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Product Manual

I:RA FTSM

48-in. DigitalMulti-function Level

with LaserTrac ¢M

Model No. 320. 48290

_l_ CAUTION! Read, understand, and

follow all Safety Rules and OperatingInstructions in this Manual before

using this product.

• WARRANTY

• SAFETY• DESCRIPTION• OPERATION• MAINTENANCE• TROUBLESHOOTING

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Warranty

Safety Instructions Pages 3-5

Description Pages 6-8

Operation Pages 8-13

Maintenance Page 13

Trouble Shooting Page 14

Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Back Cover

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ®TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year fromthe date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or Parts & Repair Center or

other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement, ifrepair proves impossible).

This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries,bits, or blades.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if thisproduct is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights, which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSZREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONSZ

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.

The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful atten-tion and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate

any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for properaccident-prevention measures.

_, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this man-

ual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER," "WARNING," and "CAU-TION" before using this digital level with LaserTrac. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

A_, DANGER: Failure to obey this safety warning will result in death or serious

injury to you or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

A_, WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning can result in death or serious

injury to you or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

A_, CAUTION: Failure to obey this safety warning may result in personal injury

to you or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead toequipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded

by the word "NOTE:" as in the example below:

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions arenot followed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS

_lk WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other

than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

A_, WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, tele-

scopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.

This level has a built-in laser light. The laser is a Class Ilia and emits outputpower of a maximum 2.5 mW and 635-665 nm wavelengths. These lasers do not

normally present an optical hazard. However, do not stare at the beam, as thiscan cause flash blindness.

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_, CAUTION: The following label is

on your tool. It indicates the locationfrom which the level emits the laser

light. Be aware of the laser-light loca-

tion when using the tool. Always make

sure that any bystanders in the vicinityof use are made aware of the dangers

of looking directly into the laser.

_, WARNING: Laser light. Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not

stare into the beam. Only turn the laser beam on when the level is on the worksurface. Class Ilia laser.

• Do not remove or deface any product labels. Removing product labels in-creases the risk of exposure to laser radiation.

• Do not stare directly at the laser beam or project the laser beam directlyinto the eyes of others. Serious eye injury could result.

• Do not place the Digital Level with LaserTrac in a position that may causeanyone to stare into the laser beam intentionally or unintentionally. Serious eyeinjury could result.

• Do not use any magnifying optical tools such as, but not limited to, tele-

scopes or transits to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

• Do not operate the Digital Level with LaserTrac around children or allow chil-dren to operate the tool. Serious eye injury could result.

• Always turn the Digital Level with LaserTrac off when it is not in use. Leaving thetool on increases the risk of someone inadvertently staring into the laser beam.

• Do not operate the Digital Level with LaserTrac in combustibleenvironments,such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.

• Do not use on surfaces, such as sheet steel, that have a shiny, reflective-surface. The reflective surface could reflect the beam back at the operator.

Beaware that laser light reflected off a mirror or any other reflective surfacecan also be dangerous.

• Do not attempt to modify the performance of this laser device in any way.Thismay result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation.

• Always use only the accessories that are recommended by Sears for usewith the Digital Level with LaserTrac. Use of accessories that have been de-signed for use with other laser tools could result in serious injury.

• Do not use the Digital Level with LaserTrac for any purpose other than thoseoutlined in this manual. This could result in serious injury.

• For further information regarding lasers, refer to ANSI-Z136.1 the Standard

For The Safe Use Of Lasers, available from the Laser Institute of America

(407) 380-1553.

Always use two "AAA" size batteries. Use of any other batteries may createa risk of fire.

• Follow all instructions and warnings on the package carefully.

• Insert the batteries correctly. Match the polarities: positive (+) to positiveand negative (-) to negative, as marked inside battery compartment.

• Do not short battery terminals.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. If batteries are weak, replace both ofthem with new batteries. The two new batteries should match each other

in brand and type.

• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of them according to yourlocal ordinance.

• Never dispose of batteries in fire.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. They are not playthings.

