Protection of the Unit
Protect the unit from moisture and direct sunrays.
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Dirt in the end piece can lead to corrosion or breaks in contact. Always
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keep the end piece clean.
If the unit is not used for a long period, the batteries must be removed
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(danger of corrosion).
Transport and store the unit in the protective bag 30.
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Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
Use alkali-manganese or rechargeable batteries exclusively.
Rechargeable 1.2 V batteries reduce the number of possible measure-
ments.
Press the latches 19 on both sides of the end piece and remove the end
piece 17 or 18.
Insert the batteries provided. When inserting the batteries, pay attention
to the correct polarisation. Reinsert the end piece 17 or 18.
When the battery symbol
possible.
When the battery symbol blinks, the batteries must be replaced. Meas-
urements are no longer possible.
Always replace the complete set of battery.
Putting into Operation
Switching On/Off
Switching on:
Press the "on/off" button 6 or the measurement button 7 completely
down.
Switching off:
Press the "on/off" button 6.
After approx. 5 min without performing a measurement, the unit switches
off automatically to save the batteries.
With the automatic switch-off, the current display and the settings of the
unit are also stored in addition to the already stored measured values.
When switched on again, the unit is in the same function and shows the
same display as before the automatic switch-off.
Measuring Procedure
The instrument has several measuring functions that can be selected by
pressing the respective function button (see Measurement Functions
Section). After switching on, the instrument is in the "Length Measuring"
function.
To change the measuring function, press the button for the desired func-
tion. After selecting the measuring function, all further steps take place by
pressing the measure button 7.
Place the rear end of the unit (end piece) at the desired measuring position
(e.g. on a wall). The rear end of the unit is the reference point for the
measurement.
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