Johnson 40-6065 User manual

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Magnetic Digital Level & Angle Locator
with Dot Laser
Model No. 40-6065
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of this Magnetic Digital Level & Angle
Locator with Dot Laser. We suggest you read this instruction manual
thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual
for future use.
This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply
with CFR 21, parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international
safety rule IEC 285. The laser also complies with EMC Test according to
EN61000-6-3; 2001+A11:2004, EN 6100-6-1:2011, EN 6100-4-2, EN
61000-4-3, EN 60825, FCC Test according to PART 15.
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Table of Contents
1. Kit Contents
2. Features and Functions
3. Safety Instructions
4. Location/Content
of Warning Labels
5. Location of Parts/Components
6. Operating Instructions
7. Using the Product
8. Self-Check & Fine Calibration
9. Technical Specifications
10. Care and Handling
11. Product Warranty
12. Warranty Registration
13. Trouble Shooting
1. Kit Contents
Description Qty.
“AA” Alkaline Batteries 3
CR2032 Button Battery 1
Soft-sided Pouch 1
Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1
2. Features and Functions
• Displays angle and inclination simultaneously
• Angle measurements in degrees
• Angle inclination in 5 construction languages - units of measure
(degrees, percent, mm/m, in/ft in decimal, in/ft in fractional)
• Automatic digit inversion for overhead measurements
• Working range of angle measurement 0 to 182.5º
• Automatic shut-off
• Hold-function to hold measurement
• Visible laser beam to extend working range
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3. Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior
to using this tool. Failure to do so, may void the warranty.
DANGER
Class IIIa Laser Product
Max. Power Output: ≤5mW
Wavelength: 640-660nm
THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EX OSURE.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT
• Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool.
• Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
• Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
• Do not set up laser tool at eye level or operate the tool near a reflective surface as
the laser beam could be projected into your eyes or into the eyes of others.
• Do not place the laser tool in a manner that may cause someone to unintentionally
look into the laser beam. Serious eye injury may result.
• Do not operate the tool in explosive environments, i.e. in the presence of gases or
flammable liquids.
• Keep the laser tool out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
• Do not attempt to view the laser beam through optical tools such as telescopes as
serious eye injury may result.
• Always turn the laser tool off when not in use or left unattended for a period of time.
• Remove the batteries when storing the tool for an extended time (more than 3 months)
to avoid damage to the tool should the batteries deteriorate.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser tool. If unqualified persons attempt
to repair this tool, warranty will be void.
• Use only original ohnson®parts and accessories purchased from your ohnson®
authorized dealer. Use of non- ohnson®parts and accessories will void warranty.
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4. Location/Content of Warning Labels
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5. Location of art/Components
LCD Displays
Laser Point
Panel
Angle Level Arm
Locking
Screw
Battery Compartment
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6. Operating Instructions
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the instrument is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover. Take out the old batteries and put the
new batteries in, paying attention to the polarity.
3. Power on the instrument.
Note: Take out the batteries if the instrument is not going to be used
for a long time.
Replacement/Installation of Button Battery
1. If the angle LCD displays “Erro” it is necessary to replace the
button battery.
2. Remove the 3 screws on the button battery cover and open
battery compartment.
3. Replace the old battery with a new battery.
4. Put the battery cover back on.
5. Check angle calibration.
IM ORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
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7. Using the roduct
Key Guide
The instrument has six operating keys with their functions below:
ower Key
Power on and off the instrument by pressing this key. The
instrument will beep twice when turning it on and beep
once when turning it off.
Laser/Angle Calibration Key
Press and release this key and laser beam will turn on and
the laser icon will appear on the LCD. The instrument will
also beep once. Press and release this key again and laser beam will
turn off and laser icon will disappear on the LCD. Note: The instru-
ment must be turned on for the laser beam to work. Press and hold
this key (more than one second) and the unit will enter angle calibra-
tion mode. See “Self-Check and Calibration” section.
