Operation; Laser Control Panel; Measurements; Functions - DeWalt DW030 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage and to ensure consistent, high-quality readings, control

measurements

should be
performed periodically and
before and after important
measurements. Refer to Field
Calibration Check under Laser
Maintenance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All
measurements are relative to
the base of the LDM.
Laser Control
Panel
TO TURN THE LASER DISTANCE MEASURER (LDM) ON
(FIG. 2, 3)
1. Insert two AAA size battery as previously directed. Be sure that
the battery door (A) is securely latched.
2. Press DIST (ON) to power the LDM. A red laser dot will
illuminate where the LDM is pointed.
NOTE: Battery icon appears when the LDM is turned on and
displays until a measurement is taken.
TO TURN THE LASER DISTANCE
MEASURER (LDM) OFF
Press and hold the C/OFF button (F) until the LDM turns off.
AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN
The LDM will automatically shut down if no button is pressed for
3 minutes.
FIG. 5
DIST
C /
OFF
5
TO CLEAR A MEASUREMENT
Press the C/OFF button (F) once to clear the last measurement.
Measurements
SINGLE DISTANCE
DIST
MEASURING
(FIG. 6)
1. Press the DIST (ON) button
(E) once to turn the LDM on.
2. Aim the LDM at the desired
target.
3. Press the DIST (ON) button
(E) once to record the
measurement in the LCD
display (D).
CONTINUOUS DISTANCE MEASURING
(FIG. 6)
1. Press the DIST (ON) button (E) once to turn the LDM on.
2. Aim the LDM at the desired target.
3. Press and hold the DIST (ON) button (E) for three seconds to
activate Continuous Distance Measuring mode. Move the LDM
to measure desired distance. The letters 'trc' (tracking) will flash
on the LCD display.
NOTE: When the LDM is in Continuous Distance Measuring
mode, the laser indicator (L) turns on steady.
4. Press the DIST (ON) button (E) once to stop continuous
measuring.

Functions

TO ADD OR SUBTRACT MEASUREMENTS
1. Turn the LDM on.
FIG. 6
DIST