905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 Instruction manual 10:34 AM Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33 LASER SQUARE Self-Leveling, 3-Beam Level, Square & Plumb Laser MODEL LS3100 Patents Pending. Engineered in USA. Manufactured in PRC. To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. The Model and Serial No.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM Page 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Use battery operated laser square with alkaline batteries only. Use of any other batteries may permanently damage the laser square. PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a laser. Do not use laser square while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating a laser may result in personal injury. 2.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:34 AM 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. ASSEMBLY 1. User safety This symbol is attached to the laser square at every aperture. IMPORTANT: These labels are attached to every laser square. They are not to be removed or defaced.
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.
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. • To turn laser square off, slide the power switch to the down position. Auto-off feature • A battery saving Auto-off feature has been incorporated into laser square which will shut the device off automatically in 20 minutes unless overridden.
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. Cantilever laser square over the accessory. 2. Rotate laser square around the mounting stud to change the location of the horizontal leveling beam without changing the elevation of the beam.
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” so that it may be properly marked. Marking the center of the dot is important as the dot’s size will change when the device is used at different ranges.
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. Turn on laser square. 3. Measure distance A at a point relatively close to laser square and make a note of the distance. 4.
05068 - 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).
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. 4. Measure distance B at a point further away from laser square and make a note of the distance. Note: The greater the distance between the two points of measurement, the greater the accuracy. 5. Compare distance A with distance B. 6.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 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.
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. Turn the laser square 180 degrees (make sure you do not change the height) so that the front laser beam is now visible on the opposing surface, Surface A. Mark this new spot. You should now have two spots marked on Surface A.
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. 19. Turn the laser square on and check the height of the side beam again. 20.
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: • Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children. • Keep it dry.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 15 BATTERY The batteries will discharge if stored for long periods of time, and may require replacement before use. SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE • DELTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER.
905068 - 03-26-02.qxd 9/23/02 10:35 AM Page 16 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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