6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:48 PM Page 1 Model No. 40-6636 Self-Leveling 360º Line Laser Model No. 40-6637 Self-Leveling 360º Line Laser w/4 Horizontal Dots Model No. 40-6638 Self-Leveling 360º Line Laser with Detector Model No. 40-6639 Self-Leveling 360º Line Laser w/4 Horizontal Dots and Detector Instruction Manual Congratulations on your choice of this Self-Leveling 360º Line Laser. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:48 PM Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Kit Contents 2. Features and Functions 3. Safety Instructions 4. Location/Content of Warning Labels 5. Location of Parts/Components 6. Operating Instructions 7. Using the Product 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Self-Check & Fine Calibration Technical Specifications Application Demonstrations Care and Handling Product Warranty Warranty Registration Accessories 1.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:48 PM Page 3 3. Safety Instructions Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior to using this tool. Failure to do so, may void the warranty. DANGER! Class IIIa Laser Product Max. Power Output: ≤ 5mW Wavelength: 625-645nm THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION IMPORTANT • Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool.
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249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 6 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.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 7 7. Using the Product Place the laser onto any flat surface. Connect the laser to the bracket with the 5/8” screw on the bottom of the bracket, attach the bracket to any metal surface or strap it to a column, or hang it on a wall. Placement Strap Screw holes for hanging on a wall Magnet The laser can also be placed on a 5/8” or 1/4” tripod.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 8 Keypad Operations Power LED Manual Mode LED Pulse Mode LED Combination Button of Manual Mode and Pulse Mode Power LED: Light On: Power on Light Off: Power off Light Flashing: Low Battery Manual Mode LED: Light Flashing: Manual mode is on and laser is on with compensator locked Light Off: Manual mode is off Pulse Mode LED: Light On: Pulse mode is on and the laser can be used with the 40-6780 detector (included with 40-6638 & 40-6639) Light Off: Pulse mode is off Note
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 9 Output of the Laser: Laser Line Laser Dot Laser Line Output of 40-6636 & 40-6638 Output of 40-6637 & 40-6639 Combination Manual Mode Button/Pulse Mode Button: When the laser is locked, press this button to enter into Manual Mode, the Power LED is on, the Manual Mode LED flashes and the laser line is on. Press this button a second time, the Pulse Mode LED is on, the laser line gets less bright and can be used with the detector.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 10 2. While the laser is in the unlocked position, the laser can not enter into Manual Mode and will enter into self-leveling. Power On/Off: Turn the laser on by turning the compensator transportation lock dial clockwise from the locked position to the unlocked position. The power LED is on and the laser beam is on. To turn the laser off, turn the compensator transportation lock dial counter-clockwise from the unlocked position to the locked position.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 11 Detector Usage (included in Model Nos. 40-6638 & 40-6639) 1. Technical Specifications Detecting Accuracy: Automatic Shut-off: Power Supply: Sound Indicator: LCD: LED Indication: Dimensions: Weight: Others: 0.019” ≤ 50 ft. (0.5mm ≤ 15m) 0.039” ≤ 100 ft. (1mm ≤ 35m) 0.059” ≥ 100 ft. (1.5mm ≥ 35m) 6 minutes 9V battery fast tone, double tone and solid tone Up arrow, Down arrow, Center sign Up, Middle, Down 5.905" x 2.992" x 1.142" (150 x 76 x 29mm) 0.386 lb. (0.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Horizontal Vial Reception Window Sound On/Off Key Power On/Off Key Vertical Vial Display Window Front On Grade Mark 8. Beeper 9. Top Indicator Light 10. Middle Indicator Light 11. Bottom Indicator Light 12. Rear On Grade Mark 13. Rod Bracket Thread 14. Battery Door Display Window Symbols 1. Power On 2. Low Voltage 3. Coarse/Fine 4. Sound On 5.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 13 3. Operation Instructions 1. Battery Installation Open the battery door, and put in one 9V battery according to the polarity shown inside. Then snap the battery door back. Note: • Remove the battery when the unit is being stored for a long time. • Replace the battery when the low voltage indicator shows a low battery. 2. Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: This detector will only work when the laser is in the pulse mode. A.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 14 mark. An up arrow plus a yellow lit light indicates the laser signal is above the detectors on grade mark. A middle sign plus a lit green light indicates the laser signal is on grade. Note: When the laser signal moves towards the center position, the displayed up or down arrows will decrease in size, until the center single line appears. C.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 15 Sound function on: • If the laser signal is on the top (left) side, then the detector will give a fast tone. • If the laser signal is on the bottom (right) side, then the detector will give a double tone. • If the laser signal is on the middle, then the detector will have a solid tone. 4.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 16 8. Self-Check & Fine Calibration IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. Accuracy Check 1. Set the device on a platform, a minimum of 5 meters away from an indoor wall, with laser squarely facing wall. 2. Turn the device on, and after it self-levels, make a mark on the wall (Label this mark ‘A’), then draw a vertical line through ‘A’. 3.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 17 When adjusting, note: a. Use a 2.5mm hex-head tool (allen wrench). b. The adjustment of each aperture may influence each other. This means that adjusting Aperture 1 may cause Aperture 2 to change, so a re-check of the previous Aperture adjustment may be required. c. The adjustment of the self-calibration screw should not exceed 4 complete rotations (clockwise or counterclockwise direction). d.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 18 9. Technical Specifications Laser Wavelength 635nm±10nm Laser Classification Class IIIa Maximum Power Output ≤5mW Accuracy ±1/8"/50 ft. (±1mm/10m) Interior Range Up to 200 ft. (60m) depending upon light conditions Exterior Range Up to 300 ft. (90m) with detector (included in 40-6638 & 40-6639) Self-leveling Range ±5° Power Supply 4 “AA” alkaline batteries Battery Life Approx. battery life 10 hours continuous use Dimensions 3.74" x 5.
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6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 20 11. Care and Handling • This laser unit is a precision tool that must be handled with care. • Avoid exposing unit to shock vibrations and extreme temperatures. • Before moving or transporting the unit, make sure that the unit is turned off. • Remove the batteries when storing the unit for an extended time (more than three months) to avoid damage to the unit should the batteries deteriorate. • Always store the unit in its case when not in use.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 21 NOTE: The user is responsible for the proper use and care of the product. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. 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.
6249H_Manuals 10/18/12 2:49 PM Page 22 14. Accessories Johnson® accessories are available for purchase through authorized Johnson® dealers. Use of non-Johnson® accessories will void any applicable limited warranty and there will be 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.