DUAL-AXIS SLOPE MODE
Dual-axis slope mode angles the laser beam in X and Y directions, for
example when sloping a concrete slab towards a single corner.
Dual-slope mode may be used in either horizontal or vertical mode.
Vertical slope mode can speed up the process of establishing
reference lines.
When in dual-slope mode, the tilt indicator will not be functional.
Ensure the laser is not bumped while operating in dual-slope mode.
To use dual-slope mode:
1. Tap on the remote (not the detector) to start dual-slope mode.
2. The X axis indicator will blink. Use and to adjust the slope in
the X axis. Tap for minor adjustments, or press and hold for larger
adjustments.
3. Tap on the remote to toggle the axis and set slope in the Y
direction. The Y axis indicator will blink. Use and to adjust
the slope in the Y axis.
4. If the laser exceeds its slope range, the rotation will stop, the laser
will flash and the alarm will sound. If this happens, reduce the
slope in either axis until the laser resumes operation.
5. Exit dual slope mode by holding for 3 seconds. The laser will
self level and begin to spin horizontally or vertically.
Pro Tip:
Instead of setting slope manually, use the tracking function.
In most cases, this will speed up the process of setting slope.
If you’re using a different detector than the one that came with your
rotary, you won’t be able to use the tracking function and manual
slope mode will be required.
Also, in high wind with a grade rod, detector movement can cause
instabilities in steadying the detector in tracking mode. Use manual
slope mode instead.
SCAN MODE
Scan mode simulates a laser line or dot, increasing the visibility of the
laser when working without a detector.
1. With the laser rotating, press to change from a rotational laser
to a long laser line, short laser line or dot.
2. Rotate the line or dot using or .
3. To exit scan mode, press . The laser will rotate normally.
TILT INDICATOR
SETTING THE WIRELESS CHANNEL
APPLICATIONS
WALL LAYOUT
WALL ERECTION
CEILINGS
SLAB/POST LAYOUT
The tilt indicator (tilt mode) disables the laser if it’s bumped while
operating, preventing you from taking inaccurate measurements.
Tilt mode is enabled by default, indicated by the tilt mode LED.
1. The tilt LED will flash for 30 seconds, during which time the laser
will re-level and restart if bumped.
2. After 30 seconds, the tilt LED will remain on, and tilt mode will be
active. If bumped, the laser will stop spinning and flash to alert you.
3. Reset the laser after a tilt event or exit tilt mode by pressing .
1. Up to 9 channels are available when operating multiple units
nearby. The laser and detector must be on the same channel.
2. Press
and
with tilt mode disabled. Press
to advance the
channel. The remote LED will flash the number of times that corre-
spond to the channel number, 1 - 9.
3. Set the detector channel - while in tracking mode, press
and
until the desired channel is displayed on the LCD screen.
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