Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser Instruction Manual

Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser

Safety Instructions

• Avoid direct eye exposure. The laser beam can cause severe eye damage and/or blindness. Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people unnecessarily.
• Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. The reflective surface could reflect the beam at the operator or other persons.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified in the manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• When the laser is brought into a warm environment from very cold conditions, or vice versa, allow it to come to the surrounding temperature before use.
• Always store the cross laser indoors, avoid substantial knocks, continuous vibration or extreme temperatures.
• Always keep the tool away from dust, liquids, and high humidity. These may damage internal components or affect accuracy.
• If laser radiation hits your eye, you must close your eyes and immediately turn your head away from the beam.
• Do not position the laser beam so that it unintentionally blinds you or others.
• Do not look into a laser beam using magnifying optical devices such as binoculars or a telescope, as this will increase the level of eye injury.

Overview

Accessory

Not included in standard equipment, available as an accessory.

Change Batteries

1. Change the batteries when the laser beams begin to dim.
2. If the cross laser is not in use for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the battery compartment. This will prevent batteries from leaking and causing corrosion damage.

Fuel Gauge

After switching on the laser, the fuel gauge will display the battery life.

POWER SAVE

• Use power save mode to extend the battery run time.
• Power save mode is indicated by dimmed laser beams and the power save indicator pulsing. Visual range is decreased in power save mode.
• Power save indicator will change from pulsing to solid Green when turned OFF.
• The tool will automatically switch to power save mode if less than 7% of battery charge remains.

Track Clip

• Fix the track clip with screws to a pillar.
• Or clamp the track clip to ceiling channels, racks….

Magnetic Wall Mount

• Use the magnetic wall mount to fix the laser to a wall or metallic structures, or similar. Or fix it with a screw or nail on a pillar.
• Turn the laser 360°. Use the adjustment knob for 20° pivot micro adjustment.

Green Target Plate

Use the green target plate to improve visibility of the laser beam in unfavourable conditions and at greater
distances.

Tripod Mount

Use the tripod mount to fix the laser on a tripod.

Self-Leveling Mode

1. Place the cross laser on a solid, flat, vibration-free surface or a tripod.
2. Turn the rotation dial to position. The cross laser can generate 2 laser beams and 4 laser points.
   • horizontal beam forward
   • vertical beam forward
   • plumb points
   • horizontal points
3. The cross laser will generate forward cross beams, including 4 laser points, when all beams are activated.
4. Choose the beams that you want to work with by pushing the MODE button.
   • If the initial level of the cross laser is beyond ± 4° and the self-leveling mode is activated, the laser beams will fla.sh In this case, reposition the cross laser.
5. Before moving the cross laser, turn the rotation dial to: . This will lock the pendulum and protect your cross laser.

Manual Mode

In manual  mode, the classer’s self-leveling mechanism is disabled, and the laser lines can be set at
any slope required.

1. Place the cross laser on a solid, flat, vibration-free surface or a tripod.
2. Turn the rotation dial to position. Same as in the self-leveling mode, but the laser beams are interrupted every 8 seconds.
3. Choose the beams that you want to work with by pushing the operation push button.Tilt the laser using a tripod and adjust to the desired angle and height.
4. To turn the Manual mode off, turn the rotation dial or turn the rotation dial.

Functions

With the plumb function, a point on the floor and the ceiling can be projected. Use the plumb function, e.g., to transfer reference points for light installation, vents, and transfer of heights.

Dectector

For outdoor work under direct sunlight or bright conditions and extended indoor ranges of up to 50 meters / 164 feet, use the Milwaukee detector. A detector is not included and must be purchased separately. For information on how to operate the detector, please refer to the operating instructions for the detector.

Accuracy Check

This cross laser left the factory fully calibrated. Milwaukee recommends that the user check the accuracy of the laser periodically, especially if the unit falls or is mishandled. If the maximum deviation of the laser is exceeded in one of the accuracy checks, please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).

1. Checking the height accuracy of the horizontal beam.
2. Checking the leveling accuracy of the horizontal beam.
3. Checking the leveling accuracy of the vertical beam.
4. Checking Plumb accuracy
5. Squaring

Before checking the laser accuracy, after mounting the laser on the tripod, check the leveling of the
tripod.

Height Accuracy

1. Set up the laser on a tripod or a flat surface between two walls, A and B, approximately 10 meters apart.
2. Position the laser level approximately 0.5 meters from wall A.
3. Switch ON the self-leveling mode and press the mode button to project the horizontal and the vertical cross beams towards wall A.
4. Mark the center of the cross beams on the wall as A1.
5. Turn the laser 180° towards wall B and mark the center of the cross beams as b1 on the wall.
6. Move the laser level towards wall B and position it approximately 0.5 meters fromwall Bvv
7. Mark on wall B the center of the cross beams as b2. If the b1 & b2 are not overlapping, adjust the tripod height to make sure b1& b2overlapg
8. Turn the laser 180° towards wall A, and mark on the wall the center of the cross beams as a2.
9. Measure the distances: Δa= |a2 – a1|
10. . Δa should be no more than 6 mm.

Horizontal Beam

For this check, a free surface of approx. 10 x 10 meters is required.

