Johnson 40-6526 User manual

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Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal &
Vertical Rotar Laser
Model Nos. 40-6526, 40-6529, 40-6534,
40-6544, 99-028K
Instruction Manual
Cong atulations on you choice of this Elect onic Self-Leveling Ho izontal &
Ve tical Rota y Lase . We suggest you ead this inst uction manual tho oughly
befo e using the inst ument. Save this inst uction manual fo futu e use.
This tool emits one rotating laser beam plus one plumb beam and is ideal for
laying out indoor or outdoor construction projects.
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.
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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. Accuracy Check
9. Technical Specifications
10. Application Demonstrations
11. Troubleshooting Guide
12. Care and Handling
13. Product Warranty
14. Warranty Registration
15. Accessories
1. Kit Contents
Description Model No. 40-6526 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Red Beam Rotary Laser 1
Alkaline “C” Batteries 4
Tinted Glasses 1
Instruction Manual 1
Soft-Sided Carrying Case 1
Description Model No. 40-6529 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Red Beam Rotary Laser 1
Detector with Clamp & 9V Battery 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Target 1
6.4V battery adapter 1
Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
NiMH rechargeable battery pack 1
Instruction Manual 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
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Description Model No. 40-6534 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Red Beam Rotary Laser 1
Detector with Clamp & 9V Battery 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Target 1
6.4V battery adapter 1
Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
NiMH rechargeable battery pack 1
Instruction Manual 1
Multi-Function Mount 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
Description Model No. 40-6544 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Green Beam Rotary Laser 1
NiMH rechargeable battery pack 1
Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) 1
6.4V battery adapter 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
Wall/Ceiling Mount 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Target 1
Instruction Manual 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
Description Model No. 99-028K Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Red Beam Rotary Laser 1
Detector with Clamp & 9V Battery 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Target 1
6.4V battery adapter 1
Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
NiMH rechargeable battery pack 1
13′Grade Rod 1
Tripod 1
Instruction Manual 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
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2. Features and Functions
• Large electronic self-level range: The unit works when within
±5°. When beyond the ±5° leveling range, the laser beam flashes,
rotation of the beam stops, and an audible alarm activates.
• Vertical and horizontal working modes: electronic self-leveling in
both horizontal and vertical mode with one rotating laser beam
and one 90º split beam.
• Two rotational speeds: 300 and 800 RPM
• Scan function adjusts the scan size and direction.
• Out-of-level alarm ensures the working accuracy.
• Fine self-calibration function
• In “Tilt Mode” the laser will stop rotating and flash when bumped
to ensure work accuracy.
• Slope function allows the user to perform slope in both
X & Y axis.
• Dust and rain resistant
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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.
Model 40-6526, 40-6529, 40-6534, 99-028K
Model 40-6544
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.
DANGER!
Class IIIa Laser Product
Max. Power Output: ≤5mW
Wavelength: 522-542nm
THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EX OSURE.
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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
Model 40-6526, 40-6529,
40-6534, 99-028K Model 40-6544
All models
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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.
Notes:
• Always check to make sure that the laser is in the off position
(when power indicator lamp is not lit) before removing
and replacing batteries.
• Both NiMH (40-6529, 40-6534, 40-6544 & 99-028K) and “C” alkaline
batteries (included in 40-6526 only) can be used in the units battery
compartment.
5. Location of art/Components
Rotating Head
5/8″thread hole on side
5/8″thread hole on bottom
Screw for battery cover
Output Window
Remote Receiving
Vertical base
Handle
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Battery Installation
Install 1x9V battery into the remote control by depressing the arrow
on the remote’s lower cover and sliding the cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow until the battery compartment is exposed.
NOTE: The battery compartment is located below the calibration
function buttons - once you have slid the remote cover enough to
expose the calibration buttons, continue sliding it to expose the
battery housing.
Put 4 “C” alkaline batteries into the
alkaline battery pack according
to polarity direction, then insert
the battery pack into the laser.
Or, insert the rechargeable battery
into the laser, if equipped.
Charging the Rechargeable Batteries
Insert the charger into an AC outlet and into the rechargeable battery
pack, the rechargeable battery is now charging. The charger
indication light is red when it is charging, and it turns green when
the battery is full.
