 Turn the two lock screws counterclockwise Fig 24 Attach the wall mounting base to a level stud making sure that the stud is ...

Page 31: ...be sure to place the tool on the base carefully securing it with your hands at all times Once you are certain that the tool is attached firmly on the base with the screw and the base is fastened on the stud you can safely remove your hands Adjust the Height of the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level 1 Support the base of the platform with one hand to hold the tool 2 Turn the securing screw coun...

Page 32: ...Laser Level 3 Lock lever locks unlocks the extension of the leg 4 Belt for convenient carrying or securing when not in use 5 Leg provides firm support 6 Sharp foot for stably stand in the working field 7 Pedal step in the pedals to push the sharp feet into the ground 5 8 mounting screw Belt Leg Sharp foot Mounting screw knob Platform Lock lever Sharp foot Pedal Pedal Fig 26 ...

Page 33: ...with your hand turn the knob of the mounting screw clockwise to secure the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level the tripod platform 6 Open the three lock levers to unlock the leg extension adjust the height of the tripod to your reference 7 Close the lock levers to lock the leg extension securely Now you are ready to start the work Leveling rod This leveling rod can be extended to a maximum of 8...

Page 34: ...Concrete Forms Marking elevation Paving Roads Checking Depth of Trenches Landscaping Fencing Indoor Drop Ceiling Installation Floors cabinets Shelves Carpentry Decks Patios Tile Work Partitions Remodeling Doors Windows Mark the Height for Foundation Pit 1 Attach the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level to the surveyor s tripod allow the level to self level 2 Use the Detector and Leveling Rod to ...

Page 35: ...he balance screw to ensure that the platform is approximately level 3 Turn on the level allow the laser to self level 4 Raise or lower the laser on the Wall Mounting Base until the rotating beam is at the same level as the perimeter ceiling grid Use the line created by the laser as a reference to attach the perimeter grid to the wall 5 Attach the magnetic laser target to the ceiling trim being ins...

Page 36: ...level indoors When not in use always store the tool in its protective case After you have finished using the level always make sure that the level has been turned off Always keep the level free of dust and liquids If needed only use a soft cloth or cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the laser emitting window Always wipe clean and thoroughly dry the level after each use Check the batteries regu...

Page 37: ...ctory However a calibration check is recommended before the initial use of your laser and then periodically from that point forward Be sure to allow enough time up to 60 seconds for the level to completely self level before each check CAUTION When performing a calibration always use the remote control to adjust the level pressing buttons on the level will bring small movements to the accurate elec...

Page 38: ...ark the intersection of the plumb line and the laser beam as A 3 Loosen the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level from the tripod and rotate the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level 180 Ensure that the height of the tripod does not change as this will affect the results Secure the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Fig 32 Fig 31 Fig 30 ...

Page 39: ...rect reading If the distance is greater than 1 4 you will need to calibrate the X axis Calibration X Axis 1 Keeping the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level in its current position turn the power off turn the display toward you and make X facing the target i e wall detector as shown in Fig 30 and Fig 31 2 Turn on the level and remote control press the and button at the same time to activate cali...

Page 40: ... and input within the X quadrant If A is above B press the button on the remote control to move the laser beam downward If A is below B press the button on the remote control to move the laser beam upward NOTE The parameters displayed on the display on the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level can be ignored when performing the adjustment 6 Press button to save the calibration press the button re...

Page 41: ...king Accuracy Z Axis 1 To check the Z axis place the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level on its back display facing up 100 feet 30m from a wall on a flat level surface Fig 35 2 Hang a plumb line down the wall at least 8 feet long 3 Press the button to turn on the level allow the Green Auto Leveling Rotary Laser Level l to self level If necessary adjust the rotation speed to easily view the lase...

Page 42: ...e control at the same time to enter calibration mode Fig 33a 2 Use button to select Zad Fig 36a press the button to access the Z axis for calibration Fig 36b 3 Press the button on the remote control to rotate the laser beam counterclockwise or press the button on the remote control to rotate the laser beam clockwise into alignment with your plumb line For example Fig 36b Fig 35 Fig 36a ...

Page 43: ...s too bright 1 Replace with new batteries or run it with AC DC adapter 2 Make sure that the tool operating temperature is within 32 F to 104 F 3 Move the tool closer to the target 4 Use green laser enhancing glasses and green laser detector to locate the laser position Laser dot line is not projected 1 The tool is put in sleep mode 2 The tool is performing leveling adjustment automatically 3 The t...

Page 44: ...ved 1 Press the Return button to go back to the rotation mode the tool will re level 2 Set the tool to ON in Auto Level Mode it will re level Detector cannot find the laser 1 It detects a red laser line 2 the detector is out of its working range 3 Battery is depleted 1 This detector can only detect green pulse laser 2 Make sure the distance between tool and detector does not exceed 330 feet 3 Repl...

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