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4.0
METHODS OF USE
4.1 Tripod Setup / Mounting
The laser is mounted to the level base by means of the metal stud. Once this stud is inserted in the level base, tighten
the screw to hold it in place. This screw should be tight at all times while the unit is in use.
The level base also has two large adjustment knobs for leveling (pre-February 2016 models). The laser can be adjusted
so that it is in the same plane as the surface you are templating (the most common scenario), or adjusted to a level
plane. Level vials are located on the top of the LT-2D3D base. Remember, level is not as important as being in the same
plane as the surface you are measuring.
Do not raise or lower tripod if you intend on templating in 3D. Doing so will result in inaccurate measurements.
The folding table tripod should have its legs fully unfolded and horizontal when in use. This tripod allows the laser to
function in the same manner as the standard tripod however it will allow the laser to be mounted into smaller areas like
on top of a countertop for measuring backsplashes.
4.2 Jobsite Placement
One of the most important things to do before you template a job is to place the laser in the correct location. Try to
visualize a location where most if not all points that need to be measured can be seen. This will allow you to place the
laser in the location with the highest probability of no needing to reposition the laser.
4.3 Targets
4.3.1
Pin Targets
Pin Targets are used when you are trying to measure a surface that would normally have a very drastic angle
(anything under 20°). Place the target where you want the measurement to be and then rotate the pin so that the
front flat surface faces the laser.
4.3.2
“T” Targets
“T” Targets are like the top portion of Clamp Targets only the vertical portion of it is split down the middle and
bent downward. This makes it very easy to butt up against a cabinet base or countertop.
4.3.3
Clamp Targets
Clamp Targets are used when you are templating the front surface of a cabinet base and you want to measure it
with a predefined overhang or set back. Place the target on the cabinet base and the slide it forward or backwards
to match with the overhang or setback distance you want.
4.3.4
Black Shields
The Black Shields are not actually targets but are used when templating and worried about targeting. Sometimes
while templating you will see reflection. Reflection is when the laser bounces off the surface you are measuring to
and is visible on another surface. The laser can pick up both of these laser dots and can give you inaccurate
measurements. To stop this, place a Black Shield to prevent reflection and then take the measurement.
4.4 Causes of Bad Measurements
4.4.1
Reflection
See 5.3.4 Black Shields. As stated before. Reflection occurs when the laser beam bounces off one surface and is
visible on another. The reason that this could cause bad measurements is that the sensor will see two dots at
