OPERATION
Basic Leveling
As with any level referencing instrument, checking calibration before each use is recommended.
1.
Set the instrument on any smooth surface, or mount to a 5⁄8" x 11 tripod and adjust to desired
height.
2.
Use the leveling screws and level vials to level the instrument. Each leveling screw controls
the vial opposite the screw (the front leveling screw controls the "Y" axis, and the side
leveling screw controls the "X" axis).
NOTE: The more accurately the vial bubbles are centered, the more accurate the laser beam will
be for referencing level.
3.
Turn power on and press the control button once for "FAST" speed (ideal for use outdoors
with a laser detector), or twice for "SLOW" speed (ideal for indoor use). You have created a
highly visible, level reference line (Fig. 3).
Plumbing
1.
On a flat surface, place the instrument on its back using the built-in trivet (control button
facing upward).
2.
Level the instrument by viewing the plumb vial and turning the front leveling screw until the
plumb vial bubble is centered (Fig. 4).
3.
Turn power on and press the control button until you reach your desired speed. You have
created a highly visible, plumb reference line!
Stopping the Rotary Head
It is possible to stop rotation of the head in order to manually direct the laser dot towards a target,
much like a straight-line laser.
1.
Turn the unit on by pressing the control button.
2.
Press two more times until the "STOP" LED is lit. The rotary head will stop turning.
3.
Align the laser beam to your target by turning the rotary head manually.
Sweep Modes (Point & Shoot Scanning)
The LM30's Sweep Modes create an easily visible laser "chalk line" that you can direct by
manually turning the rotary head.
This is especially useful on job sites where you must contain the laser's location to avoid
interference with other laser users or laser detectors on site. Also, this feature is very useful for
extending the range of the visible beam.
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