GMC LS LINE/REDEYE User manual

LSLINE
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Deluxe Laser Line
Generator
Electronic alignment made easy

Contents
Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty
Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the
tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced
free of charge with another of the same item. A small
freight charge may apply.
The warranty replacement unit is only made available by
returning the tool to the place of purchase with a
confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential.
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the
purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use.
It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the
tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty.
If you need direction of what constitutes a free of
charge warranty claim, please review the guide given on
the rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as
to the types of claim that are permissible, and those
that are not.
Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Scope of product 3
Description of symbols 3
Safety rules for laser line generator 4
Additional safety rules for laser line generator 4
Know your product 6
Changing the laser line generator batteries 7
Operating the laser line generator 7
Selecting the mounting method 7
Projection of a vertical laser line on the floor 8
Projection of laser line when fixed on a wall 8
Maintenance 9
Troubleshooting 9

Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.
Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Do not stare into beam. Only turn laser beam
on when tool is on work piece. Class 2 laser
product.
Specifications
Recommended Use: Indoor
Length of laser line: Up to 10m
Laser diode type: Red laser diode 650nm
Laser class: Class 2, maximum power
output less than or
equal to 1mW
Operation area: Up to 10m distance and/or up
to 10m length of visible laser line
(with help of red laser enhancing
glasses, indoor)
Laser fan beam angle: 100°
Power supply: 2 x AA – 1.5 volt batteries
(not supplied)
Battery life: 40 hours of continuous use
with alkaline batteries
Operation temperature: -1°C to 40°C
Dimensions: 115mm x 54mm x 80mm
Weight: Unit only (no batteries) 240g
Base 90g
Batteries 50g
Accuracy: +/- 13mm at 10m
CAUTION. Laser radiation is emitted from the
line generator.
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Dear Customer
If you require any help with your product, whether it
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
Phone [phone] in Australia or 0800 445 721 in
New Zealand.
Introduction
Your new GMC laser hand tool will more than satisfy your
expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years of
dependable service.
Caution. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new GMC laser hand tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC laser hand tool has many features that will
make your job faster and easier. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be sorted, taken to
the local recycling centre and disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.

Safety rules for laser line generators
The laser line generator is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and
400nm – 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally
present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam
may cause flash blindness.
WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam,
please observe all safety rules as follows;
• The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than
the work piece.
• The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at
personnel and shall be prevented from being directed
towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.
• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work
piece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or rough
coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective
sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as
the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the
operator.
• Do not change the laser light assembly with a
different type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or an authorized agent.
CAUTION. Use of controls, adjustments
or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Please refer to the relevant Australian
standards, AS 2397 and AS/NZS2211
for more information on Lasers.
Additional safety rules for laser
line generator
The laser line generator emits a laser fan beam, which acts
like an invisible surface in the actual three dimensions
space. When used indoors, it generates a visible laser line
on the surfaces the laser fan beam crosses.
The liner is a Class 2 laser tool and is manufactured to
Australian standards, AS 2397 and AS/NZS2211.
The two vials on the top of the laser line generator are
for the laser fan beam alignment reference only. The unit
is not a level and can not be used as a level. The laser
line generator is not designed as a height measuring
instrument and must not be used as such. It is designed
to be referred to its projected line only.
WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions may result in hazardous radiation
exposure, electric shock, fire and/or bodily injury.
• Do not remove or deface any labels. Removing labels
increases the risk of exposure to laser radiation.
• Do not stare directly at the laser beam as serious eye
injury could result.
• Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of
others.
• Do not place the laser in a position which may cause
anyone to stare into the laser beam intentionally or
unintentionally.
• Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit
to view the laser beam.
• Do not operate the laser line generator around children
or allow children to operate the tool.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating the
laser line generator.
• Turn the laser line generator off when it is not in use.
Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into
the laser beam.
• Do not operate the laser line generator in explosive
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LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED THROUGH
THIS APERTURE
LSLINE Deluxe Laser
Line Generator
Made in China
N380
LASER LIGHT LASER RADIATION
Do not stare into beam.
Class 2 laser product.

