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Johnson Level & Tool 40-6560 Instruction Manual

Acculine pro automatic-leveling rotary laser level with greenbrite technology
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40-6560_6570 English
5/5/05
4:30 PM
Page 1
™
Automatic-Leveling Rotary Laser Level
with GreenBrite™ Technology
Model Nos. 40-6560 and 40-6570
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of this Automatic-Leveling Rotary
Laser Level with GreenBrite Technology. 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 level line that is ideal for lay-
out of indoor or outdoor construction projects. Since the product is
equipped with a laser beam detector, visibility of the beam in various
lighting conditions is not an issue.
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.
©2005 Johnson Level & Tool
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  • Page 1 Page 1 ™ Automatic-Leveling Rotary Laser Level with GreenBrite™ Technology Model Nos. 40-6560 and 40-6570 Instruction Manual Congratulations on your choice of this Automatic-Leveling Rotary Laser Level with GreenBrite Technology. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Location of Parts/Components 13. Product Registration 6. Operating Instructions 14. Accessories 7. Using the Product 1. Kit Contents Description Model No. 40-6560 Qty. Automatic-Leveling Rotary Laser Level with GreenBrite™ Technology Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 6V Battery Adapter Remote Control with 9V Battery Detector with 3 “AAA”...

  • Page 3: Features And Functions

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 3 2. Features and Functions • Green beam is 400% brighter than red beam laser levels. • Large electronic auto-level range, the unit can work normally within ±5°. When beyond the leveling range, the laser line will flash, rotation of the beam will stop, and an audible alarm will activate.
  • Page 4 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 4 ATTENTION IMPORTANT • Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool. • Use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 5: Location/Content

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 5 4. Location/Content of Warning Labels ©2005 Johnson Level & Tool...

  • Page 6: Location Of Parts/Components

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 6 5. Location of Part/Components Plumb Laser Beam Output Window Rotating Laser Output Window Handle Operation Panel DC 6V Power Jack Battery Cover ©2005 Johnson Level & Tool...

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 7 6. Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. Battery Installation Note: Always check to be sure that the on/off switch is in the off position before removing and replacing batteries.

  • Page 8: Ni-Mh Rechargeable Battery Pack

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 8 Note: (1) Even after battery pack appears to be full charged, we suggest users continue to charge for 2 more hours to ensure the battery- pack’s maximum charge capacity. (2) We also suggest charging a new battery during its initial charge for at least ten hours.

  • Page 9: Using The Product

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 9 7. Using the Product Operating Panel Instrument Panel Remote Control Panel Power On/Off 1. Press the power button to power on. The power indicator lamp should light up and then the instrument will automatically level itself, with rotation occurring once the unit is level.
  • Page 10 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 10 Safety Mode (TILT) 1. After powering on the instrument and entering into auto-level status, press the tilt button. When the indicator lamp lights us (see figure), the instrument enters into TILT mode. If the leveled instrument is moved or bumped, the head will stop rotation and the TILT indicator lamp will flash instead of the unit performing the auto-level function.
  • Page 11 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 11 Sleep Mode 1. The first press of the POWER button on the remote control (fig.4) will make the instrument enter sleep mode. Now the power indicator lamp on the panel is lit (fig.5), the laser beam goes out, and the instrument head stops rotation.
  • Page 12 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 12 2. Technical Specifications ≥656 ft. (200m) Detecting range Detecting accuracy Fine ±0.08" (±2mm) when range is < 492 ft. (150m) Coarse ±0.16" (+4mm) when range is < 492 ft. (150m) Fine ±0.12" (±3mm) when range is > 492 ft. (150m) Coarse ±0.24"...
  • Page 13 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 13 (b) Display 1. Power indicator 2. Low battery indicator 3. Detection indicator 4. Sound indicator 5. Detected position (grade) indicator 4. Operation Guide (a) Battery Installation 1) Rotate battery-box cap counterclockwise to open it. (A coin fits easily into this slot.) 2) Insert 3 AAA batteries (note polarity) and then rotate battery-box cap clockwise to close it.
  • Page 14 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 14 (b) General Detector Usage Note: Always keep the instrument stable when detecting. 1) Press the power key to turn the unit on. The LCD display will illuminate all the indicator segments for 0.5 second (Fig.
  • Page 15 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 15 Note: As the laser signal gradually nears the center position on the detector, the arrow displayed will decrease in length until just the center position signal is displayed (Fig. 11, 12, 13-1, 13-2). Fig.
  • Page 16 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 16 4) When you are finished using the detector, press the power key to turn the unit off. (c) Using the Sound Function With the detector turned ON, press the sound switch to alternate between sound-on and sound-off.
  • Page 17 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 17 (e) Using the Illumination Function With the detector turned ON, press the illumination switch. This switch turns the background illumination of the LCD on and off. (f) Power Saving Function When the instrument cannot receive the laser signal for 6 continuous minutes, and there is no detection occurring during this 6 minutes, the unit will shut off automatically to prolong the battery’s life.

  • Page 18: Self-Check And Calibration

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 18 8. Self-Check and Calibration Accuracy Self-Check 1. Set up the instrument on a table 33 ft. (10m) away from an indoor wall, and press the power switch to put the instrument in quick scan status. Wall 2.
  • Page 19 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 19 Accuracy Calibration With reference to the above step 4 of Accuracy Self-Check, select h/2 position as datum line. 1. Enter into self-calibration In power-off status, press the power button and tilt button on the instrument.
  • Page 20 40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 20 (c) Confirm the calibrated value: Press ENT button on remote control to confirm calibrated value. After pressing this button, the X-direction self-calibration indicator lamp will go out (fig. 22-3). Note: After calibration, power off and then power on again, in order for the calibration to take effect.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 21 (d) Power off and then power on again, to check instrument accuracy. If the accuracy is still beyond tolerance, please repeat the above steps until the accuracy is within the specified tolerance. Note: After calibration, power off and then power on again, in order for the calibration to take effect.

  • Page 22: Application Demonstrations

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 22 10. Application Demonstrations Reference for ceiling installation Reference for flooring installation Reference for fence installation Reference for square leveling 11. Care and Handling This laser unit is a precision tool that must be handled with care. •...

  • Page 23: Product Warranty

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 23 12. Product Warranty Johnson Level & Tool offers a one year limited warranty on each 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 us online at www.johnsonlevel.com.

  • Page 24: Product Registration

    40-6560_6570 English 5/5/05 4:30 PM Page 24 13. Product Registration Enclosed with this instruction manual you will find a warranty card to be completed for product warranty registration. Product warranty registration can also be completed online at our web site www.johnsonlevel.com. You will need to locate the serial number for your product that is located on the bottom of the unit.

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