Harbor Freight Tools Laser Level 91179 User Manual

SELF-LEVELING  
CROSS LASER LEVEL  
91179  
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
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6. Do not direct the Laser Beam into the eyes of any person or animal.  
This may cause serious injury to the eye. Do not look directly into the beam  
during operation.  
7. Use the right tool for the job. There are certain applications for which this  
product was designed. Do not modify this product and do not use this  
product for a purpose for which it was not intended.  
8. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate  
any tool when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.  
9. Check for damaged parts. Before using this product, carefully check that it  
will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged  
parts, loose parts, and any other conditions that may affect the operation of  
this product. Do not disassemble the instrument or attempt to perform any  
internal servicing. Repair and servicing of this Laser are to be performed  
only by a qualified service technician.  
10. Do not use this Laser if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read  
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are  
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not use this product.  
11. Use only batteries of the type recommended-size “AA”. Do not mix old  
and new batteries. Do not use different types of batteries. Do not use  
rechargeable with alkaline batteries.  
12. Make certain to switch the Laser button to the “OFF” position when  
adjusting or when changing the batteries.  
13. Remove batteries if the Laser is not used for a long period of time.  
Note: Always switch to a fresh set of batteries when tool performance begins to  
diminish. This is a delicate instrument. Do not drop or jar the Laser.  
Warning:The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruc-  
tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may  
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution  
are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by  
the operator.  
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Identification of Parts  
Horizontal Plane  
Indicator Light  
Vertical Plane  
Indicator Light  
Battery Compartment  
3 “AA” Batteries (2)  
Horizontal Plane  
On/Off Switch  
H
IV  
Vertical Plane  
On/Off Switch  
Laser Output  
Window  
Center Line  
Locking Wheel  
0
360 Rotary Base  
5/8” Mounting  
Thread for  
Wall Mount (1)  
Wall Mount  
(1)  
Figure A  
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Features  
Independent laser diodes emit clear and precise red laser lines  
Magnetic damping compensator stabilizes quickly  
Alarm sounds when out of leveling range  
Use horizontal (level) and vertical (plumb) lines together, or separately  
Broad +/-5 0 self-leveling range  
Bearing pendulum compensator offers strong rigidity  
Pendulum lock protects the internal structure during transportation and  
storage  
Unit includes various accessories  
Level beam: .08" at 33'  
Accuracy  
Horizontal plane (end to end) ±2mm at 16' line length  
Vertical plane (end to end) ±3mm at 16' line length  
Approx. 46' at 33' target distance  
Line Length  
Fan Angle  
Approx. 70°  
Up to 65.5', dependent upon illumination of working area  
Two separate laser diodes  
Working Range  
Laser Source  
Self-leveling Range ±5°  
<6 seconds  
Self-leveling Speed  
Operating Time  
Power  
24 hours of continuous use  
3 X “AA” Alkaline Batteries  
3.5" Diameter X 5.9" Height  
1.543 Lbs.  
Size  
Weight  
Out-of-level Alert  
Pendulum Lock  
Built-in  
Built-in  
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Unpacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure the parts shown on the cover of this  
manual are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor  
Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual.  
Operating Instructions  
A Tripod may also be used with the Cross Line Laser (not included).  
1. After removing the Laser from the Carrying Bag (4), insert the three “AA”  
Batteries (2) into the battery compartment according to the polarity symbols  
shown in the Battery Compartment. Close the Battery Compartment door.  
See Figure A.  
2. Release the Pendulum Lock on the bottom of the Laser, by sliding the “door”  
to the center. See Figure B.  
(2)  
3 “AA” Batteries  
Pendulum  
Lock “door”  
(bottom of Laser)  
Figure B  
Figure A  
3. Be sure to set the Laser on as flat a surface as possible. The self-leveling  
range of the Laser is within ±5°. The Laser will work properly if it is  
positioned within its self-leveling range.  
4. Press the button on the top of the unit to switch “ON”. Either button will turn  
on the red indicator light. The “H” Button is for the horizontal line and the “IV”  
button is for the vertical line. See Figure C.  
Indicator  
Light  
Horizon-  
tal Light  
Vertical  
Light  
H
IV  
Figure C  
5. For safety reasons, after you have pushed either horizontal or vertical  
buttons to switch “ON”, there will be a delay of one second before the Laser  
beam is emitted. This delay will not happen when pressing the second  
button. If the Laser Beam blinks, it means it is still locked or NOT within the  
leveling range.  
6. Allow 4-6 seconds for the horizontal and vertical Laser lines to be stabilized.  
After stabilization, the Laser lines can be used for measurement reference.  
Laser lines may swing slightly due to vibration from surroundings.  
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How to Use the Rotary Base:  
1. Loosen the Hand Wheel and put the Laser unit on the Rotary Base. Adjust  
so that the “center line” under the Laser Window is aligned with the “center  
line” of the Rotary Base. Tighten the Hand Wheel. Recognize the rotating  
range according to the graduation aiming at the “center line.”  
See Figures D & E.  
Laser  
Window  
Center  
Lines  
Center Line  
on Laser  
and Center  
Line on  
Hand Wheel  
Rotary Base  
Figure D  
Figure E  
2. Rotating Base has a 3600 scale. Set at desired increments for measuring,  
i.e. tiles for flooring, cabinet installation, wainscoting and wallpapering,  
bathroom tiling, putting up pictures, aligning shelves, window framing, etc.  
See Figure E.  
