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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SKR001 Read before use.
  • Page 2 Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type label. identification Always refer to this information when contacting your agency or Makita authorised service centre. Available Name...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Directions General Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification 1.6.1 General 1.6.2 SKR001 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Description of the System System Components SKR001 Laser Components Case Components Setup Operation Buttons LED Indicators Turning the SKR001 On and Off Automatic Mode Manual Mode...
  • Page 4 Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Technical Data 10.1 Conformity to National Regulations 10.1.1 SKR001 10.1.2 RC1 Remote Control 10.1.3 LDX2 Digital Receiver 10.2 General Technical Data of the Product 10.2.1 SKR001 10.2.2 RC1 Remote Control 10.2.3 LDX2 Digital Receiver 10.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations Accessories...

  • Page 5: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions General Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid opera- tional hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users under- stand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 6: Definition Of Use

    Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted by the person responsible for the product before working in such conditions. Responsibilities Manufacturer of Makita Corporation Anjo, 3‑11‑8, Sumiyoshi‑cho, Aichi 446‑8502, Japan the product Makita, Jan‑Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Belgium www.makita.com The company above is responsible for supplying the product, including the Instruction Manual in a completely safe condition.

  • Page 7: Hazards Of Use

    To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident • prevention To stop operating the system and inform Makita immediately if the • product and the application become unsafe To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the •...
  • Page 8 WARNING Lightning strike If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Precautions: ▶ Do not use the product in a thunderstorm. WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations.
  • Page 9 Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only authorised Makita Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING Improper disposal If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen: If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may •...
  • Page 10 Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge. Precautions: ▶ Only authorised Makita Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper- atures or immersion into fluids This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
  • Page 11 Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out • repairs. Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only authorised Makita Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING Short circuit of battery terminals Risk of fire, electric shock and damage. Precautions: ▶...
  • Page 12 WARNING Working with laser devices If the necessary measures for laser safety are not adopted, working with laser devices can be hazardous. Precautions: ▶ Observe the User Manual of the respective laser device. ▶ Only use and operate the laser device as defined in the laser safety directions.

  • Page 13: Laser Classification

    NOTICE Misalignment of laser plane Any misalignment of the laser plane will impact the grade of the work being done. Precautions: ▶ Take care that the laser plane of the rotating laser is at the intended height. ▶ Take special care to protect the laser from impacts or bumps and make sure that the tripod is set on stable ground.

  • Page 14: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. Precautions: ▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Makita cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. Safety Directions...
  • Page 15 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Makita cannot completely exclude the possibility that the function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic environment.

  • Page 16: Description Of The System

    Available system components 27421_001 Digital receiver LDX2 Batteries: Optional Remote control RC1 Charger: Optional Makita SKR001 Battery tray: LXT Optional: CXT/XGT ☞ The delivered components depend on the package ordered. Description of the System...

  • Page 17: Skr001 Laser Components

    Carry Handle LED Indicators Buttons Battery compartment 27422_001 Case Components Case components - interior 27423_003 Makita SKR001 Documentation Target plate Optional: Charger (LXT, Digital receiver LDX2 XGT) Bracket for Receiver Optional: Charger (CXT) Wall mount Remote control RC1 Laser visibility goggles...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Setup Location Keep the location clear of possible obstructions that could block or • reflect the laser beam. Place the SKR001 on stable ground. Ground vibration and extremely • windy conditions can affect the operation of the SKR001. When working in a very dusty environment place the SKR001 up-wind •...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Buttons Buttons Power Head speed H.I.Alert Automatic/Manual Mode, select axis Scan mode 27426_001 Down Description of the Button Function buttons Power Press to turn SKR001 on or off. Both LED flash green until device is levelled - then solid. Head speed Press to change speed (in loop): Start is 600;...

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    Button Function Up/Down Rotates the scan area or tilt the axis/laser beam depending on the operating mode. ☞ In Scan mode, it is not possible to tilt axes. LED Indicators Alert and Low Bat- tery LED Alert LED: H.I.Alert, servo, temperature Low Battery indicator LED 27867_001 Status...

  • Page 21: Turning The Skr001 On And Off

    X/Y‑axis LED The status of the X/Y‑axis LED depend on the current function selected: Horizontal use. • Refer to 3.6 Horizontal Use for details • Laydown use Refer to 3.7 Layout/Laydown Use for details H.I.Alert • Refer to 3.8 Height of Instrument Alert (H.I.Alert) function for details Accuracy Adjustment •...

