8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 1 Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Rotary Laser Kit Model Nos. 40-6557 & 40-6546 ! Instruction Manual Congratulations on your choice of this Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Rotary Laser kit. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the laser. Save this instruction manual for future use.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 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. 15. Self-Check & Fine Calibration Technical Specifications Application Demonstrations Care and Handling Product Warranty Warranty Registration Accessories Trouble Shooting 1. Kit Contents Description Model No. 40-6557 Qty.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 3 Description Model No. 40-6546 Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal & Vertical Green Beam Rotary Laser Li-ion rechargeable battery pack Alkaline battery compartment (batteries not included) Li-ion battery adapter Remote Control with 9V Battery Wall/Ceiling Mount Tinted Glasses Target Instruction Manual with Warranty Card Hard-Shell Carrying Case Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 4 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. Model 40-6557 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. Model 40-6546 DANGER! Class IIIa Laser Product Max. Power Output: ≤ 5mW Wavelength: 522-542nm THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 5 ATTENTION IMPORTANT • Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool. • Do not stare directly at the laser beam. • Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others. • Do not set up laser tool at eye level or operate the tool near a reflective surface as the laser beam could be projected into your eyes or into the eyes of others.
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489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 8 6. Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. Notes: • Always check to make sure that the laser is in the off position (when power indicator LED is not lit) before removing and replacing batteries. • Both Li-ion and “C” alkaline batteries can be used in the unit’s battery compartment.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 9 Charging the Rechargeable Batteries 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 Charging directly to rechargeable battery pack Charging to the laser Note: When the power indicator light is flashing on the laser, the battery is low.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 10 Note: If the laser is inclined beyond the self-leveling range, the laser will deliver an audible alarm. You will need to re-position the laser inside of its self-leveling range. 3. Press power button on the laser to turn the laser power on, and press operation buttons on control panel or use remote control to adjust to your desired working status. (Note: Remote will not power unit on.) 4.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 11 operating panel for calibration (located beneath the sliding nameplate panel of the remote control) Remote Control Panel LED Functions Power LED LED On = power on LED Off = power off LED Flashing = low battery Tilt Mode LED LED Flashing Slowly = TILT ready mode LED On = TILT mode is on LED Flashing Quickly = TILT alarm mode is on and H.I.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 12 Slope Axis-Direction LED For X, Y, Z LED’s, when one axis is in slope setting status, its corresponding LED will be on Vibrate/V-W-S LED LED On = vibrate mode is on LED Off = vibrate mode is off Power On/Off 1. Press the power button to power on. The power indicator LED will light up and the laser will automatically level itself, with rotation occurring once the unit is level. 2. Press the power button again to power off. 3.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 13 Tilt Mode After turning on the laser, the laser will self-level and begin to rotate. The TILT symbol LED will blink for 30 seconds after the laser begins to rotate. During these 30 seconds if the laser is moved, the laser will stop rotating, re-level and begin to rotate again. After 30 seconds, the TILT symbol LED will stop blinking and will become solid. If the laser is moved when the TILT symbol LED is solid, the laser will stop rotating.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 14 Scan Mode 1. Press the scan mode button (see figure) on either the laser keypad or remote to activate scan mode and scan angle is 180º. 2. First press - 180º; Second press - 90º; Third press - 45º; Fourth press - 10º; Fifth press - 45º; Sixth press - 90º; Seventh Press - 180º. 3. To return to rotating, press the speed adjustment button. Rotating the Scan Line 1.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 15 - Press the button on the remote control to choose the slope direction for X or Y direction. Then press on the remote control to adjust the slope value. When the X LED is lit, the X-axis is in slope mode and the Y-axis is in auto-leveling. When the Y LED is lit, the Y-axis is in slope mode and the X-axis is auto-leveling. 2. Press the Man/Slope mode button again to select manual/dual slope mode. The Man LED will turn on.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 16 Timed Auto-off Function Turn the unit on using the power button on the instrument keypad. Press the power button once on the remote control. The unit is now in sleep mode. The rotating beacon and laser beam will be powered down. If the unit is in sleep mode for 30 continuous minutes, the unit turns off automatically. With a second press of the power button on remote control, the unit exits sleep mode and enters self-level mode.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 17 When the laser is vertical, adjust the vertical reference beam over the vertical support bracket by adjusting the vertical leveling knobs to center the bubble vial. Adjust the vertical leveling knob to center the bubble vial. Remote Keypad 1. Scan Function Mode Button 2. Slope Axis Direction Selection Button 3. Rotating Speed Button 4. TILT Reset Button 5. Self-Calibration Axis Selection Button 6. Self-Calibration Adjustment Button 7.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 18 Detector Usage Two-Sided Laser Detector with Clamp Model No. 40-6715 The 40-6715 laser detector is an indispensable accessory when using rotary laser levels. The main function of the detector is to detect the position of the laser signals that are transmitted by rotary lasers. This detection quickly and precisely provides the user with the horizontal and vertical references.
