A rotating laser level makes a number of jobs easier and faster. Anytime you need a horizontal line drawn around a room, the rotating laser level is the tool to use. Available as a rental from home centers, the tool can be used for a few hours and returned for minimal cost compared to the purchase of a new one. Rotating laser levels are especially useful for hanging drop ceilings and installing horizontal moldings such as chair rail or picture rail.
Instructions
1. Mount the laser on the wall or on a tripod. Self-leveling units will automatically seek a level position, but other units must be leveled by adjusting the bubble on the top of the tool.
2. Adjust the laser unit so that it is at the approximate height required for the project. Recheck the bubble and make adjustments if necessary.
3. Put on the red laser enhancement glasses and turn on the laser. As the rotating laser unit spins and comes up to speed, you will see the red line drawn on the wall by the laser.
4. Use the 4-foot level to confirm the line projected on the wall is level. If not, make adjustments to the level knobs on the rotating laser unit until the lines are level.
5. Fine tune the height of the unit until the line projected is at the exact height required. Check the line on the wall again for levelness and make any final adjustments to level and height until the line is perfect.
6. Using a 2- or 4-foot level as a straight edge, draw pencil lines on the walls that match the laser line, and make sure the pencil line is level. This will ensure you have a line even if the laser is temporarily blocked while you are working.
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