To Use the Wall Mount:  
1. Fix the Wall Mount (1) to the wall with screws (not included). Be sure the  
holes drilled for the mounting of the screws are level and that the wall is solid  
and there are no hidden electrical wires that may interfere. Leave the screws  
extended from the wall by about 1/4” so you can slip the Wall Mount (1) on  
and off the wall. Use the Adjustment Knob to choose measurements. See  
Figure G. You can also use the Magnetic Bracket (3) (not shown) for hanging  
from a steel beam or shelf.  
2. Set the Hand Wheel, Rotary Base and Laser (assembled) on the shelf of the  
Wall Mount (1). Use the Mounting Knob for the Wall Mount (1) and thread it  
through the shelf and into the threaded hole on the bottom of the Laser/  
Rotary Base assembly. Adjust laser level to proper height. Lock it in place  
with the Holding Knob on the side of the Wall Bracket. See Figure F, G & H.  
Holding  
Knob  
Mounting  
Knob  
Wall Mount  
Shelf  
Figure F  
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Figure H  
Figure G  
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Level Beam Accuracy:  
1. Set up the instrument with the Wall Mount (1) or Tripod (not included),  
centered between two walls approximately 16 ft. apart. Please ensure the  
Rotary Base is approximately on level.  
2. Press both the horizontal and vertical buttons to project a laser cross on wall  
A. Mark point a1 at the intersection of the beams. Turn the cross line laser  
180° and repeat on wall B, marking point b1 at the intersection of the beams.  
See Figure I.  
3. Move the instrument to the point 2 ft. from wall A and repeat step 21 marking  
the intersections as a2 and b2.  
I
I
4. Measuring the distance between a1 and a2 as a1 -a2 , and b1, and b2  
I
I
as b1 -b2 .  
II  
II  
I I  
5. If a1-a2 - b1 -b2 <1mm, the accuracy is within tolerance. Otherwise, return  
the instrument to a qualified technician for repair.  
Figure I  
Horizontal Beam Level Accuracy (End to End)  
1. Set up the instrument with the Wall Mount (1) or Tripod (not included),  
approximately 16 ft. from the wall. Please ensure the Rotary Base in  
approximately level.  
2. Press both the horizontal and vertical buttons to project a laser cross on the  
wall, mark point M 8 ft. from the intersection of the beams on the horizontal  
1
beam. See Figure J.  
3. Turn the instrument until the vertical beam has moved 16.4 ft. to the right  
side, and mark M 8 ft. from the intersection of the beams on the horizontal  
2
line.  
4. Measure the distance between M1 and M2. See Figure J.  
5. If the distance is less or equal to  
2mm, the accuracy is within  
tolerance. Otherwise, take the  
M1  
8 ft.  
8 ft.  
Figure J  
instrument to a qualified  
technician for repair.  
M2  
16 ft.  
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Vertical Beam Level Accuracy (End to End)  
1. Set up the instrument with the Wall Mount (1) or Tripod (not included),  
approximately 16 ft. from the wall. (The wall should be at least 16-1/2 ft.  
high). Please ensure the Rotary Base is approximately level.  
2. Press both the horizontal and vertical buttons to project a laser cross on the  
wall, mark point A 8 ft. above the intersection of the beams on the vertical  
beam.  
3. Regarding A as a starting point and nail one end of a string with plumb bob  
(not included) on A. The length of the string should be over 16 ft..  
4. Mark M1 8 ft. from point A on the string.  
5. Mark M2 8 ft. above the intersection of the beams on the vertical line.  
6. Measure the distance between M1 and M2.  
7. If the distance is less or equal to 10 ft., the accuracy is within tolerance.  
Otherwise, take the instrument to a qualified technician for repair.  
After Using Laser  
1. Detach Laser from Wall Mount (1) or Tripod (not included).  
2. Switch off both laser lines, horizontal and vertical. Check to see indicator  
light is off.  
3. Lock Pendulum Lock by sliding the door from the center position. After use  
the Pendulum Lock should be locked before the instrument is put away in the  
Carrying Bag (4). See Figure B.  
Note: When the Pendulum Lock is unlocked, do not shake or strike the  
instrument, otherwise the mechanism inside could be damaged.  
Warning: Always make certain the Laser is OFF before adjusting or chang-  
ing batteries.  
To change the batteries, remove the Battery Cover, (see figure A), and insert  
three new “AA” Batteries. Follow the polarity symbols so that the positive and  
negative ends of the batteries match the diagram. Do not mix old and new  
batteries. Remove batteries when storing Laser.  
Warning: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of  
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (Califor-  
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
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Swing Mechanism Assembly  
Swing Mechanism Parts List  
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Body Parts Assembly  
Laser Body Parts List  
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Magnetic Damping  
Device Assembly  
Magnetic Damping  
Parts List  
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Rotary Base Assembly  
Rotary Base Assembly  
Parts List  
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Additional Parts List  
DESCRIPTION  
PART #  
QTY  
1
3
1
1
1
Wall Mount  
1
2
3
4
5
Double “AA” Batteries (not shown below)  
Magnetic Bracket  
Carrying Bag  
Laser Enhancement Glasses  
Part 4  
Part 1  
See Page 6  
Mounting  
Knob  
Part 5  
Part 3  
0
360 Rotary Base  
MaintenanceSee Pages 7 & 8  
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or chemicals to clean Cross Line Laser output  
window. Keep out of harsh, rainy conditions. Do not use a dryer or fire to dry this instrument.  
Always put the Cross Line Laser into the Carrying Bag (4) when not in use. This is a precise and  
delicate instrument. Handle with care  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS  
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR  
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE  
IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO  
REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR  
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN  
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES  
ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT  
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF  
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as  
replacement parts.  
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