625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 1 Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Model No. 40-6527, 40-6532 & 40-6539 Instruction Manual Congratulations on your choice of this Self-Leveling Rotary Laser. 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 plus one plumb beam and is ideal for laying out indoor and outdoor construction projects.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM 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. Calibration Technical Specifications Application Demonstrations Care and Handling Product Warranty Warranty Registration Accessories Troubleshooting 1.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 3 2. Features and Functions • Self leveling in the horizontal plane • Locking mechanism protects inner pendulum during transportation • Manual leveling in the vertical plane with 90º split beam • Range-scan modes include dot and two adjustable line lengths • Visual and audible alarms when beyond leveling range • Dust and rain resistant 3. Safety Instructions Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior to using this tool.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 4 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.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 5 5. Location of Part/Components Battery-case locking screw Remote control Receivers Laser output window Battery case Keypad Vertical adjustment knob Handle and vertical bracket Calibration screw plug Transportation locking knob 5/8"-11 thread holes ©2016 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM 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. Usage for Rechargeable (40-6532 & 40-6539) & Alkaline Battery Cases 1. Put 4 “C” alkaline batteries into the battery case according to the polarity indication shown in the battery case. 2.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 7 7. Using the Product Operating Panel Rotation speed and scan keys High rotation speed key Scan mode key Power Key Scanning LED Power LED 1. Power Key • Press this key to turn on and off the power 2. Power LED • When the LED is lit the unit is connected to the power • When the LED is off the unit is not receiving power • When the LED is flashing the battery is low 3.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 8 5. High rotation speed key Press this key, the instrument will rotate in its highest speed 6. Rotation speed and scan keys In rotation mode • Press the up arrow to increase rotation speed • Press the down arrow to decrease rotation speed In scan mode • Press the up arrow to rotate the scan counterclockwise • Press the down arrow to rotate the scan clockwise Out of level alarm Set the transportation locking knob to the unlocked/on position.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 9 2. Place the instrument on a platform or tripod, connect to the tripod using the 5/8" thread at the bottom of laser. Note: If instrument is inclined beyond its self-leveling range, it will deliver an audible alarm. Re-position the instrument until level. 3. Rotate the transportation locking knob counter-clockwise to “ON”, then turn power on. Press the keys on control panel or remote control (40-6532 & 40-6539) to adjust to your desired working status. 4.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 10 Usage for vertical application IMPORTANT: Keep the transportation “Locking Knob” in the “Locked/Off” position. 1. Install batteries or battery pack. 2. Set the laser down on its vertical bracket. 3. Turn on the power by pressing the Power Key. The vertical vial will now be backlit. 4. Turn the vertical “Adjusting Knob” until the vertical vial bubble is centered. 5.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 11 Detector Usage (included in Model No. 40-6532) 1. Technical Specifications Detecting accuracy Fine: ±0.039" (±1mm) Coarse 1: ±0.098" (±2.5mm) when range ≥ 492 ft. (150m) Coarse 2: ±0.394" (±10mm) when range ≥ 492 ft.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 12 (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.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 13 (b) 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. Note: The LCD display will still have the Figure 2 power, detection and sound indicators illuminated (Fig. 3).
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 14 (e) 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 mar
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 15 3. Keep the reception window facing the laser while detecting. 4. Hold the unit stable while detecting. (f) LED Function Power on and press the LED key, the LCD will now be backlit. (g) Automatic Shut-off Function When the unit does not receive a laser signal for 6 minutes, the unit will power off automatically. (h) Low Battery Display Function When the battery sign blinks on the LCD, the battery is low and needs to be replaced.
