Place the Strait-Line laser level on the work surface as you would normally. Use the adhesive strips if mounting to a wall, and press the level firmly to ensure the adhesive makes good contact with the wall.
Turn the top of the laser level until the bubble in the glass tube is between the lines.
Hold the base of the laser level at the sides with one hand. Press the top portion of the laser level, opposite the laser, down with your free hand to increase the distance of the laser line.
Press down on the laser side of the top portion to decrease the laser line distance.