Charger indicator light
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Charging directly to rechargeable battery pack
Charging to the laser
Note:
When the power indicator light is flashing on the laser, the battery is
low. Charge the rechargeable battery every two or three months
if the laser will be unused for a long period of time.
Before Using Your Laser
When you charge the new battery or one which has not been used
for long periods of time, it may not reach full charge until after
you have discharged and recharged it several times.
Instrument Usage
1. Put in Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, or 4 “C” alkaline batteries
(not included, except in 40-6526), or connect the 6.4V DC battery
adapter to the unit’s power jack.
2. Place the laser on a platform or tripod, connecting with tripod to
the 5/8" screw thread at the bottom of the instrument.
Note: If the laser is inclined beyond the self-leveling range, the
laser will deliver an audible alarm. You will need to re-position the
laser inside of its self-leveling range.
3. Press power button to turn power on, and press operation buttons
on control panel or use remote control (not included with 40-6526)
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to adjust to your desired working status. (Note: Remote will not
power unit on.)
4. After finishing operation or before moving the instrument, turn the
power off.
7. Using the roduct
Place the unit on a relatively level surface like a tripod, floor, etc
during operation.
Operating anels
TILT mode key
Reset TILT mode
X direction LED
Y direction LED
Remote Control Panel
TILT mode LED Power LED
Remote control LED
Slope key
Scan/dot
counterclockwise key
Slope adjustment key Scan/dot clockwise key
Remote on/off key
Rotating speed key
On/Off key
Scan key
Slope adjustment key
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ower On/Off
1. Press the power button to power on. The power indicator LED will
light up and the instrument will automatically level itself, with
rotation occurring once the unit is level.
2. Press the power button again to power off.
3. Pressing the red power button on the remote will power down the
laser beam and rotating beacon, but does not power off the laser.
The power indicator LED will flash twice.
Low Battery Indicator
If the battery indicator LED is blinking, it means the battery is
low. To ensure operation, replace batteries or charge the
rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack.
Alarm If Beyond Range
If the laser is inclined beyond its auto-leveling range of ±5°, it will deliver an
audible alarm, rotation will stop and the laser beam will flash. You will
need to re-position the laser within its self-leveling range.
Tilt Mode
After turning on the laser, the laser will self-level and begin to
rotate. The TILT symbol LED will blink for 30 seconds after the
laser begins to rotate. During these 30 seconds if the laser is moved,
the laser will stop rotating, re-level and begin to rotate again. After 30
seconds, the TILT symbol LED will stop blinking and will become solid.
If the laser is moved when the TILT symbol LED is solid, the laser will
stop rotating. The laser beam will blink on and off and the TILT symbol
LED will blink quickly alerting the user that the height of instru-
ment may have been changed. Pressing the tilt reset
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button on the laser keypad will allow the laser to re-level and start
rotating again and the TILT mode will repeat.
Speed Adjustment
After unit electronically self-levels, it rotates at its highest
speed (800rpm). Press the speed adjustment button (see figure)
on either the laser keypad or remote to change the rotating
speed to its low speed (300rpm).
NOTE: For best performance, we recommend operating on high
speed when you are utilizing a laser detector, and operating on low
speed when you are operating indoors with the naked eye or with
laser enhancement glasses.
Scan Mode
1. Press the scan mode button (see figure) on either the laser keypad
or remote to activate scan mode.
2. With the second press of this button, the unit emits a shorter
bright laser line.
3. With the third press of this button, the unit emits a bright laser point.
4. To return to rotating, press the speed adjustment button.
Rotating the Scan Line
1. Press the clockwise button on either the laser keypad or
remote and the scan line moves to the right.
2. Press the counter-clockwise button and the scan line moves to the
left.
Laser
Remote
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Slope Mode
1. Press the slope mode button once (see figure) on either the
laser keypad or remote to enter into the X-direction slope
mode. The X LED will turn on. This will put the laser into dual axis
slope mode and the self-leveling motors will be
turned off.
- Press the button pointing to the left to shift the slope
angle down to the left facing the laser.
- Press the button pointing to the right to shift the slope
angle down to the right facing the laser.
2. Press the slope mode button again to select Y-direction slope. The Y
LED will turn on.
- Press the button pointing to the left to shift the slope angle
down to the front of the laser facing the laser.
- Press the button pointing to the right to shift the slope angle
down to the back of the laser facing the laser.