Display for Angle Locator
Display for Digital Level
Power
Laser/Angle
Calibration
Slope
Calibration Mode
Sound/
Backlight
Hold
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Slope Calibration Key
The calibration key is used for re-calibrating the instrument
in both the horizontal and vertical direction. Refer to Section
8 “Calibration” for details.
Mode Key
Push the MODE key to switch from one construction language
to another. This controls which construction language your
electronic module will measure in. Your level has the capability to
measure in Degrees, Percentage of slope, Millimeters per Meter,
Inches per Foot (Slope, Pitch) in decimal form and Inches per Foot in
fractions of an inch. A symbol on the upper right of the screen will
explain which MODE you are currently using.
Sound/Backlight Key
Pressing this key with a short press will turn on the sound
function and the sound icon will appear on the LCD. Press and release
the key to turn off the sound function and sound icon will disappear on
the LCD. The instrument will beep once when turning the sound on and
off. The level will beep faster when the level gets closer to 0° and 90°
(10°-0° and 80°-90°) when the LCD displays 0° or 90° there will be a
continuous tone. Press and hold this key (more than one second) will
turn on the backlight.
Hold Key
The angle readings change in accordance with the change of
the incline. Press the key (unit will beep once) to enter into the “hold”
mode. The measured angle reading will be held. The display will flash
and the angle measurement will not change. Press and release the
key again (unit will beep once) will stop the “hold” mode and measured
value will change with the incline.
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Automatic Shut-off
This instrument will shut-off automaticallly if no operation is received
within 20 minutes.
Low-power Indication
The battery symbol will flash on the LCD when the battery power is
low. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
Incline Indication Arrows
The following figure shows that moving the angle level according to
the indicated direction arrows is necessary if you want to position the
level to horizontal or vertical.
The following figure shows that the level is level or plumb.
Mode
Battery Symbol
Incline
Indication
Incline
Indication
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Locking Arm
When the surface is long, turn the angle level arm to 180º, then tighten
the locking screw clockwise. You can lock the arm at any angle within
the range of 0º to 180º.
The laser point will be parallel with the reference plane
Measuring the inclining angle to
the level plane.
Reference plane
Display window
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Measuring an angle.
8. Self-Check and Fine Calibration
To guarantee the best measuring precision of the incline, vertical and
leveling plane:
Calibrate before first use.
Before important measurements.
After a hit or drop.
After installing new batteries.
Horizontal Calibration Check
Put the angle level on a smooth level plane and observe the LCD
display. Note the reading after ten seconds. Then rotate the angle
level 180° on the same plane. After another ten seconds note the
second angle reading. Calibration is necessary if the difference
between the two measuring readings is over 0.2°.
IM ORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
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Vertical Calibration Check
Put the angle level on a smooth
vertical plane and observe the LCD
display. Note the reading after 10
seconds. Then turn the angle level
180° on the same plane. After another
ten seconds note the second angle
reading. The calibration is necessary
if the difference between the two
measuring readings is over 0.2º.
Calibration in the Horizontal Direction
1. Put the level on a flat surface and press the “CAL” button. -0- will
be displayed. Wait 10 seconds.
2. Press the “CAL” button again and -1- will be displayed. Turn the
level 180º on the same surface. Wait another 10 seconds.
3. Press the “CAL” button once again. If it beeps once the calibration
is completed, it is correct. If it beeps twice the calibration is not
completed and the procedure should be repeated. If it continues
to beep twice the sensor may have been damaged and unit
should be serviced.
4. Then do the same thing for the vertical with both the logo on the
top and with the logo on the bottom.
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Angle Calibration
1. Place level on a horizontal surface and apply power to product.
2. With angle arm fully closed, press and hold Laser/Cal button until
it shows a -1-.
3. Fully open angle arm.
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4. Press the Laser/Cal button again to display -2-.
After about 2 seconds, display should revert back to measuring
mode, displaying “180.0°”
5. The angle calibration is completed.
Verify calibration by closing angle arm.