  • Page 22: Automatic Mode

    Automatic Mode Description of the The SKR001 always starts up in Automatic Mode. Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode the SKR001 automatically levels if set up within the 5° self-levelling range (horizontal or laydown). Change the rota- Push the Head speed button: tion speed, in loop 600 rpm 0 rpm...
  • Page 23 Change the X/Y- Changing the X‑axis to single axis slope mode axis to Manual After startup, long press the X/Y‑Mode but- Mode/single axis ton to change the X‑axis to single axis slope mode slope mode. ☞ The X-axis and Y-axis are marked on the top of the SKR001.
  • Page 24 ☞ Y-axis in single axis slope mode: The H.I.Alert LED is slow flashing red. • • The Y-axis LED is slow flashing red. The X‑axis LED is green and continues • to self-level. Press the Up/Down button to incre- ment/decrement the slope for the Y‑axis. ☞...

  • Page 25: Horizontal Use

    Horizontal Use Desription Refer to chapter up to chapter for details. Layout/Laydown Use Description Refer to chapter for details. Laydown orienta- tion detection 27977_001 27976_001 When device is in wrong laydown When device is in normal laydown position, keypad sidewards: position, keypad upwards: •...
  • Page 26 H.I.Alert indicator Initialisation (30 s): LED slow flashing 1 Hz Armed/activated: LED solid Alarm: Alert LED, red - fast flashing, 2 Hz and X‑axis LED and Y‑axis LED with a beep alarm. Change to Full Changing to dual axis slope mode Manual Mode/dual In Single Slope Mode, long press the X/ axis slope mode...
  • Page 27 Option: Press the X/Y‑Mode button again to tilt the Y‑axis. ☞ Dual axis slope mode, X tilted, Y tilting: The H.I.Alert LED is OFF. • The X-axis LED is red. No self-level. • The Y‑axis LED is slow flashing red. •...

  • Page 28: Rc1 Remote Control

    RC1 Remote Control Description The RF Remote Control communicates with the SKR001 via RC (radio) and is used to control the same functions as on the laser. RC1 Remote Con- trol panel Head speed H.I.Alert Automatic/Manual Mode, select axis Sleep mode Scan mode Down Sending LED...

  • Page 29: Pairing The Skr001 With The Rc1 Remote Control

    Button Function Sleep mode Press to put the SKR001 in sleep mode. During Sleep Mode, all functions are disabled • The low battery indicator lights green or flashes • green depending on battery power. All other LED are The SKR001 sleeps for 2 hours, then shuts down •...
  • Page 30 Changing the The LED flashes when the batteries are low. alkaline batteries, step‑by‑step 27998_001 Step Description ☞ The batteries are inserted under the battery door. Turn the locking mechanism to the open position to open the battery door. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment. To insert the batteries: Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring that the contacts are facing in the right direction.

  • Page 31: Ldx2 Digital Receiver

    LDX2 Digital Receiver Description The SKR001 is sold with the LDX2 Digital Receiver. Instrument components, part 1 of 2 Working spectrum: Red laser beam Green laser beam Level vial Audio speaker LCD window Laser reception window Offset notch/on-grade Keypad 27434_001 Component Description Level vial...
  • Page 32 Instrument components, part 2 of 2 Bracket mounting hole Type label Battery door LCD window Offset notch/on-grade 27435_001 Component Description Bracket Mount- Location to attach the receiver bracket for normal ing Hole operation. Type label The serial number is located inside the battery com- partment.
  • Page 33 Description of the buttons Power Hold value Sensitivity Audio 27436_001 Button Function Power Press once to turn on the receiver. Hold value Press to capture digital reading. Sensitivity Press to change detection sensitivity. Audio Press to change the audio output. Hold value LDX2 Digital Receiver...
  • Page 34 Menu access and To access the menu, press the Sensitivity button and Audio button simultan- navigation eously. Use the Sensitivity button and Audio button to change parameters. • • Use the Power button to scroll through the menu. Menu Menu Function Indication Changes the unit of meas-...
  • Page 35 Feature Description Out of beam If the receiver is moved out of the receiver range, the display arrow display will indicate the direction to move to return to the laser beam. Laser low bat- Alerts the user when the lasers’s batteries are getting tery low.
  • Page 36 LCD Display Icon Description Grade indication arrow - seven channels are dis- played for above and below grade. Arrow bars can be selected to represent the • selected detection sensitivity. Memory Display - if the receiver is moved out of •...

