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Thank you for purchasing this Johnson digital torpedo 

level. This robust level is designed to provide years of 

simple, reliable operation around your jobsite. 

Key Features:

• Backlit LCD

• IP65 construction - dustproof and waterproof

• Sub-display for showing reference angles

• Strong rare earth magnets and V-groove top edge

1.  Remove the battery door by 

using a #2 Phillips screwdriver to 

rotate the battery door retaining 

screw counterclockwise. 

2. Insert 1 x CR2032 battery 

positive side up, as indicated on 

the tool and shown to the right. 

3. Replace the battery door and 

gently tighten the battery door 

retaining screw. 

1.  Power on the level by pressing  .  

2. Press   to toggle between degrees, percent, in/ft, mm/m,  22.5° 

and 45° modes. 

3. Set the volume level by pressing and holding  . The level will 

cycle through high/low/off.

4. Enable the backlight by pressing   while the level is powered on. 

Press   again to switch from low to high backlight. 

5. To set a custom angle mode to replace the 22.5°/45° modes, 

enable either the 22.5° or 45° mode, then press and hold  . 

6. The sub-display digits will flash, indicating they can be changed. 

7. Press   to change the active digit. Press   to advance to the 

next digit. The new value will be stored automatically. 

8. An alternate single point calibration can be completed by 

leveling the torpedo using the vial, and holding   and   while 

the power is off. This mode is helpful when a flat, stable surface 

is not available. 

9. If needed, factory reset by holding  ,   and   for 10 seconds. 

1.  With power off, hold   until the screen shows “

CAL1

”.

2. Position level upright with the LCD facing you and press   to 

store the first calibration point. The level will show “

CAL2

”.

3. Rotate the level 180° so that it’s still upright but with the 

LCD now facing away from you. Press   to store the second 

calibration point. 

4. Calibration is complete, and the level will operate normally. 

MODULE OVERVIEW

INSERTING BATTERIES

OPERATING THE LEVEL

TWO-POINT CALIBRATION

BUTTON OVERVIEW

UNITS (2)

BATTERY INDICATOR

LEVEL INDICATORS (2)

DEGREES / PERCENT (2)
HOLD INDICATOR (2)

MAIN DISPLAY

SUB DISPLAY

CAL POSITION 1

CAL POSITION 2

1435-1000D Operator’s Manual

POWER:

 While off, press to power on or hold to 

enter calibration mode. While on, press to enable 

the backlight or hold to power off. 

UNIT:

 Press while on to cycle through the 

different operating units. Hold in 22.5°/45° mode 

to enter custom setpoints. 

HOLD:

 Press to enable hold mode. Press again 

to transfer the hold measurement to the sub-

display. Hold to toggle volume high/low/off.

Download this manual at  

www.johnsonlevel.com/manuals 

1435-1000D

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