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.
• Do not push the pin push-button of the aluminium base
unless you intend to fix the base on the dry wall or soft
wood like material, it may result injury because of the
sharp pins.
• To avoid injury, always make sure the push pins are
fully retracted before handling or storing the laser line
generator and keep the units and the base out of reach
of children and other untrained persons.
• Position the laser line generator securely. Damage to
the laser line generator or some injury could result if
the unit falls.
• Use only accessories that recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for a specific laser line generator, may create a
risk of injury when used on another laser line generator.
• Repairs and servicing can be only performed by
a qualified repair facility. Repairs performed by
unqualified personnel could result in serious injury.
• Do not disassemble the laser line generator.
Disassembling the unit will void all warranties on the
product.
• Do not disassemble any part of the product except
removing the batteries cap when replacing batteries.
• Do not modify the product. Modifying the product
in any way may result in hazardous laser radiation
exposure.
• Use of control or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous
laser radiation exposure.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
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Know your product
Before using the laser line generator, familiarise yourself
with all the operating features and safety requirements.
Laser line generator
1. Laser switch
2. Laser line rotating dial
3. Level vials
4. Battery cover
5. Magnetic base
6. Front locating groove
7. Rear locating groove
Leveling base
8. Vertical adjustment knob
9. Horizontal adjustment knobs
10. Locating pin
11. Mounting thread
Pin mounting base
12. Locating pin
13. Pin push buttons
14. Pin protective cover
15. Laser enhancing glasses
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Changing the laser line generator batteries
1. Ensure that the laser line generator is switched OFF by
checking that the laser lswitch (1) has been pulled up.
2. Turn the battery cover (4) anticlockwise and remove
the cap.
3. Remove and replace both AA batteries, taking care
to insert the new batteries with the correct polarity.
4. Replace the battery cover (4) by turning it clockwise.
CAUTION. Remove the laser line generator batteries when
the tool is to be stored without use for a few days or
more. If left in position, the batteries might leak and
damage the laser light assembly.
Damage due to leaking batteries is not covered under
warranty.
Operating the laser line generator
The laser line generator has a number of different
mounting methods. It is important to select the mounting
method first as illustrated in the following options.
Selecting the mounting method
Option 1: Flat surfaces – pin mounting base
1. Place the base of the unit onto the pin mounting base
ensuring you align the front locating groove (6) with
the locating pin (12).
2. Place this assembly on a flat surface and check the vials
(3) to ensure that the surface is level. If the surface is
not level, go to option 3.
3. If the floor is level, ensure the surface is made of
soft material such as soft wood, then press both pin
buttons (13) down into the flat surface and make sure
it fixes firmly.
Option 2: Flat surfaces – no mounting base
1. Place the unit on the floor and check the vials (3) to
ensure that the surface is level. If the floor is not level,
go to option 3.
Option 3: Uneven surfaces – leveling base
1. Place the unit onto the leveling base ensuring you align
the front locating groove (6) with the locating pin (10).
2. Check vials (3) to see if
the unit assembly is level.
If not, make appropriate
adjustments to both the
vertical adjusting knob (8)
and the horizontal adjusting
knob (9).

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Projection of laser lines on the floor
Once the mounting method has been selected you may
commence with the projection of the laser line.
The laser line rotating dial (2) is designed to adjust the
line from horizontal to vertical and all angles in between.
Switching it on
To switch the laser line
generator ON, push down the
laser switch (1) and the laser
will then automatically appear.
Projection of vertical
laser line
Switch ON the laser line
generator and adjust the
rotating dial (2) anticlockwise
to achieve a vertical line.
Projection of horizontal
laser line
Switch ON the laser line
generator and adjust the
rotating dial (2) clockwise to
achieve a horizontal line.
Projection of inclined laser line
on the opposite surfaces
Switch ON the laser line
generator and adjust the
rotating dial (2) to the
required inclined angle on the
opposite surface.
NOTE. Position the laser line
generator a maximum of 10m
from the wall surface. It is
recommended to use red laser
enhancing glasses (15) to improve the visibility of the
laser line especially in a bright light environment.
Projection of laser line when fixed on a wall
The laser line generator is built with a large laser fan
angle (up to 100° of fan beam). When this is used in
conjunction with the 90° rotating system dial (2), it
offers wide range of line projections across main surfaces
for different alignment applications.
1. Attach the laser line generator to
the pin mounting base.
2. Position this mounting
assembly onto the wall and
check the vial (3) to ensure
that the unit is in the
general leveling position.
3. Press both the pin buttons
(13) onto the dry wall
and check to ensure the
assembly has been securely
attached.
4. Once the base has been
secured you can still
manouvre the laser line
generator (if required)
to achieve the correct
horizontal level.

5. Switch ON the laser line
generator.
6. Adjust the rotating dial
(2) to achieve desired line
projection.
Maintenance
1. The laser line generator must be handled with care.
2. Avoid shock, vibrations and extreme heat.
3. Always store the tool indoor, switch to OFF position and
put it in its protective case.
4. Avoid dust and liquid into the tool, use damp cloth and
mild soap to clean the tool.
5. Keep the laser line generator dry and clean.
6. Check the batteries regularly to avoid deterioration.
7. No special maintenance operation is required to be
carried except the change of batteries as per description
given in this manual.
Note: This tool is not to be tampered with and should
only be repaired by a qualified Service Technician with
laser experience.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Faint laser line projection Weak batteries Replace batteries
Bright lighted room Use the laser enhancing glasses
Laser line is not projected Switch is not ON Check that the switch has been
pushed down
Batteries are flat Replace batteries
Laser line angle appears not to line
up with a reference point
The rotating dial has not been
positioned correctly
Adjust the rotating dial to the
correct position
Mounting surface is not on a
flat plane
Check the vials. Use the leveling
base and level the unit with the
adjusting knobs

Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual
before using this product.
Before returning this product for a
Warranty Claim or any other reason
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)
When you make your call, please have
the following information at hand:
• GMC Product Type • GMC Product Code
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in
most cases, will be able to solve your problem over
the phone.
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to
make suggestions or give comments about any
GMC product.
With continuing product development changes may
have occurred which render the product received
slightly different to that shown in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
change specifications without notice. Note:
Specifications may differ from country to country.
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to
7pm, 7 days a week (EST). This allows you
to contact GMC directly with any queries and
technical questions you have regarding
our products.
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Melbourne Airport
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