  • Page 37: Applications

    Applications Setting Forms Setting Forms, Application shown using the LDX2 Digital Receiver. step by step 1 + 2 27437_001 Set up the SKR001 on a tripod. Set up the tripod on a stable surface outside the working area. Attach the receiver to a rod. Turn on the SKR001 and the receiver.

  • Page 38: Checking Grades

    Checking Grades Checking Grades, Application shown using the LDX2 Digital Receiver. step‑by‑step 27438_001 1 + 2 Set up the SKR001 on a tripod. Set up the tripod on a stable surface outside the working area. Attach the receiver to a rod. Turn on the SKR001 and the receiver.

  • Page 39: Manual Grades

    Manual Grades Manual Grading, Application shown using the LDX2 Digital Receiver. step by step α α 1 + 2 27439_001 Set up the SKR001 on a tripod. Set up the tripod at the base of a slope with the x-axis pointing in the direction of the slope.

  • Page 40: Suspended Ceilings

    Suspended Ceilings Description The SKR001 can also be used for suspended ceiling installations. Mounting the laser 27440_001 Attach the SKR001 to the wall mount bracket. Application 27441_001 After mounting the first strip of ceiling trim at the desired height (centre position of the Target plate) below, attach the wall mount bracket and laser to the trim.

  • Page 41: Layout/Laydown Mode

    Setup Optional, use remote control to change scan or rotation for improved visibility: Refer to Change the scan angle, in loop for details. Refer to Change the rotation speed, in loop for details. 27442_001 Layout/Laydown Mode Description Lying on its side the SKR001 can be used for laying out wall positions, squaring, transferring points and more.

  • Page 42: More Applications

    Setup In laydown position, use the Up and Down arrow button to quickly align the vertical plane or plumb beam to the second reference point. 27444_001 More Applications More applications Exterior Applications Setting elevation of forms and footings • • Squaring of forms Checking elevations and benchmarks •...

  • Page 43: Batteries

    Batteries Description Operate the SKR001 with any Makita Li-Ion battery type LXT, CXT or XGT. List the supported battery cartridge models: BL1015/BL1016/BL1020B/BL1021B/BL1040B/BL1041B/BL1050B • BL1815N/BL1820/BL1820B/BL1830/BL1830B/BL1840/BL1840B/ • BL1850/BL1850B/BL1860B • BL4020/BL4025/BL4040/BL4040F Check the details of the model you have purchased. ☞ Some of the battery cartridges may not be available depending on your region of residence.
  • Page 44 Installing or The Low Battery Indicator LED on the SKR001 flashes when the batteries are removing bat- low and need to be charged. The charge indicator LED on the Lithium-Ion tery cartridge, battery pack indicates when the pack is being charged (flashing slowly) or fully step‑by‑step charged (on, not flashing).
  • Page 45 Install the battery tray into the SKR001 (5). Always slide the button (6) on the front of the battery tray to lock position and fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. ☞ If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.

  • Page 46: Accuracy Adjustment

    Accuracy Adjustment About It is the responsibility of the user to follow operating instructions • and to periodically check the accuracy of the laser and work as it progresses. The SKR001 is adjusted to the defined accuracy specification at the •...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Self-Levelling Accuracy

    30 m (100 ft) 30 m (100 ft) Y— 27448_001 Align the second axis of the SKR001 by rotating it 90° so that this axis is square to the wall. Allow the SKR001 to self-level completely. Mark the position of the beam. Rotate the laser 180°...
  • Page 48 Entering adjust- Turn off the power. ment mode for Press and hold both the Up and Down horizontal posi- arrow buttons. tion, step‑by‑step Press the Power button. The active axis is the X‑axis. ☞ The X-axis and the Y‑axis LEDs flash altern- ately three times.
  • Page 49 Continue to press the Up and Down arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the SKR001 is within its specified range. ☞ Five steps are equal to 15 arc seconds of change, or approximately 2.2 mm at 30 m (3/32” at 100 ft). Press the X/Y Mode button to change to Y‑axis.
  • Page 50 Continue to press the Up and Down arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the SKR001 is within its specified range. ☞ Five steps are equal to 15 arc seconds of change, or approximately 2.2 mm at 30 m (3/32” at 100 ft). ☞...