• Remove batteries and store separately if the level will not be used for

several days.

• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the level. If unqualified personsattempt to repair this laser product, serious injury may result. Any repairrequired on this laser product should be performed by authorized servicecenter personnel.

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KNOW YOUR LEVEL

Fig. 1

Battery Compartment

Horizontal Bubble Vial

Integrated 1 to 47-in.ruler

LCD Display Screen

Working Base

Soft Grip Handles

Endcaps

Laser On Demand Button

Plumb Bubble Vial Hanging Hole

Laser Light Aperture

NOTE: Before attempting to use your level, familiarize yourself with all of theoperating features and safety requirements.

This Craftsman 48-inch Digital Level is a highly versatile leveling tool designedfor fast, easy operation.

• Heavy-duty, lightweight aluminum construction

• LaserTrac laser beam extends a visual leveling line beyond the level

• LCD digital module is constructed of unbreakable ABS polymer, sealed

against dirt.

• Acrylic block bubble vials.

• Measures in degrees, with up to 0.1°accuracy.

• Measures any slope in percent.

• Measures level and plumb with either the LCD digital display or with the verti-cal and horizontal bubble vials.

NOTE: Install 2 "AAA" 1.5-volt batteries (sold separately) to power the LCD mod-ule display and the the LaserTrac laser beam features of this digital level. See'BATTERY INSTALLATION "section.

1. Power button - Press the button to turn the LCD display screen on, off.

2. LOD Display- Large, easy-to-read display screen reads right side up, evenwhen the level is upside down.

3. Sound On/Off Button - Used to activate the beeper. When button is pushed,beeper sounds at 0°, 45 °, 90 ° and last saved angle. To turn sound off, simplypush button again.

4. Hold Button - Push to hold the information on the current reading. The level

will hold nine different consecutive angle readings in its memory.

5. Zero Button - Absolute/relative angle conversion for the comparison of twowork-surface angles.

6. Convert Button - Use this button to convert measurements to different units.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Memory Recall Button - Push button to recall the last 9 measurements that

are stored in the memory. They will read in order of the latest measurement

starting with the most recent measurement. The measurements are indicatedas M9 through M1, with M1 being the first measurement taken.

LaserTrac System - Shoots a bright 635-665 nanometer laser beam with auseful visibility of up to 300-ft. indoors or outdoors.(This range is only ap-

plicable at night or in a dark environment).

Laser On Demand Button - Located on the right endcap of the level, powersthe laser on/off.

Laser Light Aperture - The laser beam is emitted from this opening, which is

on the left endcap of the level.

Bubble Vials - For visual determination of level and plumb.

Working Base


13. Battery compartment - Holds two "AAA" batteries to power LaserTrac systemand LCD display.

14. Integrated 1 to 47-in. ruler - For worksite convenience.

15. Large, sort grip handles - For comfortable carrying and holding the level

in position.

16. Hanging hole - For convenient storage.

17. Endcaps - Ends cushioned to help protect level from damage.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended Use Indoors or Outdoors

Laser Class Class Ilia, Max. output power _<2.5 mW

Power supply Two "AAA" 1.5-volt batteries

Measuring range 0° to 360 °

Optimum operating temperature range 0° to 40° C (32° to 104 ° F)

Accuracy of vials +0.029 ° (level or plumb)

Accuracy of digital display +0.1° (level or plumb)

Estimated battery life 10 hours with alkaline batteries

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BATTERY INSTALLATION (Fig. 2)

This multi-function digital level uses two "AAA" batteries (sold separately), topower the LCD module display and the LaserTrac features.

NOTE: Always turn off the level before installing or replacing the batteries.

1. Open the battery cover, Fig. 2located on the back of the

level (Fig. 2).

2. Insert two new "AAA"

alkaline batteries with the

polarity (+/-) as indicatedon the inside of the battery

compartment.

3. Securely close the cover.

LCD DISPLAY AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS

LCD screen icons

o --_v Up/Down Indicator:

• The zero line (0°) indicates the "true level."

