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Johnson 40-6526 Instruction Manual

Electronic self-leveling horizontal & vertical rotary laser
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English 2019_Manuals 3/27/19 10:23 AM Page 1
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal &
Vertical Rotary Laser
Model Nos. 40-6526, 40-6529, 40-6534,
40-6544, 99-028K
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of this Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal &
Vertical Rotary Laser. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly
before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual for future 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.
©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3
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  • Page 1 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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Detector with Clamp & 9V Battery Tinted Glasses Target 6.4V battery adapter Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) Remote Control with 9V Battery NiMH rechargeable battery pack Instruction Manual Hard-Shell Carrying Case ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 3 Detector with Clamp & 9V Battery Tinted Glasses Target 6.4V battery adapter Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) Remote Control with 9V Battery NiMH rechargeable battery pack 13 Grade Rod Tripod Instruction Manual Hard-Shell Carrying Case ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 4: Features And Functions

    • 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. Model 40-6544 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 EXPOSURE. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 6 • Use only original Johnson ® parts and accessories purchased from your Johnson ® authorized dealer. Use of non-Johnson ® parts and accessories will void warranty. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 7: Location/Content

    English 2019_Manuals 3/27/19 10:23 AM Page 7 4. Location/Content of Warning Labels Model 40-6526, 40-6529, Model 40-6544 40-6534, 99-028K All models ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 8: Location Of Parts/Components

    (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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 9 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 10 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"...

  • Page 11: Using The Product

    Reset TILT mode Rotating speed key X direction LED Y direction LED Scan key Slope adjustment key Scan/dot Slope key counterclockwise key Slope adjustment key Scan/dot clockwise key Remote on/off key Remote Control Panel ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 12 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 13 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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 14 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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 15 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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 16: Accuracy Check

    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. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 17 English 2019_Manuals 3/27/19 10:24 AM Page 17 8. If your laser is not within tolerance, please contact your Johnson authorized service center or Johnson to arrange calibration service. ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    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.
  • Page 19 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 20: Application Demonstrations

    English 2019_Manuals 3/27/19 10:24 AM Page 20 10. Application Demonstrations Grading Fencing Deck Interior Layout Post/Form Height Framing Shelving Tiling ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 21 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 22 Remote control button Toggle on unit on unit toggled Laser in sleep mode Power on laser from the (occurs after 30 laser’s operation panel, minutes of inactivity) then use the remote control ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...
  • Page 23 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 ©2019 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev. 3...

  • Page 24: Care And Handling

    13. Product Warranty Johnson Level & Tool offers a three year limited warranty on 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 web site at www.johnsonlevel.com.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

40-652940-653499-028k40-6544

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