25i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 16 (j) Detector Maintenance • When you are done using the detector, return it to its packing case. • Keep the detector, particularly the detecting window, clean. If unit becomes dusty, use a clean cloth to gently wipe it clean. • Avoid knocking the detector over or allowing it to fall on the ground. • Although the detector is rain resistant, you should avoid submerging the unit in water or other liquids.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 17 Detector Usage (included in Model No. 40-6539) 1. Technical Specifications Detecting precision Fine: ±0.039" (±1mm) Coarse: ±0.098" (±2.5mm) Turn-off timer 10 minutes Three types of sound Size 6.614" x 2.677" x 0.905" (168 X 68 X 23mm) 2. Components (a) Structure 1. Display window 8. Threaded hole 2. Buzzer 9. Battery-box cap 3. Receiving window 4. Reference rabbet 5. Sound button 6. Coarse/Fine detection button 7.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 18 3. Operation Guide (a) Battery Installation • Open the battery-box cap and connect the cords inside with the two polarities of the 9V battery. Note: Take the battery out if detector is not used for a long time. • Put the 9V battery into the battery box and close the battery-box cap. (b) Power on • Press the on/off button. When power symbol is displayed, the detector is ready for coarse detection. • When low battery symbol is displayed, change the battery.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 19 • When the detector displays like Fig. (A), move the detector slightly downwards as indicated by the arrow. When it displays like Fig. (B), move it slightly upwards as indicated by the arrow. • When Fig. (C) is displayed, the detector is at the right position. • Tighten the clamp bolt and note the position by the rabbet. This position will be the horizontal reference in the coarse detection. 2. Fine detection Figure 6 1. power symbol 2.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 20 • When the sound signal is a fast beep, move the instrument slightly upwards. • When the detector makes a short beep, move it slightly downwards. • When the detector makes a continuous sound, it is on grade with the laser beam. • If there is no beep heard, the detector has not received the laser signal. (f) Automatic Shut-off Function • The detector will automatically turn off if it has not received a laser signal for 10 minutes.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 21 8. Calibration IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the calibration of the instrument before each use. 30’ X-Direction Accuracy Check 1. Place the unit on a platform that is 30 feet away from a wall, with the battery case facing towards the wall. Turn the locking knob to “ON”, power on the unit in the high-speed rotating status. 2.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 22 X-Direction Accuracy Calibration 1. Turn the lock knob to the “OFF’ position. 2. Remove the rubber plug from the X-direction self-calibration aperture inside the battery compartment. Adjust the weight screw inside the instrument core with a flathead screwdriver. 3. If point A is above point O, rotate the screwdriver counterclockX-direction Selfwise. If point A is under the point calibration aperture O, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 23 Y-Direction Accuracy Calibration 1. Turn the lock knob to the “OFF’ position. 2. Screw off the Y-direction self-calibration aperture bolt located behind the handle. Adjust the weight screw inside the instrument core with a flathead screwdriver. 3. If point C is above point O, rotate the screwdriver counterclockwise. If point C is under the point O, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 24 5. Repeat step 4 twice, resulting in a total of 4 marks on the ceiling. 6. The four points should form a circle. Measure its diameter. If this diameter is less than 1/16" at 25’, the laser is in calibration. If the plumb beam is out of calibration, and the rotary beam is within calibration, the laser must be serviced by an authorized Johnson dealer. No further user adjustments are possible.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 25 9. Technical Specifications Laser Wavelength Laser Classification Maximum Power Output Accuracy Interior Range Exterior Range Remote Range Self-Leveling Range Power Supply Battery Life Dimensions Weight Working Temperature Center screw thread Scanning Modes Rotation Speed IP Protection Class 635nm±10nm Class IIIa ≤5mW ±1/8"/100 ft. (±1mm/10m) Up to 200 ft. (60m) diameter depending upon light conditions Up to 2,000 ft.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 26 10. Application Demonstrations Plumb reference for ceiling installation Reference for anti-static flooring installation Reference for window installation Reference for flooring Reference for squaring and leveling 26 Reference for cement floor installation ©2016 Johnson Level & Tool - Rev.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 27 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.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 28 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.
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1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 30 Symptom Laser will not spin Flashing or Beeping Laser is not accurately reading level 30 Possible Cause Solution Batteries depleted Change or charge the batteries Horizontal position: Compensator locked Unlock compensator fully for horizontal operation Vertical position: Compensator unlocked Lock compensator for vertical operation Laser is beyond leveling range Place on surface within 3.
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 31 Symptom Possible Cause Solution Laser will not calibrate Laser core parts may be misaligned beyond the limit of field calibration Return to Johnson dealer for service Laser light appears dim Batteries are weak Replace batteries Improper battery type Ensure high quality Alkaline batteries are used Speed too high (indoor) For indoor operation, operate on lowest speed to give the most visible beam Ambient temperature too high/low Ensure temperature
1625i-English_Manuals 12/28/16 9:41 AM Page 32 Symptom Laser battery will not take a charge 32 Possible Cause Solution Non-rechargeable batteries Verify that the battery pack installed into the unit is the rechargeable battery pack. Power source or power charger failure Ensure charging indicator LED comes on to RED. If not, contact a Johnson dealer for service. Battery pack requires reconditioning Fully discharge batteries by operating tool. Fully charge batteries (12-14 hrs.
