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Johnson 40-6590 Instruction Manual

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2810i-Color_Manuals 5/2/18 2:15 PM Page 1
JLX
®
Horizontal/Vertical Tracking Rotary
with GreenBrite
®
Technology
Model No. 40-6590
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of this JLX
®
Horizontal/Vertical Tracking
Rotary with GreenBrite
®
Technology. We suggest you read this instruction
manual thoroughly before using the instrument and save this instruction
manual for future use.
This is a Class III laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CFR 21,
parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285.
©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1
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  • Page 1 This is a Class III laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CFR 21, parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Detector with Clamp and 4 “AA” Alkaline Batteries Remote Control with 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries Tinted Glasses 6.4V Battery Charger NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack “C” Alkaline Battery Compartment (batteries not included) Instruction Manual Hard-Shell Carrying Case Vertical Leveling Plate ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 3: Features And Functions

    • Tracking mode sets slope automatically based on the detector’s position. • Scan mode simulates a laser line or dot. • Two rotational speeds: 300 RPM and 800 RPM. • Water and dust resistant. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Use only original Johnson ® parts and accessories purchased from your Johnson ® authorized dealer. Use of non-Johnson ® parts and accessories will void warranty. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 5: Location/Content

    2810i-Color_Manuals 5/2/18 2:15 PM Page 5 4. Location/Content of Warning Labels 510-530nm ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 6: Location Of Parts/Components

    Tilt Mode Button Power Button Tilt Mode LED Power LED Keypad Remote Control LED X-Axis LED Rotational Y-Axis LED Speed Button Battery Cover Remote Control Button Battery Cover Screw 5/8″-11 Tripod Screw Thread ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 7 2810i-Color_Manuals 5/2/18 2:16 PM Page 7 Remote Control Keypad Increase Slope Button Decrease Slope Button Scan Mode Adjustment Counterclockwise Button Scan Mode Adjustment Clockwise Button Scan Mode Button Power Button Rotational Speed Button Operational LED ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    2. Unscrew the battery cover screw in a counterclockwise direction to open and pull out the battery cover. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 9 2. Insert two “AA” alkaline batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity illustrated inside. 3. Press down on the battery cover until the battery latch clicks into place. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Flashing LED indicates that the batteries are low. Change Rotational Speed Press on the remote control to change the rotating speed from high (800 rpm) to low (300 rpm). This button is not functional during the self-leveling sequence. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 11 30-second self-leveling sequence. The tilt indicator can be disabled by pressing at any time until the tilt indicator LED turns off. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 12 X-axis slope angle up. 3. Press again to select the Y-axis slope. The X-axis LED light will turn off, and the Y-axis LED light will illuminate. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 13 5. Tap, or press and hold, on the remote control to shift the selected axis slope angle up. 6. Press and hold on the remote control to return the laser level to tilt mode operation. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 14 2. If the unit is in sleep mode for 30 continuous minutes, the unit will automatically power off. 3. To return to normal operation from sleep mode, press on the remote control. The laser level will default to the most recently used operating mode. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 15 Zero Indicator LEDs Zero/On Grade Mark Side Magnets Unit of Measurement Button Zero/On Grade Mark Remote Control LED Volume/LCD Backlight Up Indicator LEDs Button Power Button Remote Button Vertical Vial Fine/Coarse Accuracy Key ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 16 Battery Cover Latch 40-6591 Detector LCD Display Unit of Measurement Positive or Negative Measurement Reading Indicator Up/Down Indicators Zero Set Indicator Fine/Coarse Accuracy Volume Level Indicator LCD Backlight Indicator Battery Life Indicator ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 17 The battery life indicator on the LCD screen will display the current battery life: Battery has 100% power Battery has approximately 60% power Battery has approximately 25% power Battery has approximately 5% power, and new batteries are needed ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 18 The selected unit of measurement will appear at the top of the LCD display: millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), inches (in), or fractions of an inch (in/). ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 19 2. When the laser level’s beam intersects the detecting window, the front and back LCD displays will guide the user to the zero/on grade point. Either the up or down indicator LED will illuminate in red, ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 20 1 flash indicates channel 1, 2 flashes indicate channel 2, and so on up to a total of 9 flashes for channel 9. This LED will continue to flash until the values are stored into memory. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 21 LCD displays, and the laser beam will stop moving. 4. The laser beam will now be fixed on grade and will not move if the detector’s position is changed. ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 22 4 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (included) LED Display: Down Arrow, Up Arrow, Horizontal On Grade Bar (Front, Side, and Rear of Detector) Dimensions: 3″ x 3.3″ x 6.8″ Weight: 0.8 Pounds Tripod Thread: 1/4″-20 IP Rating: ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 23: Application Demonstrations

    2810i-Color_Manuals 5/2/18 2:16 PM Page 23 8. Application Demonstrations The 40-6590 tracking rotary laser level features both manual slope (slope match) and dual-axis slope tracking, making it the ideal tool for working quickly and accurately on a wide variety of jobsites.
  • Page 24 2810i-Color_Manuals 5/2/18 2:16 PM Page 24 Post/Footer Alignment Drop Ceiling Installation Drywall Track Installation Wall Installation & Layout ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 25 Battery charge too low Charge battery pack (rechargeable batteries only) Laser will not spin Batteries depleted Replace batteries Battery charge too low Charge battery pack (rechargeable batteries only) Unit not powered on Power on unit ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 26 Adjust unit to within its leveling range leveling range Remote control not Remote control Replace batteries working batteries depleted Remote control not Power on remote powered on control Unit powered off Power on unit ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 27 (slope only) axis, change slope axis on detector, or turn laser so correct axis faces detector Laser not in tracking Using the front control mode panel on the laser, turn tracking mode on ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...
  • Page 28 In direct sunlight or Use a detector when bright ambient lighting exceeding 100 indoors, when using indoors with bright or fluorescent light, or when using outdoors ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 29: Accuracy Check

    Johnson ® service center. A list of service centers can be found at www.johnsonlevel.com or by calling Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department. In the U.S., call 888-9-LEVELS. In Canada, call 800-346-6682. 1. Note the X- and Y-axis direction as indicated on the top of the laser level.
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  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Battery Life 18 hours (NiMH), 16 hours (“C” alkaline batteries) Dimensions 6.9″ x 5.6″ x 7.5″ Weight 4.1 lbs Working Temperature 32°F to 104°F Tripod Thread 5/8″ – 11 IP Rating IP54 ©2018 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 1...

  • Page 32: Care And Handling

    Johnson Level & Tool offers a three-year limited warranty each of its products. You can obtain a copy of the limited warranty for a Johnson Level & Tool product by contacting Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department, as provided below, or by visiting our website at www.johnsonlevel.com.

  • Page 33: Warranty Registration

    For further assistance, or if you experience problems with this product that are not addressed in this instruction manual, please contact our Customer Service Dept. In the U.S., contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department at 888-9-LEVELS. In Canada, contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department at 800-346-6682.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    NO WARRANTY. If you need any assistance in locating any accessories, please contact our Customer Service Department. In the U.S., contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department at 888-9-LEVELS. In Canada, contact Johnson Level & Tool’s Customer Service Department at 800-346-6682.

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