• The second line, appearing either above or below the 0° line, indicates the

level's position relative to "true level."

• The arrow indicates the direction in which the level needs to be moved toachieve "true level."

Battery Power Icon - Indicates the amount of battery power in the unit.

Replace batteries when the black power bar disappears.

_)) Sound Icon - This icon appears on the screen when the beeper functionis activated.

MI Memory Icon - This icon indicates that the memory function is activated.

The Multifunction Digital Level with LaserTrac can recall the last ninesaved measurements.

Button Functions

Power Button (Power On/Off)

Press the button to turn the LCD display screen on.

• When the LCD screen first comes on, the ambient temperature is displayed

in Fahrenheit for approximately 2 seconds to help the user determine whetherthe level is being used in the optimum temperature range (32 ° to 104 ° F).

• The current angle of thelevel is then displayed on

the LCD screen, and a linerepresenting that angle is

shown, either above or belowthe line that indicates the

position of true level (Fig. 3).

• An arrow on the displayindicates the direction in

which the level needs to bemoved to reach true level.

• True level is indicated

when the angle line andthe level line in the display

are together, and the angleshows 0 (Fig. 4).

• Turn off the level bypressing the button

and holding it in forapproximately 3 seconds.

Fig. 3

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• The display will shut itself off when it has not been used for 5 minutes.


Zero Button - Absolute/relative angle conversion button for comparing two worksurface angles.

1. When the level is first turned on, it is in the absolute angle mode and displaysthe angle from true level.

2. Take a measurement of the first work surface; the LCD screen indicates the

angle between that surface and true level.

3. Press the zero button for the relative angle mode, and the level will set the firstangle to zero.

4. Move the digital level to the second work surface, and the LCD screenindicates the relative angle between the first and second surfaces.

5. To return to absolute angle again, turn the power button off and back on.

Convert Button - Converts the angle display on the LCD screen among threedifferent units.

• Press the button to proceed through the display units: Degrees (o),Slope (%),and Pitch (in/ft).

• Pitch readings are in increments of 1/8-in. per ft. Plus and minus signs indicatewhether the pitch is slightly more (+) or slightly less (-) than the pitch that isshown on the display..

LASERTRAC ALIGNMENT (Fig. 5)

This digital level contains a laser diode located inside the left end cap. It

provides a bright, 635-665 nanometer beam with a useful visibility that extendsup to 300-ft. indoors or outdoors (This range is only applicable at night or in a

dark environment).

1. To activate the LaserTrac,

press in the Laser onDemand Button located

on the right end cap of thelevel (Fig. 5).

2. The center of the laser

beam is 1-1/8-inch above

the bottom (working)surface of the level.

Remember that the laser

Fig.

Laser On Demand Button

point will be 1-1/8 inch higher than the surface on which the laser is sitting.

3. Level the work surface, and the laser will project up to 300-feet away to

enable you to level large areas.

4. The laser projects a round dot on the targeted surface. The dot size and

shape may change slightly with distance, temperature, or target-surface

material. The point to reference is the center of the dot pattern.

TO USE THE LEVEL FOR HORIZONTAL AND PLUMB MEASUREMENTS

Horizontal and Plumb measurements can be made with both the bubble vial and

the LCD display features

Horizontal

Use the level on horizontal surfaces to determine when they are level. Place the

level against the horizontal surface. The surface will be at true level when thebubble is positioned exactly between the marks on the level vial.

The LCD display represents the surface you are measuring as a line, either aboveor below the 0, or true level, line, with an arrow showing whether the surfaceshould be raised or lowered in order to be level.

The digital display shows the degree to which thesurface is "out of level." If the sound is turned on,

the level will beep when true level, or 0% is reached.

Plumb (Fig. 6)

• To find the plumb of a work surface, place thedigital level against the vertical surface with the

plumb bubble vial at the top. The surface will be attrue plumb when the bubble is positioned exactlybetween the marks on the vial.

The LCD display will show the actual angle of the

surface. "Plumb" is 90°; a beep will sound at 90 °if the sound function is turned on.

