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Porter-Cable LR1100 manual

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    Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for futur e refer ence. Model No. ______________________________________ T ype ___________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________ Part No. 905069 - 04-15-02 ESP[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Use battery operated rotary level with alkaline batteries only . Use of any other batteries may permanently damage the rotary level. PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a laser . Do not use rotary level while tir ed or under the influence of drugs, [...]

  • Page 3

    3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter -Cable Model LR 1100 Rotary Level is a self-leveling, remote-contr olled, precision laser level of superior quality that is time-saving and easy to use. Place it on any surface and the perfectly balanced, self-leveling pendulum inside the device takes care of the r est. ASSEMBL Y Rotary Level Features Base U[...]

  • Page 4

    4 OPERA TION Quick Guide to Using Rotary Level The One Minute Set-Up 1. Set the Base Unit up on a tripod or any surface that is within 10° of level. There are two tripod mounts built into the bottom of the Adjusting Base - a 5/8" x 11 (standard transit level tripod) and 1/4" x 20 (camera-type tripod). 2. Extend the Antenna on the base un[...]

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    5 Using the Remote Control The Remote Control is one of the features that makes Rotary Level unique in the field of laser leveling systems. Using the Remote Control, you can control the rotation of the Base Unit from up to 100 feet away! Y ou don't even have to be "in sight" of the Base Unit because the Remote Control operates on rad[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Battery replacement Base Unit - 4 "AA" Alkaline Batteries 1. Unscrew the battery housing cover using either your fingers or a coin. Lift the cover off. 2. Insert the new batteries according to the illustrations on the battery slots. 3. Replace the battery housing cover and tighten the screw secur ely . Remote Control - 1 9-V olt Battery[...]

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    7 Recalibration Rotary Level can be recalibrated by you, in the field. If Rotar y Level is dropped, you should recalibrate. 1. Choose your recalibration site. T o get the most accurate calibration possible, it is best to use two vertical (plumb) surfaces directly opposite each other , 100' apart (50' minimum). The recalibration pr ocess s[...]

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    8 8. Move the base unit to about 5' from Surface B (the location you just marked). Raise or lower the Base Unit so that the laser dot hits the spot you have already marked. 9. Using the Remote Control, r otate the Base Unit until the laser dot is exactly on, directly above, or dir ectly below the point marked on Surface A. Mark this new spot. [...]

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    9 T roubleshooting When the… LED does not come on when Lens Cover is up. LED and Laser blink continuously . Remote Control will not drive the Base Unit. Laser & LED shut off without warning blinks. Base Unit will not move on Adjusting Base. The batteries in the Base Unit may need to be changed. Change the batteries, then turn the Base Unit on[...]

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    10 Line Generating Feature Y ou have just purchased your Self-Leveling, Remote Controlled Laser , Rotary Level with the new line-generating feature. The following outlines the operation of the feature with your Rotary Level. The line-generating feature converts Rotary Level’ s single laser dot into a line of bright dots, designed specifically for[...]

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    11 - Reorient or relocate the r eceiving antenna - Increase the separation between the equipment and r eceiver - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This[...]

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    12 REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST 905898 ANTENNA 905899 REMOTE CONTROL 905900 REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERY COVER 905901 BA TTERY COVER SCREW 905907 BA TTERY COVER 905972 CALIBRA TION PORT PLUG ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter -Cable Supplier , Porter -Cable • D elta Factory Service Centers, and Porter -Cable Authorized[...]

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    The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la POR TER-CABLE • DEL T A): BAMMER ® , LASERLOC ® , OMNIJIG ® , POCKET CUTTER ® , PORT A-BAND ® , PORT A-PLANE ® , PORTER-CABLE ® , QUICKSAND ® , SANDTR[...]