3. Another press of the slope mode button changes back to
X-direction slope selection. Pressing and holding the button returns
the unit to normal operation.
4. Hold the slope mode button in for three seconds to enter single slope
mode. X is the default axis. The X-axis LED is on and the Y-axis LED is
flashing. Push the slope button again to slope the X-axis. The laser
will continue to self-level in this mode. Pressing and holding the button
returns the unit to normal operation.
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Notes:
• When the unit is in TILT mode, pressing the slope mode button and
entering the dual axis mode will exit you from the TILT mode and go
into the slope mode.
• When using the laser in the single slope mode, the slope feature
can be used and the laser is self-leveling. When using the slope
mode in X-direction the X-axis LED is on and the Y-axis LED is
flashing. When the laser is positioned on its side in the vertical
mode, the vertical laser line can be moved to the left or right.
Timed Auto-off Function
Turn the unit on using the power button on the laser keypad. Press the
power button once on the remote control. The unit is now in sleep
mode. The rotating beacon and laser beam will be powered down.
If the unit is in sleep mode for 30 continuous minutes, the unit turns off
automatically. With a second press of the power button on remote control,
the unit exits sleep mode and enters self-level mode.
Remote Control Shield Key
The remote control function is on when the laser is turned on
and the remote control LED is on. Press this key and the remote
control LED goes off. The laser does not receive a remote control
signal.
Using the Laser in the Vertical Mode
Set the laser on a flat surface with the keypad facing up.
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8. Accuracy Check
IM ORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
The laser must be checked before operation to ensure accuracy.
X & Y Direction Accuracy Check
1. Note the X & Y direction on top of the laser.
2. Place the unit on a platform or tripod that is 5′away from
one wall and 50′away from another wall indoors, with the
X-direction facing the wall head-on. Turn the unit on.
3. Mark on the wall where the beam hits the close wall (5′) as X= and
on the far wall (50′) as X-.
4. Turn the instrument 180° being careful not to change the HI (height
of the instrument). Mark on the close wall X- and far wall X=.
5. Measure the vertical distance between X= and X- at the far wall.
If X= and X- are more than 1/8″apart at 50′, the unit is out of
calibration. Note: If there is a vertical distance at the close wall,
the HI was changed when the laser was rotated 180°.
6. Turn the instrument by 90° and place it on the platform, with
the Y-direction facing the wall. Perform Y-direction accuracy
check with the same method as X-direction check, and mark
point Y- and point Y= similarly.
7. If point C and point D are within 1/8″at 50′, the accuracy is
within tolerance.
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8. If your laser is not within tolerance, please contact your
ohnson authorized service center or ohnson to arrange
calibration service.
50′
5′
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9. Technical Specifications
Laser Wavelength 635nm±10nm (Model 40-6526, 40-6529,
40-6534, 99-028K)
532nm±10nm (Model 40-6544)
Laser Classification Class IIIa
Maximum Power Output ≤5mW
Accuracy ±1/8″/100 ft.
Interior Range Up to 200 ft. diameter (Model 40-6526,
40-6529, 40-6534, 99-028K)
Up to 400 ft. diameter (Model 40-6544)
Exterior Range Up to 1500 ft. diameter (Model 40-6526,
40-6529, 40-6534, 99-028K) with red
detector (not included in 40-6526)
Up to 1200 ft. diameter with green detector
(not included in 40-6544)
Remote Range Up to 200 ft. diameter with remote
(not included in 40-6526)
Slope ±5°
Self-Leveling Range ±5°
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Power Supply Rechargeable NiMH battery pack and
6.4V adapter (included in Model 40-6529,
40-6534, 40-6544, 99-028K)
4 - “C” alkaline batteries (included in
Model 40-6526)
Battery Life 24 hours with rechargeable battery pack,
40 hours with 4 “C” alkaline batteries
Dimensions 8.62″x 6.29″x 7.95″
Weight 4.4 lbs
Operating Temperature 14°F to 113°F
(Model 40-6526, 40-6529, 40-6534,
99-028K)
32°F to 104°F (40-6544)
Tripod Thread 5/8″– 11
Rotation Speeds 300 and 800 RPM
Laser Beam Modes 0º, 30º, 60º
IP Rating 54
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Grading
10. Application Demonstrations
Fencing Deck
Interior Layout
Shelving
Post/Form Height Framing
Tiling
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