General Homeline THE-1 User manual

THE-1
ROTARY LASER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SAFETY
Read the following safety instructions before
attempting to operate this product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place or store
in the carry case for future reference.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: Read and understand all
instructions.
▪Use the laser only with the specically
designated batteries.
▪Store the laser out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
▪Use only accessories that are recommended
for your model.
▪Tool service must be performed only by
qualied repair personnel. Repairs, service
or maintenance performed by unqualied
personnel will void the warranty. Only
approved and authorised service technicians
can carry out warranty repairs.
▪Do not use optical tools such as a telescope
or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye
injury could result.
▪Do not place the laser in a position which
may cause anyone to intentionally or
unintentionally stare into the laser beam.
Serious eye injury could result.
▪ Do not position the laser near a reective
surface which may reect the laser beam
toward anyone’s eyes. Serious eye injury
could result.
▪Do not use optical tools to view the laser
beam.
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▪Do not set up the tool at a position where
the laser beam can cross any person at head
height.
▪Do not let children come in contact with the
laser.
▪ Turn the laser o when it is not in use. Leaving
the laser on increases the risk of staring into
the laser beam.
▪Do not operate the laser around children or
allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye
injury may result.
▪Do not remove or deface warning labels.
▪Position the laser securely on a level surface.
Damage to the laser or serious injury could
result if the laser falls.
WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
THE LASER. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Disassembling the laser will
void all warranties on the product. Do not
modify the product in any way. Modifying
the tool may result in hazardous laser
radiation exposure.
CAUTION: Class 2 Laser Product
▪Never look into the laser beam directly and
intentionally.
▪Do not use optical tools to view the laser
beam.
▪Do not set up the tool at a position where
the laser beam can cross any person at
head height.
▪Do not let children come in contact with
the laser.

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Laser glasses Carry case
Tripod & sta
Alkaline
batteries
Laser target
Detector & clamp
General Homeline THE-1
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ITEM CHECKLIST
Please ensure the following items are included with your laser level.
If anything is missing please contact your retailer.
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LASER OVERVIEW (FRONT)
Rotating laser port Protective lighthouse
Control panel

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Battery thumb screw
LASER OVERVIEW (BASE)
5/8” x 11 thread for
horizontal operation
on a tripod

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Power
Tilt alarm indicator
Power indicator
Scanning mode
Counter clockwise rotation
Tilt alarm
Speed control
Speed control indicator
LASER CONTROL PANEL
Clockwise rotation

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Sound on / off
Coarse / fine detection
LCD display screen
Laser sensor
Speaker
Power
DETECTOR OVERVIEW

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Alkaline batteries
▪ The instrument is supplied with four
C-cell alkaline batteries
POWER SUPPLY
Inserting the alkaline batteries
▪ Loosen the battery thumb screw on the
base of the instrument and remove the
battery tray.
▪ Insert the batteries according to polarity.
▪ Place the battery tray into the base of
the instrument so that the battery tray
terminals and battery compartment
terminals are aligned. Tighten the battery
thumb screw.
USING YOUR LASER

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Tripod set up
▪Select a place as close and practical
to the work site as possible, and ensure
that the location is clear of traffic.
▪Extend the tripod legs to the required
height and then spread the legs wide
enough so that the tripod platform is
stable.
▪Place the laser level onto the tripod
with the lighthouse facing upwards and
thread the yoke into the base until firm.
Do not over tighten as this may cause
damage to the laser level or tripod.
Level surface set up
▪Select a place as close and practical
to the work site as possible, and ensure
that the location is clear of traffic.
▪Place the laser level onto a reasonably
level surface with the lighthouse facing
upwards.
HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENT SET UP

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Level surface set up
▪Select a place as close and practical to
the work site as possible, and ensure that
the location is clear of traffic.
▪Place the laser level onto a reasonably
level surface with the control panel facing
upwards.
VERTICAL MEASUREMENT SET UP OPERATION
Powering on
▪ Press the power button once and the
instrument will power on and begin
automatically self-levelling. When this
levelling process is complete, the penta
prism inside the lighthouse will start rotating.
▪If the instrument is outside the self levelling
range the instrument will not level causing
the laser beam to flash continuously. If this
occurs, reposition the instrument onto a level
surface until the instrument can level off.
Powering off
▪Press the power button once and the
instrument will power off.