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8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 20 (b) Display 1. Power on symbol 2. Low battery indicator 3. Fine/Coarse symbol 4. Beeper symbol 5. Position indication arrows Power Key: Turn on/off the power Fine/Coarse Accuracy Key: Switch detecting accuracy LED Key: Turn on/off the LCD’s light Volume Key: Cycles between high, low and off 3. Operation Guide (a) Battery Installation • Open the battery cover door by turning the battery cover screw counter-clockwise.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 21 4. Operating Instructions Power On Press the power key to turn the unit on. The LCD display will illuminate all the indicator segments for 0.5 second (Fig.2). When the indicator segments are no longer illuminated, the detector is ready for use. Figure 2 Note: The LCD display will still have the power, detection and sound indicators illuminated (Fig. 3).
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 22 Detecting Laser Level Signals While detecting laser signals, the LCD will display as follows: (take the set-up state of high sound and fine detection as an example) Laser signal Laser signal Laser signal The laser signal is down The laser signal is up Horizontal bar indicated on-grade No laser signal is detected Sound: rapid short beeps Sound: slow short beeps Sound: continuous sound Sound: no sound When the laser signal is near the on-grade mark, t
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 23 2. When detecting a vertical laser signal, it is important to have the vertical bubble vial centered, as the deflection of the receive will influence its receiving accuracy. 3. Keep the reception window facing the laser while detecting. 4. Hold the unit stable while detecting. LED Function Power on and press the LED key, the LCD will now be backlit.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 24 Rod Clamp Connecting to the rod clamp. Connecting to the grade rod. 5. Detector Maintenance • Keep the unit, particularly the reception window, clean. If it does get dirty, use a cloth to wipe it clean.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 25 8. Self-Check & Fine Calibration IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. It is recommended that the laser must be self-checked before operation. If the accuracy is found beyond tolerance, the user can make fine adjustments according to the directions as follows. X & Y Direction Accuracy Self-Check 1. Note the X & Y direction on top of the laser. 2.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 26 10' 50' 7. If point Y- and Y= are within 1/16" at 50', the accuracy is within tolerance. Fine Calibration Using the Remote Control The following procedure is only valid when adjusting out errors that are less than 1/2" over 100 ft. Errors larger than 1/2" at 100 ft. must be done by a qualified technician. Reference section 12 for further information. 1. Access calibration mode by simultaneously pressing the power button and the Man/Slope button. 2.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 27 • Once the desired axes have been selected, the UP arrow and DOWN arrow buttons are used to adjust the position of the laser plane. X-Axis Calibration 1. Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above. 2. Position the unit so that the X axis is directed to the two walls. 3. Press the X/Y button on the remote control to toggle calibration control to the X axis. 4.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 28 5. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to accept the calibration value, noting that the Y LED goes “OFF”. 6. After calibration is completed, make sure to power off the unit and then power on again to activate the calibration. Z-Axis Check/Calibration 1. Place the unit on a level surface with the Y direction facing the far target. 2. Mark the wall where the laser hits. 3. Turn the laser “OFF” then “ON” again. 4.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 29 9. Technical Specifications Laser Wavelength 635nm±10nm (Model 40-6557) 532nm±10nm (Model 40-6546) Laser Classification Class IIIa Maximum Power Output ≤5mW Accuracy ±1/16"/100 ft. (±1.5mm/30m) Interior Range Up to 200 ft. (60m) diameter depending upon light conditions (Model 40-6557) Up to 400 ft. (120m) diameter depending upon light conditions (Model 40-6546) Exterior Range Up to 2000 ft.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 30 Power Supply Li-ion rechargeable battery pack or adapter (included); 3 “C” alkaline batteries (not included) Battery Life Approx. 25 hours with Li-ion rechargeable battery pack (included); 16 hours with alkaline batteries (not included) Dimensions 8.62" x 6.30" x 7.95" (219mm x 160mm x 202mm) Weight 5.47 lbs (2.
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8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 32 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.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 33 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.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 34 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.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 35 15. Trouble Shooting • If the unit does not turn on or turns off after a short time, clean the battery terminals. Alkaline: Check the battery polarity or install new alkaline batteries. Rechargeable: Attempt to recondition the batteries by charging for 12-14 hours, unplug the unit and then turn the unit on until battery runs out. Repeat this process 2-3 times. • If the laser will not spin, check to see if the TILT light and laser are flashing.
8489H-English_Manuals 11/11/14 2:57 PM Page 36 • If the unit will not take a charge, does the battery charger LED light change to red as soon as it is plugged in? If no, it is most likely an issue with the charger. If the unit is within the warranty period, contact Johnson Level & Tool’s customer service department to request a replacement charger under warranty. If the unit is not within the warranty period, go to www.johnsonlevel.com to purchase a new charger.
