Johnson 40-6584 User manual

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Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade
Horizontal Rotary La er
Model No. 40-6584
Instruction Manual
Congratulat ons on your cho ce of th s Electron c Self-Level ng Dual
Grade Hor zontal Rotary Laser. We suggest you read th s nstruct on
manual thoroughly before us ng the nstrument. Save th s nstruct on
manual for future use.
This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply with C R 21,
parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285.
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Table of Contents
1. Kit Contents
2. eatures and unctions
3. Safety Instructions
4. Location/Content
of Warning Labels
5. Location of Parts/Components
6. Operating Instructions
7. Using the Product
8. Self-Check & ine Calibration
9. Technical Specifications
10. Application Demonstrations
11. Care and Handling
12. Product Warranty
13. Warranty Registration
14. Accessories
1. Kit Contents
Description Model No. 40-6584 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Dual Grade Horizontal Rotary Laser 1
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack 1
Battery Adapter 1
Remote Control with 2 AA Batteries 1
Detector with 9V Battery and Clamp 1
Alkaline Battery Compartment (batteries not included) 1
Sighting Scope 1
Slope Plate 1
ine Adjusting Plate 1
Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
2. Features and Functions
• Large ±8° electronic auto-level range. When beyond the leveling
range, the laser beam will flash, rotation of the beam will stop, and
an audible alarm will activate.
• Electronic beam shield to turn the laser beam off in one to three
quadrants, when multiple lasers are being used.
• Programmable dual slope operation function allows user to
perform slope at different inclinations in both x and y axis.
• Height of Instrument/Tilt alarm function ensures product accuracy.
• Dust and rain resistant.
• Operates with remote control.
• LCD display with backlight illumination.
• Adjustable rotation speeds of 600 and 1100 rpms.
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3. Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior
to using this tool. ailure to do so, may void the warranty.
DANGER!
Class IIIa Laser Product
Max. Power Output: ≤5mW
Wavelength: 625-645nm
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 Johnson®parts and accessories purchased from your Johnson®
authorized dealer. Use of non-Johnson®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
Laser
Output
Window
LCD
Display
Handle
Charging Port
Connection to
the Laser
Screw
5/8” - 11
Screw
Thread
Slope Plate
ine Adjustment Knobs 5/8” - 11 Screw Thread
Lock Knob Fine Adjusting Plate
Battery
Cover Screw
Battery
Cover
Keypad
Sighting Scope
5/8” - 11
Screw
Thread
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6. Operating Instructions
IM ORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
Alkaline Battery Installation:
Put 3 “D” alkaline batteries (not included)
into the battery pack according to the polarity
direction, then insert the battery pack into the
laser. (Note: Batteries facing up.)
Rechargeable Battery ack Installation:
Install the rechargeable battery pack into
the laser.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery ack:
Charge the rechargeable battery pack by inserting the charger into
the charging port. The LED on the charger is red during the charging
process; the LED on the charger will turn green when the battery is
fully charged.
Charging LED
Charger
Charge the rechargeable battery pack
outside the laser
Charge the rechargeable battery pack with
battery pack inside the laser
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Note:
(1) Charge the rechargeable battery when the battery power is low
(battery symbol on the LCD is flashing). This will extend the
battery life.
(2) If the laser is not going to be used for a long period of time,
charge the rechargeable battery every 2-3 months.
(3) The instrument can operate while the batteries are recharging.
Use of the Slope late and Fine Adjusting late:
If the laser is operating with less than +12% grade in
the Y-axis, the slope plate is not required.
If the laser is operating between +12% and +25% in
the Y-axis, the slope plate is required.
or exact positioning of the X or Y-axis, screw the ine Adjusting Plate
on the tripod and then screw the laser to the ine Adjusting Plate.
Use the sighting scope to rotate the laser to the exact position
required. Use the ine Adjustment Knobs for fine movement. Use the
Lock Knob when positioned in the correct position.
Slope Plate
ine Adjusting
Plate
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7. Using the roduct
Keypad Controls
LCD Display
Rotating Speed Button On/Off Button
Grade Axis and
Position Button
Grade Value Buttons
Manual Mode Button
Remote Channel Button
Vibrate/VWS Button
Tilt Button
Beam Shield Buttons
Rotating Speed
X-Axis Grade Value
Y-Axis Grade Value
Battery Capacity
Beam Shield
Remote Channel
Remote On/Off
Manual Mode
Vibrate/VWS Mode
Tilt Mode
Level Button /
LCD Backlight Button
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ower On/Off Button:
Press this button to power on/off the laser.
The laser is in self-leveling status when powered on.
Default rotate speed is 600 RPM
Default beam shield is off in all four quadrants;
Default grade for X-axis and Y-axis is 0.
The remote channel will display CH1.
If there is a matched remote control with the power on, the
remote status will display if there is not a matched remote, it
will display .
When powered on, the laser will automatically check the battery
capacity.
When powering on the laser it will enter into the self-leveling mode.
The TILT display will blink for thirty seconds after the lasers starts
to rotate. During these thirty seconds, if the laser is moved it will
stop rotating and re-level itself. After thirty seconds, the laser
will enter into the TILT mode and the LCD will show a solid
TILT display. (See TILT button)
Grade axis and Grade Value Button:
With the laser on, press the Grade Axis and Position button and hold
in for two seconds. The laser will beep once and the laser will enter
the X-axis grade setting mode. The X-axis symbol “X” and axis
direction symbol (+) will flash. A short press of the button will move
the position to the next symbol. Pressing the grade value buttons
will change the values. When the X-axis setting is
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completed, press the grade axis button for two seconds to enter into the
Y-axis grade setting mode. The Y-axis symbol “Y” and axis direction
symbol (+) will flash. The setting method is the same as the X-axis.
After the Y-axis grade setting is completed, press this key for two
seconds to confirm the grade setting. The laser will beep once
and will quit the grade setting mode and start to work under the
confirmed grade.
Note: If there is no buttons pressed for eight seconds in the
grade setting mode, the laser ill confirm the current grade
setting data automatically. The laser ill beep once and leave
the grade setting mode.
Rotating Speed Button:
Press this button to select the rotating speed from 600 RPM
to 1100 RPM.
Beam Shield Buttons:
When turning on the laser, the beam shield will be off in all four
quadrants. All four quadrants on the LCD will be displayed. Pushing
one of the buttons will turn the beam off in that quadrant and that
quadrant will not be displayed on the LCD.
Note: One, two or three quadrants can be turned off simultaneously.
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