TO USE THE LEVEL FOR ANGLEMEASUREMENTS Fig. 7

Pitch (Fig. 7)

• The digital level can be used tomeasure pitch, for example, the

pitch of a roof.

• Pitch is measured in inches of

rise per foot of run.

• The pitch will be displayed as

inches (in 1/8-in. increments)per foot, with a + or a - sign to

indicate that the pitch is slightly above or below the displayed measurement. Pushthe Convert button to change the display to Pitch mode (in/ft).


Angle (Fig. 8)

The digital level measures

any angle in degrees, up to0.1° accuracy. If the soundbutton is turned on, the level

will beep at the 0°, 45 °, 90 °,

and last saved angle.

Push the convert button to

change the display to Anglemode (Z o).

Slope (Fig. 9)

The digital level measures thepercent slope of a surface.

This is useful when laying pipefor proper drainage. When the

display is in the slope mode,it will measure the surface in

percent, with exact level at0.0%. If the sound is turned

on, the level will beep at 0.0%and 100%.

Push the convert button to

change the display to Slope

mode (%).

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

ABSOLUTE AND RELATIVE ANGLE MEASUREMENTS

Absolute angle measurement

1. Place the digital level on a working surface with the base flat against the surface.

2. When level power is turned on, the display indicates the absolute angle

between "level" and the working surface. The zero line indicates the levelposition, and the arrow indicates the direction of the working surface eitherabove or below level.

3. To activate the beeper, push the beeper button. The beeper will sound when

the level is at 0 ° (level), 45 °, 90 ° (plumb), and last saved angle. To deactivatethe beeper, push the button a second time.

4. To save the measured angle in the memory, press the hold button. Thislevel can remember the last nine measurements. To display the data in

the memory, press the memory recall button to recall the recorded angles.The level will display the data, starting with the most recent measurements

and going backwards to the earliest in its memory. The measurements are

indicated as M9 through M1, with M1 being the first measurement taken.

5. To take a new measurement, press the hold button to return tomeasurement mode.

Relative angle measurement

The relative angle mode allows you to measure the difference between two

different surface angles.

1. Place the digital level on Surface 1.

2. The LCD screen indicates the absolute angle between true level and theSurface 1.

3.

4.

Press the ZERO button to activate the relative-angle measurement mode. Thecurrent angle will be considered to be 0.0 ° and the display will read 0.0%

Place the digital level on Surface 2, and the relative angle between Surface1 and Surface 2 will be displayed. The zero line indicates the Surface 1

position, and the arrow indicates the orientation of Surface 2, either above orbelow Surface 1.

5. At this point you can change the display units for the measured angle fromdegrees (o), to pitch (inch/foot), or slope (%) by pressing the convert button.

This digital level has been designed to be a low-maintenance tool. However, in

order to maintain its performance, follow these directions:

• Handle the tool with care. Treat it as a precision optical device, such as acamera or binoculars.

• Avoid exposing the tool to shock, continuous vibration, or extreme hot or cold

temperatures.

• Store the tool indoors and in a safe place.

• The Level is designed to be weather resistant and construction-site tough. Ifthe level is splashed with mortar or other construction-site residue, simply

wipe it clean with a damp cloth.

• Do Not immerse the level in water.

• Aluminum surfaces can be cleaned with a non-abrasive powder.

• Remove the batteries from the tool if it is not going to be used for an

extended period.

• Do not attempt to take the level apart.


PROBLEM

Batteries are low

on power.

Laser point is not

projected.

The LCD screenwill not turn on.

CAUSE SOLUTION

• Batteries are • Replace with new batteries.depleted.

• Laser On DemandSwitch is not On.

• Batteries are

installed incorrectly.

• Battery power is low.

• Laser diode is

damaged.

• Batteries are

installed incorrectly.

• Battery voltage is low.

• The LCD screen is

not functioning.

Check to make sure the switch

is in the "On" position.

• Reinstall batteries with

correct polarity.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Take tool to Sears Service

Center

• Reinstall batteries with

correct polarity.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Take tool to Sears ServiceCenter.


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