Note that right display reads “0.0°”
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9. Technical Specifications
Laser Wavelength 650nm ± 10
Laser Classification Class IIIa
Maximum Power Output ≤5mW
Laser Accuracy ± 1/8"/50 ft. (±0.2mm/m)
Working Range Angle 0º-182.5º
Accuracy Angle ±0.1º
Working Range 0º to 90º
Resolution 0.1º or 0.1%
Accuracy ±0.1º for 0º and 90º and
±0.2º for 1º to 89º
Power Supply 3 “AA” alkaline batteries and 1 3v
CR2032 lithium battery
Battery Life Approx. battery life 70 hours
continuous use
Dimensions 23.6" x 2.48" x 1.57"
(600 x 63 x 40mm)
Weight 2.64 lbs (1.2kg)
Working Temperature 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to +45°C)
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10. Care and Handling
•This laser unit is a precision tool that must be handled with care.
•Avoid exposing unit to shock vibrations and extreme temperatures.
•Before moving or transporting the unit, make sure that the unit
is turned off.
•Remove the batteries when storing the unit for an extended time
(more than three months) to avoid damage to the unit should
the batteries deteriorate.
•Always store the unit in its case when not in use.
•Avoid getting the unit wet.
•Keep the laser unit dry and clean, especially the laser output
window. Remove any moisture or dirt with a soft, dry cloth.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, strong detergents or cleaning solvents
to clean the laser unit.
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11. roduct Warranty
ohnson Level & Tool offers a three year limited warranty on each of its
products. You can obtain a copy of the limited warranty for a ohnson
Level & Tool product by contacting ohnson Level & Tool's Customer
Service Department, as provided below, or by visiting our web site at
www.johnsonlevel.com. The limited warranty for each product contains
various limitations and exclusions.
Do not return this product to the store/retailer or place of purchase.
Non-warranty repairs and course calibration must be done by an
authorized ohnson®service center or ohnson Level & Tool's limited
warranty, if applicable, will be void and there will be NO WARRANTY.
Contact one of our service centers for all non-warranty repairs. A
list of service centers can be found on our web site at
www.johnsonlevel.com or by calling our Customer Service Department.
Contact our Customer Service Department for Return Material
Authorization (RMA) for warranty repairs (manufacturing defects only).
Proof of purchase is required.
NOTE: The user is responsible for the proper use and care of the product.
It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instru-
ment before each use.
For further assistance, or if you experience problems with this product that
are not addressed in this instruction manual, please contact our Customer
Service Department.
In the U.S., contact ohnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department
at 888-9-LEVELS.
In Canada, contact ohnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department
at 800-346-6682.
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12. Warranty Registration
Enclosed with this instruction manual you will find a warranty
registration card to be completed for your product. You will need to
locate the serial number for your product that is located inside the bat-
tery compartment. LEASE NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER
LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS OF JOHNSON LEVEL & TOOL'S
LIMITED WARRANTY, JOHNSON LEVEL & TOOL MUST HAVE
RECEIVED YOUR RO ERLY COM LETED WARRANTY CARD AND
ROOF OF URCHASE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR URCHASE OF
THE RODUCT OR ANY LIMITED WARRANTY THAT MAY A LY
SHALL NOT A LY AND THERE SHALL BE NO WARRANTY.
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13. Troubleshooting
• If level will not turn on, check the battery polarity or clean the
battery terminals and install new, name brand, alkaline batteries.
• If laser will not turn off, press and hold the power button for
several seconds until the unit turns off.
• If laser does not illuminate, check the battery polarity or install
new, name brand, alkaline batteries and a new 3V button battery
(CR2032) and clean the battery terminals.
• If error code, “Erro” appears, install a new 3V button battery
(CR2032).
• If laser is out of calibration or numbers are inverted, confirm that
the unit is not in “hold” mode. If arrows are blinking on each side
of the digital readout, press the “hold” function before attempting
calibration. Follow the calibration procedure in the user manual.
• If laser will not calibrate, follow the calibration procedure in the
user manual – rotate the level 180˚, do NOT flip it upside down.
• If the laser turns off after a short time, clean the battery terminals
and install new, name brand, alkaline batteries.
• If the unit will not calibrate, contact an authorized ohnson service
center or ohnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department.
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