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©2009 Johnson Level & Tool

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Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal 

Rotary Laser Level

Model No.  40-6580

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your choice of this Electronic Self-Leveling Dual
Grade Horizontal Rotary Laser Level. We suggest you read this
instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this
instruction manual for future use.

This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CFR 21,
parts 1040 .10 and 1040 .11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285.

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Summary of Contents for 40-6580

Page 1: ...Electronic Self Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal Rotary Laser Level We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument Save this instruction manual for future use This i...

Page 2: ...1 Detector with 9V Battery and Clamp 1 Sighting Scope 1 Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1 Hardshell Carrying Case 1 2 Features and Functions Large 5 electronic auto level range When beyond the...

Page 3: ...nner 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 liquid...

Page 4: ...4 2009 Johnson Level Tool 4 Location Content of Warning Labels 2406H 5 28 09 9 04 AM Page 4...

Page 5: ...Components Operating Keypad LCD Display 5 8 11 Screw Thread Sighting Scope Laser Output Window Back Remote Control Receiver Battery Cover Battery Cover Screw Charging Port Charging LED Front Remote C...

Page 6: ...ault rotate speed is 600 rpm Default beam shield is off in all four quadrants Default grade for X axis and Y axis is 0 When powered on the instrument will automatically check the battery capacity and...

Page 7: ...r to the Tilt display will result in no response Adjust Rotation Speed Switch rotation speed by pressing the key The LCD will show the corresponding rotation speeds Beam Shield Mode When turning on th...

Page 8: ...shielded from the laser beam simultaneously 2 Before pressing the key only these four keys and the power key are enabled the other keys are disabled 3 At 0 rpm the beam shield mode is disabled Pressi...

Page 9: ...or exit manual mode The LCD shows the sign MAN when in manual mode When entering the MAN status the instrument will not auto level If the Tilt key is pressed in MAN mode the instrument will re enter...

Page 10: ...the digit in this position decreases to a minimum of 0 Press the key a third time to make the third position in X direction flash Press the key the digit in this position increases to a maximum of 9...

Page 11: ...ital positions the operation is the same as the X direction SLOPE setting Note Before pressing the key only five keys for grade setting and the power key are enabled The other keys are disabled After...

Page 12: ...the same as the keypad functions on the laser Beyond tolerance Alarm The auto leveling range of the instrument is 5 When the instrument is auto leveling if the instrument is tilted to exceed the auto...

Page 13: ...o the 9V DC charger Put the instrument on a 5 8 x 11 tripod Note If the instrument is tilted to exceed the auto leveling range it will give a sound alarm Readjust the instrument Power on the instrumen...

Page 14: ...10 160 x 85 x 28mm Weight 1 lb 0 45kg Others Rain and dust resistant Two Sided Laser Detector with Clamp Model No 40 6715 The 40 6715 laser detector is an indispensable accessory when using rotary las...

Page 15: ...er key 11 Back display window 12 Back on grade mark 13 Bracket screw thread 14 Battery cover screw 15 Battery cover b Display 1 Power on symbol 2 Low battery indicator 3 Fine Coarse symbol 4 Beeper sy...

Page 16: ...he battery when the unit is being stored for a long time 2 When the low battery indicator is displayed change the battery soon 4 Operating Instructions Power On Press the power key to turn the unit on...

Page 17: ...he LCD will change accordingly Note There will be two beeps when turning the unit on and off There will be one beep when changing functions Detecting Laser Level Signals While detecting laser signals...

Page 18: ...tion of the receiver will influence its receiving accuracy 3 Keep the reception window facing the laser while detecting 4 Hold the unit stable while detecting LED Function Power on and press the LED k...

Page 19: ...19 Rod Clamp 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 2406...

Page 20: ...ery cover screw Ni MH Battery The 40 6580 is equipped with a large capacity battery compartment available for both Ni MH batteries and 4 D alkaline batteries 7 Using the Product Alkaline Batteries 4 D...

Page 21: ...eight hours the LED will turn green this means the batteries have been fully charged If there are alkaline batteries in the battery compartment the LED will display green and the batteries will not c...

Page 22: ...e a mark A on the wall where the detector indicates on grade with the laser beam 3 Turning the instrument 90 Y X Y after the laser self levels mark B for Y C for X and D for Y on the front wall Make s...

Page 23: ...e laser will enter self calibration mode and the LCD is shown as figure 2 X axis calibration a Open the cover on the remote control as shown below b Press button to select the X direction AUTO calibra...

Page 24: ...axis calibration sign will turn off 4 Self calibration confirmation Press key after finishing re calibration on both X and Y axis The re calibration LED turns off and the value of the re calibration...

Page 25: ...g Single axis 7 999 to 7 999 Double axis X Y 12 00 Scan Speed 0 300 600 and 1100 rpm Power Supply Rechargeable battery pack or 9V adapter included or 4 D alkaline batteries not included Battery Life A...

Page 26: ...26 2009 Johnson Level Tool 10 Application Demonstrations Squaring Leveling Grading Set Forms Elevation 2406H 5 28 09 9 04 AM Page 26...

Page 27: ...ove the batteries when storing the unit for an extended time more than three months to avoid damage to the unit should the batteries deteriorate Always store the unit in its case when not in use Avoid...

Page 28: ...el Tool s limited warranty if applicable will be void and there will be NO WARRANTY Contact our Customer Service Department to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number for return to an author...

Page 29: ...HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PROPERLY COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY LIMITED WARRANTY THAT MAY APPLY SHALL NOT APPLY AND THERE SHALL BE NO WARRANTY 14 Accessories...

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