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CAUTION: In manual mode, the beam rotates even if
the laser is not leveled.
2.3 H.I. Alert mode
The H.I.feature stops the laser automatically and sounds an
alarm if the laser is disturbed, preventing inaccurate readings. It
functions only when selected.
To activate this safeguard feature, press the H.I. key (18) after
turning the laser on. The LED (21) will blink rapidly while the
laser is self-leveling.
About 30 seconds after the head starts to rotate, the LED will
blink slowly, indicating the H.I. Alert is activated.
If the laser is disturbed while in H.I. Alert mode, the head will
stop rotating, the beam will turn off, the LED indicator will be on
continuously, and an alarm will sound for 30 seconds.
Turn the laser off and turn it on again. Check to see if the beam
elevation has changed from its original benchmark position.
The laser is no longer in H.I. Alert mode. Press H.I. (18) to
return to H.I. Alert.
This feature is only available in automatic and semi-automatic
modes, and not in wall mount mode.
2.4 Rotation
The head rotates at 6 speeds: 0, 90, 150, 300, 450, and 600
rpm. 300 rpm is the default setting. The laser beam is more visible
at slower rotation speeds.
To increase rotation speed, press the + key (16) on the laser. Press
the – key (15) to decrease speed. Hold the – key to stop rotation.
When the beam is stopped, the point can be moved to the right or
left using the
> or
< keys (13 and 14). You can also move the head
manually to position the beam point. To start rotation again press +
key (16).
2.1 Setup
The motorized wall mount and the metal head protection can both be
removed from the laser, if you wish to work without these attachments.
• Horizontal
The laser can be mounted on a 5/8-11 tripod (10) or placed
directly on a solid, stable surface. It can also be suspended from a
ceiling grid using the wall mount (see later section).
• Vertical
The laser can be mounted on a 5/8-11 tripod (11) or placed
directly on its back (opposite the handle) on a solid, stable surface.
For more stability, we recommend you to use the motorized mount.
Use the support plate for stability when in vertical mode.
The WLA08 has a wide self-leveling range; however, if the laser is
set up out of the leveling range, laser beam will continue to blink
and rotation will not start.
• Turning on the laser
Turn on the laser with the On /Off key (17). It does a self-test
and the beam blinks while the laser is self-leveling. After it’s
leveled, the head rotates. You can choose H.I. Alert mode or
change to manual mode (see below).
2.2 Automatic / Manual modes
The WLA08 is in automatic self-leveling mode when turned on.
Once the instrument has self-leveled, the laser head will start rotating.
In manual mode (19), the laser does not self-level: this means
that the beam will rotate even if the laser is not leveled. It can
therefore be used on inclined planes such as stairs, roofs, or
when manual grade setting is required. See later section on set-
ting slope in manual or semi-automatic modes.
2. How to use your WLA08 laser
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