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Rotation direction
▪Whilst the instrument is in scanning mode
press the clockwise or counter clockwise
button to change the rotation of the laser
head.
Tilt alarm
▪Once the instrument has been levelled off
the tilt alarm can be enabled by pressing the
tilt alarm button. The tilt alarm indicator light
will flash continuously whilst active.
▪If the instrument is disturbed while the
alarm is active the instrument will stop
rotating and will need to be powered off and
on again to reset its level position.
Speed control
▪Press the speed control button to cycle
through various rotational speeds.
▪The speed control indicator will flash
slowly when speed is slow and fast when
speed is increased.
Scanning mode
▪To focus the laser beam between two
points press the scanning mode button.
Pressing the button multiple times will
adjust the angle of the beam.
▪To cancel scan mode press the scanning
mode button several times to cycle
through to full rotation.

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▪Switch the detector on by pressing the
power button. The speaker will beep once
indicating the instrument is operating.
▪The LCD screen will display the battery
level, detection mode and speaker function.
▪To change between coarse and fine mode
press the coarse / fine mode button
▪Move the detector into the path of the laser
beam.
▪Hold the detector upright for horizontal
beams. Rotate the detector 90°for vertical
beams.
▪The direction arrows or level line on the LCD
screen will indicate the position of the laser
beam. The detector will emit a constant beep
once the level position has been located.
USING YOUR DETECTOR

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Before doing any precision levelling it is
advised to check the calibration of the
instrument.
▪Set up the laser on a tripod at about 30m
facing a wall or staff with a detector.
▪Allow the instrument to level.
▪Detect and note laser position on the
wall or staff.
▪Without moving the tripod rotate the
instrument 180°.
▪Detect and note laser position on the
wall or staff.
▪Calculate the distance between the two
readings.
▪The difference should be within 6mm at 30m.
▪If the instrument is out of calibration it is
advised to send it in to Spot-on.
(see www.spoton.com.au for details)
CHECKING CALIBRATION

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Error Cause & Solution
Laser does not
turn on
▪Check the batteries. They may be in the wrong way or need replacing.
▪Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.
Laser turns on but
does not rotate
▪ Check the batteries.
▪Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.
▪ Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.
Laser does not
remain on for long
periods of use.
▪Check the batteries.
▪Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.
Laser does not
level off
▪Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.
▪Instrument may have low power.
▪Instrument may have impact damage.
Detector does not
detect the laser beam
▪Check the batteries.
▪ Check that the laser is operating correctly.
Detector speaker is
not functioning
▪Check sound is on.
▪Check the laser is operating correctly and producing a beam.

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▪Reflective surfaces such as glass may reflect
the beam, causing two beams to strike the
detector at the same time. This may create
inaccurate reference points.
▪This is a precision measuring instrument
and should always be handled with care and
transported within the carry case provided.
▪ Whenever possible, store the instrument
in a dry, shady location.
▪Calibration of the instrument is recommended:
every six months, if ongoing accurate levelling
is required, or an impact has occurred.
▪The operator should check the accuracy
of the instrument before precision levelling
is attempted. Failure to do so may result in
inaccurate measurements.
▪The supplied charger is specific to this
product. Do not purchase or use any other
type of charger or power adaptor.
▪ Clean the instrument with a dry, soft cloth
after use in dusty, damp or wet conditions
before storing.
▪Smudges and fingerprints may be
removed with a damp tissue or a soft, lint-
free cloth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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WARRANTY
AUSTRALIA
“Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be
of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.”
For more information please visit
consumerlaw.gov.au
The General Homeline THE-1 comes with a 1 (one) year manufacturers warranty.
NEW ZEALAND
For more information please visit
consumerprotection.govt.nz

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To assist you with any queries or technical
questions please contact customer support
Australia: 1300 658 338
New Zealand: 0800 367 527
CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specications General Homeline THE-1
Product code 70002
Warranty 1 Year
Accuracy ±3mm at 30m
Operating range 300m (diameter)
Levelling range ±9% / ±5°
Laser class 2 Red
Battery life 20 hours
Battery type 4x C
IP rating 65
Weight (kg) 1.85
Dimensions (mm) 185 x 195 x 150

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