ROTARY LASER LEVEL KIT
Model 92801
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.
1.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating this tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
the laser beam. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper-
ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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9.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off when the tool is
not in use. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging
in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in
power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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10.
Use safety equipment. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions. The included laser en-
hancement glasses are NOT intended to protect your eyes in any way.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1.
2.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be re-
placed.
3.
Remove the Batteries from the tool before making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
4.
5.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and dry. Properly maintained
tools are less likely to malfunction and are easier to control. Do not use a dam-
aged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.
6.
7.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
1.
2.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
WARNING! Laser light can harm the eye. Do not look directly into this
Laser Level, or the reflection of the light. Do not allow any other person or animal
to be exposed to the direct or reflected laser beam. If necessary, wear protective
laser goggles (not included) appropriate for this laser type to protect yourself and
others from harmful laser beams.
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3.
Make sure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy object without reflective
surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not suitable for laser applications, as the reflec-
tive surface may direct the laser beam back at the operator, causing potential eye
damage.
Do not attempt to alter the laser light or replace it with a different type. Doing
so may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Only qualified and trained em-
ployees must be assigned to install, adjust, and operate laser equipment.
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6.
Never leave the Laser Level unattended when it is turned on. Make sure to
turn off the tool before leaving the work area.
Do not use the Laser Level if it has been dropped, damaged, or immersed in
liquid.
This Laser Level features a variable rotation speed of 0 to 600 RPM. Higher
rotation speeds allow the operator to see the laser beam at greater distances
outdoors. However, higher rotation speeds make the laser beam less detectable
when the Laser Level is used indoors. Typically, the slower the rotation speed the
brighter the laser beam appears. The exact speed at which that happens de-
pends on the individual and will require dialing the rotation speed to best match
your own eyes.
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Take care not to accidentally bump or move the Laser Level and itsTripod
after they have been set up and leveled. If the Laser Level is accidentally
bumped or moved you must re-level the unit and its Tripod using the Level Vials.
Accuracy when using the Level Vials is crucial. For example, when you are
aligning the bubble with the scribe on the Level Vial and you are “off” by just the
thickness of the scribed line, then when you are measuring an object a hundred
feet away that small difference will equal about three inches.
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9.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Laser Level. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
Always turn off the Laser Level and remove its Batteries before changing
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accessories, performing inspection, maintenance, cleaning procedures, or
storing the tool.
10.
Battery precautions: Never burn Batteries, as they can explode in a fire. Con-
tact local solid waste authorities for instructions on correct disposal or recycling of
the Batteries.
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12.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
Use the right tool or attachment for the right job. Do not attempt to force a
small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool or attachment.
There are certain applications for which this product was designed. It will do the
job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify
this product, and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not in-
tended.
13.
WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
To install the Batteries (1), loosen the compartment knob, remove the Battery
Compartment Lid (2), and install four size “C” Batteries. Make sure to install the
Batteries matching the polarity marked on the Battery Compartment’s cover.
(See Figure A.)
REAR VIEW
COMPARTMENT KNOB
WALL BRACKET
(7)
COMPARTMENT LID (2)
BATTERIES (1) NOT SHOWN.
FIGURE A
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2.
If using the Laser Level with the Tripod (3), thread the Tripod Stud located on the
Tripod Neck into the bottom of the Laser Level. The Tripod swivels 360 degree.
Position the Tripod on a flat, level, dry ground surface. Extend the Legs of the
Tripod and lock the Legs in place. Level the Tripod Neck (4), using the Level Vial
(4) located on the Tripod Head. Then, lock the Tripod Neck in position with the
Thumb Screw (6). (See Figure B.)
TRIPOD NECK
(4)
LEVEL VIAL
(4)
TRIPOD (3)
THUMB SCREW
FIGURE B
(6)
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4.
The Laser Level may also be installed on a wall surface without the Tripod (3).
To do so, use the Wall Bracket (7) to secure the Laser Level to the wall. Use the
wall bracket as a template. Mark drill holes and always check before drilling to
make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or cables in the drilling path.
Secure the Laser Level to the wall surface using screws and plastic anchors (not
included). (See Figure A.)
Level the Laser, using a Leveling Knob (8) located on each side of the Laser and
the two Level Vials (9) located at the top of the Laser. (See Figure C.)
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW
LEVEL
VIALS (9)
ROTATION
SPEED
CONTROL
(10)
LEVELING
KNOB
(8)
FIGURE C
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
When the Laser Level is properly positioned, turn on the Laser by rotating the
Rotation Speed Control (10), clockwise. Then, recheck the Level Vials (4, 9) to
make sure the Laser Level has not been bumped or moved.
(See Figures B and C.)
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3.
The rotation speed can be set by adjusting the Rotation Speed Control (10) knob.
Turn the Control clockwise to make the beam rotate faster.
Turn the Control counterclockwise to slow the beam down.
Mark the desired measurement. Then, turn off the Laser Level by rotating the
Rotation Speed Control (10), counterclockwise all the way. (See Figure C.)
Using the Laser LevelTo Equalize Height Of Distant Objects:
For example: If you wish to install cement footings for a storage shed, first deter-
mine the desired height of any one of the footings. Align the laser beam with the
top surface of the reference footing, and check to make sure the Vial Levels (4, 9)
are level with the ground. Direct the laser beam toward each of the remaining
footing locations. On reference stakes at those locations, mark the spot that the
Laser illuminates. This indicates the desired top surface of that footing. This
technique can be used for many similar applications, i.e., to align pictures on a
wall.
UsingThe Laser LevelTo Install Horizontal OrVertical Objects:
For example: To install a chair rail on an interior wall, first mark the desired height
of the rail. Align the Laser Level with that point, and check to make sure the Vial
Levels (4, 9) are level with the floor. Shine the laser beam on the adjoining wall,
and have an assistant mark that location. Then, install the chair rail in a direct line
between the two points. This same technique can be used to install vertical or 45
degree angle objects.
UsingThe Laser Level To Check Slope:
For example: To determine the slope of a floor, place the Laser Level at one end
of the floor, using the Tripod (3). Check to make sure the Vial Levels (4, 9) are
level with the floor. Measure the vertical drop from the Laser Lens to the floor
surface. Shine the laser beam on a ruler held vertical at the other end of the floor.
The difference in these measurements is the amount of slope in the floor. This
technique can also be used to design slope, such as when constructing an out-
door surface which will require a runoff slope.
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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
1.
2.
WARNING! Always turn the Power Switch (11) to its “OFF” position, and
remove the Batteries from the tool before performing any inspection, mainte-
nance, or cleaning.
Before each use: Inspect the general condition of the Laser Level. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, leaking Batter-
ies, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
3.
4.
Daily: With a clean cloth, remove all dirt, grease, and oil from the Laser Level. Do
not immerse the Laser Level in any liquids.
WARNING! All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this manual
are only to be attempted by a qualified service technician.
NOTE: NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT.
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