General Homeline THE-1 Instruction Manual

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R O T A R Y L A S E R

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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SAFETY

Read the following safety instructions before attempting to operate this product.

Keep these instructions in a safe place or store in the carry case for future reference.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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instructions.

▪ Use the laser only with the specifically designated batteries.

▪ Store the laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

▪ Use only accessories that are recommended for your model.

▪ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Repairs, service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel will void the warranty. Only approved and authorised service technicians can carry out warranty repairs.

▪ Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

▪ Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser beam.

Serious eye injury could result.

▪ Do not position the laser near a reflective surface which may reflect the laser beam toward anyone’s eyes. Serious eye injury could result.

▪ Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.

▪ Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height.

▪ Do not let children come in contact with the laser.

▪ Turn the laser off when it is not in use. Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into the laser beam.

▪ Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result.

▪ Do not remove or deface warning labels.

▪ Position the laser securely on a level surface.

Damage to the laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls.

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THE LASER. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Disassembling the laser will void all warranties on the product. Do not modify the product in any way. Modifying the tool may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

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▪ Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally.

▪ Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.

▪ Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height.

▪ Do not let children come in contact with the laser.

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ITEM CHECKLIST

Please ensure the following items are included with your laser level.

If anything is missing please contact your retailer.

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General Homeline THE-1 Detector & clamp Tripod & staff

INCHES

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CM

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Laser target Laser glasses Carry case Alkaline batteries

LASER OVERVIEW (FRONT)

Rotating laser port

Control panel

Protective lighthouse

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LASER OVERVIEW (BASE)

5/8” x 11 thread for horizontal operation on a tripod

Battery thumb screw

LASER CONTROL PANEL

Clockwise rotation

Speed control

Speed control indicator

Power

Counter clockwise rotation

Scanning mode

Tilt alarm

Tilt alarm indicator

Power indicator

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DETECTOR OVERVIEW

Sound on / off

Coarse / fine detection

Power

LCD display screen

Laser sensor

Speaker

USING YOUR LASER

POWER SUPPLY

Alkaline batteries

▪ The instrument is supplied with four

C-cell alkaline batteries

Inserting the alkaline batteries

▪ Loosen the battery thumb screw on the base of the instrument and remove the battery tray.

▪ Insert the batteries according to polarity.

▪ Place the battery tray into the base of the instrument so that the battery tray terminals and battery compartment terminals are aligned. Tighten the battery thumb screw.

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HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENT SET UP

Level surface set up

▪ Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

▪ Place the laser level onto a reasonably level surface with the lighthouse facing upwards.

Tripod set up

▪ Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

▪ Extend the tripod legs to the required height and then spread the legs wide enough so that the tripod platform is stable.

▪ Place the laser level onto the tripod with the lighthouse facing upwards and thread the yoke into the base until firm.

Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to the laser level or tripod.

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VERTICAL MEASUREMENT SET UP

Level surface set up

▪ Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

▪ Place the laser level onto a reasonably level surface with the control panel facing upwards.

OPERATION

Powering on

▪ Press the power button once and the instrument will power on and begin automatically self-levelling. When this levelling process is complete, the penta prism inside the lighthouse will start rotating.

▪ If the instrument is outside the self levelling range the instrument will not level causing the laser beam to flash continuously. If this occurs, reposition the instrument onto a level surface until the instrument can level off.

Powering off

▪ Press the power button once and the instrument will power off.

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Speed control

▪ Press the speed control button to cycle through various rotational speeds.

▪ The speed control indicator will flash slowly when speed is slow and fast when speed is increased.

Scanning mode

▪ To focus the laser beam between two points press the scanning mode button.

Pressing the button multiple times will adjust the angle of the beam.

▪ To cancel scan mode press the scanning mode button several times to cycle through to full rotation.

Rotation direction

▪ Whilst the instrument is in scanning mode press the clockwise or counter clockwise button to change the rotation of the laser head.

Tilt alarm

▪ Once the instrument has been levelled off the tilt alarm can be enabled by pressing the tilt alarm button. The tilt alarm indicator light will flash continuously whilst active.

▪ If the instrument is disturbed while the alarm is active the instrument will stop rotating and will need to be powered off and on again to reset its level position.

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USING YOUR DETECTOR

▪ Switch the detector on by pressing the power button. The speaker will beep once indicating the instrument is operating.

▪ The LCD screen will display the battery level, detection mode and speaker function.

▪ To change between coarse and fine mode press the coarse / fine mode button

▪ Move the detector into the path of the laser beam.

▪ Hold the detector upright for horizontal beams. Rotate the detector 90°for vertical beams.

▪ The direction arrows or level line on the LCD screen will indicate the position of the laser beam. The detector will emit a constant beep once the level position has been located.

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CHECKING CALIBRATION

Before doing any precision levelling it is advised to check the calibration of the instrument.

▪ Set up the laser on a tripod at about 30m facing a wall or staff with a detector.

▪ Allow the instrument to level.

▪ Detect and note laser position on the wall or staff.

▪ Without moving the tripod rotate the instrument 180°.

▪ Detect and note laser position on the wall or staff.

▪ Calculate the distance between the two readings.

▪ The difference should be within 6mm at 30m.

▪ If the instrument is out of calibration it is advised to send it in to Spot-on.

(see www.spoton.com.au for details)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Error

Laser does not turn on

Cause & Solution

▪ Check the batteries. They may be in the wrong way or need replacing.

▪ Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

Laser turns on but does not rotate

▪ Check the batteries.

▪ Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

▪ Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.

Laser does not remain on for long periods of use.

▪ Check the batteries.

▪ Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

Laser does not level off

Detector does not detect the laser beam

Detector speaker is not functioning

▪ Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.

▪ Instrument may have low power.

▪ Instrument may have impact damage.

▪ Check the batteries.

▪ Check that the laser is operating correctly.

▪ Check sound is on.

▪ Check the laser is operating correctly and producing a beam.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

▪ Reflective surfaces such as glass may reflect the beam, causing two beams to strike the detector at the same time. This may create inaccurate reference points.

▪ This is a precision measuring instrument and should always be handled with care and transported within the carry case provided.

▪ Whenever possible, store the instrument in a dry, shady location.

▪ Calibration of the instrument is recommended: every six months, if ongoing accurate levelling is required, or an impact has occurred.

▪ The operator should check the accuracy of the instrument before precision levelling is attempted. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate measurements.

▪ The supplied charger is specific to this product. Do not purchase or use any other type of charger or power adaptor.

▪ Clean the instrument with a dry, soft cloth after use in dusty, damp or wet conditions before storing.

▪ Smudges and fingerprints may be removed with a damp tissue or a soft, lintfree cloth.

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WARRANTY

The General Homeline THE-1 comes with a 1 (one) year manufacturers warranty.

AUSTRALIA

“Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian

Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.”

For more information please visit consumerlaw.gov.au

NEW ZEALAND

For more information please visit consumerprotection.govt.nz

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

To assist you with any queries or technical questions please contact customer support

Australia: 1300 658 338

New Zealand: 0800 367 527

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Product code

Warranty

Accuracy

Operating range

Levelling range

Laser class

Battery life

Battery type

IP rating

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

General Homeline THE-1

70002

1 Year

±3mm at 30m

300m (diameter)

±9% / ±5°

2 Red

20 hours

4x C

65

1.85

185 x 195 x 150

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