  • Page 51: Laydown Position

    7.2.2 Laydown Position Laydown orienta- tion detection 27977_001 27976_001 When device is in wrong laydown When device is in normal laydown position, keypad sidewards: position, keypad upwards: X‑axis LED and Y‑axis LED • X‑axis LED is solid green, if • flash at 2 Hz alternating to levelled alert failure...
  • Page 52 ☞ The Y-axis LED is off. Adjusting the lay- Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to down position, increment the vertical position of the laser step‑by‑step beam. ☞ A flash of the X‑axis LED and an audio beep indicate the change of an increment. Continue to press the Up and Down arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the SKR001 is within its specified range.
  • Page 53 ☞ The SKR001 shuts off. ☞ Pressing the Power button at any time while in Adjustment Mode will exit the mode without saving changes. Accuracy Adjustment...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Alerts Alert Symptom Possible causes and solutions Low Battery The batteries are low. Replace the LED flashes Li‑Ion battery pack. Refer to 6 Bat- green. teries. Elevation The SKR001 has been bumped or (H.I.Alert) tripod was moved. Turn off SKR001 Alert LED, red - to stop alert check the height of fast flashing,...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Suggested Solutions Cause(s) The SKR001 is The SKR001 is in The SKR001 must be in Auto- working, but not Manual Mode. matic Mode to self-level. Set self-levelling. the SKR001 to Automatic Mode by pressing the Auto- matic/Manual Mode button. In Automatic Mode the X- axis LED and the Y-axis LED flash green while lev-...
  • Page 56 Problem Possible Suggested Solutions Cause(s) The SKR001 does The SKR001 The Automatic Mode can not turn on in is designed to be enabled or disabled by Automatic Mode. always turn on in pressing the Automatic/Manual Automatic Mode Mode button. unless specifically disabled by the user.

  • Page 57: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Makita packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport...

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Drying

    For Li-Ion batteries A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C / +32 °F to +86 °F in • a dry environment is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing •...

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Frequency band 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Output power < 100 mW (e. i. r. p.) Hereby, Makita declares that the radio equipment type SKR001 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 60 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Makita for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada CAN ICES-003 B/NMB-003 B...

  • Page 61: Rc1 Remote Control

    Chip antenna Frequency band 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Output power < 100 mW (e. i. r. p.) Hereby, Makita declares that the radio equipment type RC1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. FCC Part 15 Others The conformity for countries with other national regulations has to be approved prior to use and operation.

  • Page 62: General Technical Data Of The Product

    10.2 General Technical Data of the Product 10.2.1 SKR001 Operating range Radius: 400 m/1300 ft Self-levelling Horizontal ±0.5 mm/10 m accuracy Vertical ±0.75 mm/10 m Severe temperature fluctuations, humidity, impacts, and falls can affect accuracy. Check accuracy before making important measurements. Refer to 7.1 Checking the Level Accuracy for details.

  • Page 63: Rc1 Remote Control

    Environmental Temperature specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature −10 °C to +50 °C −20 °C to +70 °C (14 °F to +122 °F) (−4 °F to +158 °F) Protection against water, dust and sand Type Protection SKR001 IP67 (IEC 60529) Dust tight Protected against continuous immersion in water.

  • Page 64: Ldx2 Digital Receiver

    10.2.3 LDX2 Digital Receiver Technical data Working diameter (laser 800 m/2625 ft dependent) Digital readout up to 200 m/656 ft Detection height 120 mm/5 in Numeric readout height 90 mm/3.5 in Detectable spectrum Green laser: 500-570 nm Red laser: 600-800 nm Detection sensitivity Very fine ±0.5 mm/±0.02 in...

  • Page 65: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    ☞ There are guidelines on How to carry and How to ship products with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation of a Makita product, we ask you to consult the guidelines on the web page (IATA Lithium Batteries) to ensure that you are in accord- ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Makita products can be transported correctly.

  • Page 66: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories for power supply LXT Batteries CXT Batteries Battery tray for CXT XGT Batteries Battery tray for XGT Capacity: 4 Ah or less 27460_002 Accessories...
  • Page 68 993612-1.1.0en Original text (993612-1.1.0en) Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo,Aichi 446-8502 Japan Makita Europe N. V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita UK Ltd MK15 8JD,United Kingdom www.makita.com...

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