1. Set up the laser on a tripod or a solid surface between two walls, A and B, approximately 5 meters apart.
2. Position the laser level approximately 5 meters from the center of the room.
3. Switch ON the self-leveling mode and press the mode button to project the horizontal line towards wall A and B.
4. Mark the center of the laser line point a1 on wall A and point b1 on wall B.
5. Move the laser level approximately 10 meters away and turn the laser 180° toward walls A and B.
6. Mark the center of the laser line point a2 on wall A and point b2 on wall B.
7. Measure the distances
   • Δa= |a2- a1|
   • Δb= |b1- b2|
8. The difference | Δa – Δb| should be no more than 6 mm

Vertical Beam

1. Hang an approximately 2 m plumb line on a wall.
2. After the plumb line has settled, mark point A1a1 on the wall, behind the plumb line, near the plumb cone.
3. Set up the cross laser on a tripod or a flat surface in front of the wall at a distance of approximately 2.5 m.
4. Switch ON the self-leveling mode, and press the mode button to project the vertical beam towards the plumb line.
5. Turn the laser so that the vertical beam will merge with the plumb line below the hanging point.
6. Mark point A2 on the wall, in the middle of the vertical beam at the same height as A1.
7. The distance between a1 and a2 should be no more than 0.75 mm.

Checking Plumb Accuracy

1. Set up the cross laser on a tripod.
2. Switch ON the self-leveling mode and press the mode button to switch to the plump function.
3. Mark the upper plumb dot on the ceiling as point a1 (see the illustration).
4. Mark the lower plumb dot on the floor as point b.
5. Mark the center of the upper plumb dot on the ceiling as point a2.
6. The distance between points a1 and a2 marked on the ceiling is an indication of the actual deviation of the laser level from the ideal plumb line.
7. If the measuring distance is 5m, the maximum permissible deviation is: 5 m x (+/- 0.3 mm/m) x 2 = +/ – 3 mm.
8. The distance between a1 and a2 should not be more than 6 mm.

Squaring Procedure

1. Mark a reference (point x) on the floor that is equidistant from each wall in the center of a room.
2. Turn ON the laser and switch to the “Unlocked” position. Ensure Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser that the laser is in Perpendicular Level, Plumb Points, and Horizontal Points mode (all lasers ON).
3. Using the down plumb point, align the laser directly over the center of point (x) on the floor.
4. With the laser in place, mark point (I) at the intersection of the lines directly in front of the laser on wall A. Without moving the laser, also mark the center of the right Horizontal point (II) on wall B.
5. Rotate the laser 90 degrees clockwise around the plumb point (x) and align the left Horizontal dot with the previously marked point I.
6. With the laser in position, mark point (III) on wall B at the intersection of the perpendicular lines directly in front of the laser. Without moving the laser, mark point (IV) on wall C using the right horizontal point.
7. The deviation (d) between points II & III should be no more than 3 mm at 10 m.
8. Lastly, rotate the laser 180º clockwise around the plumb point (x) so that the right horizontal point is aligned with the previously marked point I. Without moving the laser, use the left horizontal point mark (V) on wall C.
9. The deviation (d) between points IV & V should be no more than 3 mm at 10 m.

Maintainance

Wipe the aperture lens and the body of the cross laser with a clean soft cloth. Do not use solvents. Although the cross laser is dust and dirt-resistant to a certain degree, do not store it in dusty places, as long-term exposure may damage internal moving parts. If the cross laser is exposed to water, dry the laser level before returning it to the carrying case to prevent corrosion damage.

Technical Data

The Lithium-ion battery and the battery compartment are excluded Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser from IP 54. Only non-conductive deposits occur, whereby occasional temporary conductivity caused by condensation is expected.

Specific Condition

The laser is innovatively designed for a very broad range of professional jobs, including:

• Aligning tiles, marble, cabinets, borders, moldings, and trimmings
• Marking layout for doors, windows, rails, stairs, fences, gates, decks, and pergolas installation.
• It is intended for determining and checking horizontal and vertical lines.
• Levelling suspended ceilings, Levelling pipe installations, Window partitioning and pipe alignment, laying out perimeter walls for electric installations.

Disposal

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment, or unsorted municipal waste. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser advice and a collection point. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and Waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge.

Your contribution to the re-use and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand for raw materials. Milwaukee M12 CLL4P 12V Cross Line Laser Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste Electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable, recyclable materials, which can be adversely.

• European Conformity Mark
• British Confomity Mark

Customer Support

• Website: https://www.milwaukeetool.com

FAQs

What type of batteries does the M12 CLL4P use?

Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM (12V) battery packs power the M12 CLL4P. It offers long runtime and cordless convenience and works with all M12 battery types.

How accurate is the cross-line laser?

With an accuracy of ±1/8 inch at 30 feet (±3 mm at 10 meters), the M12 CLL4P ensures accurate alignment for the majority of professional and do-it-yourself applications.

How do I turn on and operate the laser lines?

To turn on the laser, press the power button once. In order to create a cross line, the unit projects both vertical and horizontal lines that intersect. Depending on what you’re doing, you can choose between only horizontal, only vertical, or both lines.

What is the laser range?

Up to fifty feet (15 meters) indoors, the visible laser lines are visible.

How do I mount or position the laser for best results?

With its magnetic base and 1/4-20 tripod thread, the M12 CLL4P is simple to mount on metal surfaces or tripods for a variety of location options and hands-free use.

How do I calibrate the laser?

Consult the calibration check section of the handbook if you think there may be misalignment. If there are serious problems, get in touch with Milwaukee service centres for expert recalibration.

Is the M12 CLL4P water or dust-resistant?

Indeed, it has an IP54 classification, which makes it ideal for normal job site circumstances and protects against water splashes and dust intrusion.

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

On a fully charged M12 battery, you can anticipate 4 to 6 hours of continuous laser operation, depending on the battery capacity.