Operation - Hilti PD 5 Operating Instructions Manual

3. When the tool is switched on, press the "On / off" but-
ton: The tool switches off.
4. When the tool is switched off, press the "Measure" but-
ton: The tool and the laser beam switch on.
6.3 First distance measurements
1. Press the "Measure" button once.
If switched off, the tool will be switched on and the laser
beam activated.
If the tool is already switched on, the laser beam will be
activated.
2. Aim the tool by positioning the visible laser spot on a
white surface at a distance of approx. 3 - 10 m.
3. Press the "Measure" button again.
The distance will be displayed in less than a second, e.g.
5.489 m.
You have just taken your first measurement with the tool.
6.4 Settings menu
1. With the tool switched off, press the "On / off" button
for approx. 2 seconds to enter menu mode.
2. Press the "Measure" button to switch the beep signal on
or off.
3. Press the "On / off" button to access the measuring units
settings.
4. Press the "Measure" button repeatedly to scroll through
the choice of units.
5. To close the menu, press and hold the "On / off" button
for approx. 2 seconds.
The tool is switched off and all the settings shown will be
saved.
6.5 Measuring references
All measurements taken with the PD 5 have the bottom end
of the tool as the default reference setting.
6.6 Measuring distances
Distances can be measured from all stationary targets with-
out a highly reflective surface, i.e. concrete, stone, wood,
plastic, paper, etc. The use of prisms or other highly reflec-
tive targets is not permissible and, if attempted, may fal-
sify the results.

7. Operation

7.1 Distance measurements
NOTE
With all functions of the tool, each step in the operation is
always indicated in the display.
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