GENERAL PL-100G PIPE LASER

FRONT

Diagram of the laser unit with labels pointing to:

• Laser port
• 4x interchangeable feet
• 5/8" x 11 thread
• Surveying plumb LED indicator
• Pipe laser bracket mounting thread
• LCD display
• Control panel
• Handle
• Battery pack

CONTROL PANEL

Diagram of the control panel with labels pointing to:

• I.R Remote sensor
• LCD display
• Dot left button
• LCD backlight button
• Grade mode button
• Negative grade adjustment button
• SET button
• ENT button
• Positive grade adjustment button
• Dot right button
• Enter button
• Power on / off button

LCD SCREEN

Diagram of the LCD screen showing:

• Laser direction indicator (up arrow)
• Plus / minus indicator
• Digital bubble vial (horizontal oval with bubble)
• Grade value display (+00.000%)
• Battery level indicator (battery icon)

POWER SUPPLY

• The instrument is supplied with a rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, located in the base of the unit.
• It is recommended that the battery pack be completely charged before use.
• Use of the unit over time and changes in temperature may cause increases or decreases in charging and operation time.
• The power indicator light will flash when the battery is low. The unit should be re-charged as soon as possible. Alternatively, the alkaline batteries should be replaced.

Inserting & removing the Ni-Mh battery pack

• Insert the battery pack according to polarity.
• Secure the battery pack in place via the two screws on either side.
• To remove the battery pack, unscrew the screws and pull out the battery pack.

CHARGING THE NI-MH BATTERY PACK

• Remove the plug covering the charging port on the battery pack.
• Align the pins on the charger and charging port and screw into place.
• Plug the charger into a power source.
• Progress will be shown on the LED lights displayed on the charger as below:
  • Red (constant) = Battery is charging
  • Green (constant) = Battery is charged
• Charging time is up to 6 hours on a discharged battery.

⚠ WARNING: Only use the supplied charger. Using an incorrect charger will void the warranty. Do not charge alkaline batteries.

Image showing the battery pack connected to the charger.

SET UP AND OPERATION

SET UP

• Select a place as close as practical to the work site. Ensure the location is clear of traffic.
• Place the laser on a level surface such as a bench or mount. Use the bubble vial on the LCD screen to level the unit.

OPERATION: Powering on / setting up

• To turn the unit on press the power button.
• Press and hold the dot left and dot right buttons simultaneously to centre the laser beam. The laser direction symbol will flash during centering.
• Use the dot left and dot right buttons to adjust the beam as required.
• The LCD screen will indicate the position of the beam.

Diagram showing laser dot positions:

• Far left: A single upward arrow on the left.
• Left: Two upward arrows on the left.
• Centered: Three upward arrows in the center.
• Right: An upward arrow and a downward arrow on the right.
• Far right: Two upward arrows and two downward arrows on the right.

SETTING UP GRADES

• To create slopes and grades, enter grade mode by pressing the grade mode (set) button. +00.000% will be displayed on the screen.
• To set a grade, press the negative grade adjustment or positive grade adjustment button to adjust the percentage required. Press and hold for faster adjustment.
• Press the enter button to accept.

TILT ALARM

The unit may be levelled by using the digital bubble vial displayed on the LCD screen.

Digital bubble vial states:

• Left bubble: Digital bubble vial showing a bubble to the left, with a flashing arrow pointing left, indicating the left side is beyond the leveling range.
• Centered bubble: Digital bubble vial showing a centered bubble, indicating the laser is level.
• Right bubble: Digital bubble vial showing a bubble to the right, with a flashing arrow pointing right, indicating the right side is beyond the leveling range.

If the unit is tilted too far forward or backward, an alarm will sound indicating adjustment is required. A diagram will also appear on the LCD screen:

• Diagram showing tilt alarm: An upward arrow above a horizontal line with a bubble indicates 'Lower the handle side'.
• Diagram showing tilt alarm: A downward arrow below a horizontal line with a bubble indicates 'Raise the handle side'.

