40-6932, 40-6935 & 40-6936 Theodolite Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing this Johnson theodolite - the easiest way
to tackle large jobsite layout. This theodolite is engineered to give
you years of trouble-free performance and reliability!
Johnson theodolites feature:
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2 arcsec (40-6932) or 5 arcsec (40-6935/40-6936) accuracy
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Optical plummet (40-6932/40-6935)
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Laser plummet & sighting laser (40-6936)
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Dual LCD displays
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Large 30mm objective
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Simple dual 6-button keypads
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Focusable crosshairs
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Rain cover for use on wet jobsites
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Compatible with 90° pivoting rear optic
(sold separately)
KEY COMPONENTS
TARGETING SIGHT
OBJECTIVE LENS
VERTICAL FINE
MOTION
LEVELING VIAL
LCD DISPLAY (2)
CIRCULAR VIAL
TRIPOD MOUNT
LEVELING LEGS (3)
BATTERY DOOR
CENTER MARK
HORIZONTAL
FINE MOTION
We want to get you up and running as quickly as possible - but this quick start guide is not a replacement for reading and understanding your
operator's manual! For complete safety & operating instructions, refer to the operator's manual included with your tool, or scan the QR code.
KEYPAD OVERVIEW
POWER - Press to toggle power on/off.
FUNCTION - Tap to enter function mode (see manual for
details). Double tap to enable the backlight.
RIGHT/LEFT - Sets the horizontal angle direction.
ZERO SET - Sets current horizontal position to 0°0'0".
HOLD - Press to freeze the horizontal angle. Press again to
release. Hold does not affect the vertical angle.
VERTICAL UNIT CONTROL - Press to toggle vertical units
between the default degrees and percent of slope.
LCD OVERVIEW
REPEAT MODE
BATTERY LIFE
REPEAT TOTAL
VERTICAL
INDICATOR
# REPEATS
HORIZONTAL
INDICATOR
HANDLE
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The theodolite comes with an option to use the rechargeable battery
pack or standard AA cell batteries. To remove, press the retaining tab
and pull the battery away from the theodolite. To reinstall, align the
bottom edge and then
press the battery into
place. Charge the NiMH
pack by plugging the
KEYPAD
included adapter directly
into the battery. The
adapter's light will turn
green when fully charged.
% VERTICAL SLOPE
GON ANGLE MODE
FUNCTION MODE
VERTICAL ANGLE
TILT SENSOR
HORIZONTAL
ANGLE
AVERAGE VALUE
1
2
To install AA's: 1: Remove battery
holder. 2: Open holder to access AA's.
40-6932, 40-6935, 40-6936 QSG
www.johnsonlevel.com/manuals
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