Summary of Contents for Porter-Cable Laser Square LS3100
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Square & Plumb Laser MODEL LS3100 Patents Pending. Engineered in USA. Manufactured in PRC. IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter-Cable Please make certain that the person who is visit our website at: to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com...
NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the laser square until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
Page 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model LS3100 Laser Square is a time-saving 3 beam precision laser square of superior quality and is easy to use. Place it on any surface and the perfectly balanced, self-leveling pendulum inside the device takes care of the rest.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 4 OPERATION 2. Laser Square features 3. Mounting accessory features 4. How to use Laser Square Introduction Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a time-saving, precision laser tool of superior quality. Laser Square is not only precise, but it’s also easy to use. Simply turn laser square on, place it on any surface and the perfectly balanced, self-leveling pendulum inside the device takes care of the rest.
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 5 Turning the laser square on and off • To turn laser square on, slide the power switch to the up position. Note: This not only turns the laser on, but also releases the protective pendulum lock.
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 6 5. How to use the mounting accessory Sliding mounting stud • Mount laser square to the accessory using the sliding mounting stud. • Use the sliding/rotating action of the sliding mounting stud to: 1.
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 7 6. Marking the laser beams Laser Square contains optics which have been designed to project a cross-hair pattern on to any surface. This pattern is intended to help the user find the center of the projected “dot”...
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 8 7. Laser offsets Use the laser offset information provided in the illustration below to speed plumbing, squaring and leveling operations. Laser offsets " " 8. Laser Square applications Plumbing a surface 1. Position laser square close to the surface to be plumbed. 2.
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 9 Leveling 1. Adjust the height of laser square using the mounting accessory or a tripod so that the horizontal beam hits a reference point (labeled A in this illustration). 2. Rotate laser square around its mounting axis to position the leveling beam at a point of interest (labeled B in this illustration).
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 10 Squaring 1. Position laser square in the corner of the two surfaces to be squared (as illustrated). 2. Turn laser square on. 3. Measure distance A at a point relatively close to laser square and make a note of the distance.
10:35 AM Page 11 9. Recalibration procedure All laser squares are calibrated when processed through the Porter-Cable quality control program. This process assures that the customer receives a superior product which conforms to the Product Specifications. Although the laser square has been calibrated before reaching our customers, it contains many precision machined parts which may be affected if the instrument is subjected to abuse.
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905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 12 9. Move the laser square to about 5' from Surface B (the location you just marked). Raise or lower the laser square so that the laser dot hits the spot you have already marked. 10.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 13 17. The goal of the next step is to position the side beam at the same height as the calibrated front beam. 18. Insert the Allen key calibration tool into the side calibration port. Locate the calibration screw and rotate it in a clockwise direction to raise the beam or in the counter-clockwise direction to lower the beam.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 14 11. Care and Maintenance This device is a product of superior design and manufacture and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help the user fulfill any warranty obligations and also allow the user to enjoy this product for many years. When using the device: •...
In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your laser square (model number, type, serial number, etc.). ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Supplier, • Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations.
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PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
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Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...
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