FRONT

Diagram of the remote control with labels pointing to:

• Dot left button
• Grade mode button
• Negative grade adjustment button
• LCD backlight button
• Battery compartment
• SET button
• ENT button
• Dot right button
• Positive grade adjustment button
• Enter button
• Power button

USING YOUR REMOTE

OPERATION: Powering on / setting up

• To turn the unit on press the power button.
• Press and hold the dot left and dot right buttons simultaneously to centre the laser beam. The laser direction symbol will flash during centering.
• Use the dot left and dot right buttons to adjust the beam as required.
• The LCD screen will indicate the position of the beam.

Diagram showing laser dot positions:

• Far left: A single upward arrow on the left.
• Left: Two upward arrows on the left.
• Centered: Three upward arrows in the center.
• Right: An upward arrow and a downward arrow on the right.
• Far right: Two upward arrows and two downward arrows on the right.

Sleep mode

• To enter your instrument into sleep mode, press the power button when the instrument is already on. Your laser will then save its current data and enter into sleep mode.
• While in sleep mode, the LED light will flash slowly to indicate that sleep mode is active.
• To exit sleep mode, press the power button, waking the instrument.
• If the instrument is not waked within 30 minutes, it will automatically power off.

OVERVIEW

ℹ The pipe laser bracket is an optional accessory which can be purchased from your retailer.

Diagram of the pipe laser bracket with labels pointing to:

• Pipe laser mounting thumb screw
• Grade adjustment thumb screw
• Height adjustment thumb screw (not pictured)
• Adjustable levelling feet

USING THE PIPE LASER BRACKET

ℹ The pipe laser bracket is an optional accessory which can be purchased from your retailer.

• Attach the pipe laser to the bracket via the thread on the top of the laser so the pipe laser is suspended in the air.
• Place the bracket and pipe laser in the desired location and adjust the adjustable levelling feet into a level position.
• Loosen the height adjustment thumb screw and either raise or lower the pipe laser to the desired position and tighten the height adjustment thumb screw firmly.
• Ensure that the grade setting on the pipe laser bracket is set to 0%.
• Choose your desired grading method:
  • a) Automatic Precise Dial-in Grade (via pipe laser) - Please refer to the setting up grades on page 10.
  • b) Manual Rough Grade (via pipe laser bracket) - Ensure that the grade setting on the pipe laser is set to 00.000%. Loosen the grade adjustment thumb screw and tilt the pipe laser to the desired percentage (e.g. 15%) and tighten the grade adjustment thumb screw firmly.

⚠ Warning: this grading method is for rough (inaccurate) grades only due to how level the pipe laser bracket is on a flat surface or in a pipe, and also how precisely the grade has been set on the pipe laser bracket.

Diagram showing the pipe laser mounted on the pipe laser bracket.

3 YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY PERIOD

1. The warranty period for your tool is 3 years from the date of purchase.
2. The warranty period for batteries, battery packs and chargers is 1 year from the date of purchase.
3. Calibrations are not covered under warranty as they are deemed wear and tear.
4. All products have a standard warranty period; you do not have to register your products to obtain the standard warranty period.
5. To claim under this warranty, the date of purchase of the tool must be documented by an invoice/receipt.

7 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD

1. The extended warranty is available on selected tools only.
2. You may extend the warranty period for your tool to 7 years from the date of purchase. This excludes batteries, battery packs and chargers.
3. Calibrations are not covered under warranty as they are deemed wear and tear.
4. To obtain the extended warranty, the registration process must be completed within 30 days from the date of purchase.
5. Failure to register your product online and/or submission of a valid invoice/receipt will void the warranty extension.
6. Please ensure ALL information submitted/uploaded is correct.
7. Extended warranty is ONLY available via online registration; offline (mailing in of warranty registration) will not be accepted.

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

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