Summary of Contents for Calculated Industries Pocket Handyman IV
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OCKET For Today’s Woodworkers, Hobbyists and Do–It–Yourselfers C A L C U L A T E D I N D U S T R I E S OCKET ANDYMAN –I –M Conv M–R/C M– Wt/Vol User’s Guide ANDYMAN ® F E E T I N C H ®...
NTRODUCING OCKET Designed for today’s busy woodwork- ers, hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers, the new Pocket Handyman IV is so simple to use, even first-time users will find it easy to solve all kinds of dimension- related problems. Solves dimensional math ◆...
Can also access special func- tions when used with other keys. ] — Square Root Used to find the square root of a num- ber. The calculator will display the word “ ” if you try to find the ERROR square root of a linear or volume value.
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[Conv] [ ] — x2 Function Finds the square of the displayed num- ber. The calculator will display an error if you try to find the square of an area or volume value. [M+] — Memory Plus Stores or adds the displayed number to memory.
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[Feet] — Feet Key This is an entry and conversion key. You can enter whole or decimal num- bers. You can also use this key to enter values in feet-inch-fraction format: ( [Feet] 1 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 played value to feet, press [Conv] [Feet]. Repeated presses toggle between feet- inches and decimal feet formats.
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displays the current fractional denomi- nator and accesses the fractional setting mode. See the “ for more information. [Cu] — Cubic Key Used with a dimension key (feet, inch- es, yards, meters, etc.) to identify a vol- ume dimension. Example: [Sq] —...
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[Weight] — Weight Key Enters or converts (a volume value) to tons, pounds, metric tons or kilograms. Repeated presses will cycle through these units. [Conv] [%] — Weight per Volume Enters or converts the Weight per Volume setting Tons/Yard Lbs/Yd , Lb/Ft , Metric Ton/m kg/m...
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[Conv] [+] — Pi (π) Internal constant = 3.141593. [Conv] [–] — Change Sign Function Toggles th e sign of a value between positive and negative values. [Rcl] [=] — Paperless Tape Feature Accesses the paperless tape mode. See Paperless Tape the “...
Turn the calculator on by pressing the [On/C] key. To turn it off, press the [Off] key. Auto Shut-Off The calculator will turn itself off if it is not used within 8-10 minutes. Basic Math Operations Your calculator uses standard chaining...
Subtract from memory Replace memory with displayed value The memory is semi-permanent; it will only be cleared when you: 1) turn off the calculator; 2) press [Rcl] [Rcl]; 3) press [Conv] [Rcl]; 4) press [Conv] [x] (all clear). Keystrokes [Rcl] [M+]...
The memory function can also be used with dimensional units, as long as they are of the same convention (all linear, square or cubic). The calculator will display the word “ enter numbers of different conventions. 14 – Pocket Handyman...
[Conv] 4 [Conv] 6 [Conv] 8 Note: Whenever the calculator is set to any- thing other than 1/16 normal mode, a star ( ★ ) will appear in the bottom left of the dis- play during power up to indicate a special fractional setting has been stored within.
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1/16, an entry of 5 [ / ] 32 [=] will result in a display of 3/16). Flashing Denominator Your calculator can be set to flash the denominator (bottom) when entering fractions by pressing [Conv] [ / ] . In this way, you can see what fractional accu- racy level is set.
TTL and SUB. “SUB” indicates a subtotal. “TTL” indicates the final total (all subtotals combined). How to Use the Tape Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator and enter a string of numbers: [On/C] [On/C] 4 [Feet] [+] 5 [Feet] [+]...
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2. Access the Tape function [Rcl] [=] 3. Scroll forward from first value to total: 4. Scroll back to last 2 values: [–] [–] † Display total and add more values: 2 [Feet] [=] † Note: At this point, you can press any key twice (except [Off], [+] or [–]) to exit the tape feature.
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Clearing the Paperless Tape The paperless tape is cleared: [On/C] [On/C] 1) when you press (clear); [Conv] [x] 2) when you press (all clear); 3) when you turn the unit off. User’s Guide – 19...
SING THE OCKET Entering Dimensions & Units When entering feet-inch dimensional values, you must enter the largest dimension first — feet before inches, inches before fractions. To enter frac- tions of an inch, enter the numerator (value above the line), press [/] (frac- tion bar key) and then enter the denominator (value below the line).
Linear Conversions Convert 14 feet to other linear values: Steps Enter 14 ft. Conv. to yds Conv. to feet-in Conv. to inches Conv. to mm Conv. to cm Conv. to meters Square and Cubic Dimensions Square & cubic dimensions are entered in the following order: 1) Numerical Value 2) Convention —...
Square Conversions Convert 14 square feet to other square dimensions: Steps Enter 14 sq ft. Conv. to inch Conv. to yds Conv. to meters Conv. to mm Conv. to cm Cubic Conversions Convert 14 cubic feet to other cubic dimensions: Steps Enter 14 cu ft Conv.
Estimating Materials Calculating Lumber How many 2 feet 2 inch pieces can be made from fifteen 10 foot boards? Steps Clear calculator Enter board length 10 [Feet] Divide by smaller cuts Mult. by total # of 10 foot boards...
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Estimating Bricks How many standard bricks (3.75” by 8”) are required for a 36.5’ by 8’ wall? Steps Clear calculator Find brick area Store in memory Find wall area Divide by brick area to find # of bricks [÷] [Rcl] [M+] [=]...
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1745 sq. ft. roof? (Shingle exposure area = exposure x length, and number of shingles = roof area ÷ shingle exposure area) Steps Clear calculator Find shingle exposure area Store in memory Enter surface area 1745 [Sq] [Feet] 1745...
Area calculations Area of a Rectangle What is the area of a room measuring 12 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 8 inches? Steps Clear calculator Enter room length 12 [Feet] Multiply by width Area of a Square Using the x find the area of a square with sides of 4 feet 7 inches.
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12’ 4” by 10’ and 14’ 8” by 16’. How many square yards of carpet are need- ed and what is the total cost at $11.75 per square yard? Steps Clear calculator 1 – Find Area of Room 1 Enter length of room 1 Multiply by width Store in memory 2 –...
Volume Calculations Rectangular Containers What is the volume of a container 3 feet by 1 foot 9-5/8 inches by 2 feet 4 inches? Steps Clear calculator Enter length Multiply by width Multiply by height [x] 2 [Feet] Volume of a Cylinder...
4”deep. What’s the volume of your dri- veway, and if concrete costs $55 per cubic yard, how much will the concrete driveway cost? Steps Clear calculator 1 — Find Volume Enter length Multiply by width Multiply by depth [x] 4 [Inch] Convert to cu yds [Conv] [Yds] 5.146605...
What is the total cost of the concrete if it is selling for $55 per cubic yard? Steps Clear calculator 1 — Find Area of Part A Enter length Multiply by width to find area Enter in memory 30 –...
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2 — Find Area B Enter length Multiply by width to find area Add to memory 3 — Find Area C Enter length Multiply by width to find area Add to memory 4 — Find Total Area/Volume Recall Memory Multiply by depth [x] 4 [Inch] 5 —...
4-1/2 inches and a height of 11 feet 6 inches. How many cubic yards of con- crete will you need for all five columns? Steps Clear calculator 1 — Find Surface Area of Column Enter diameter Find surface area [Circ] 2 —...
Volume/Weight Calculations Concrete Footing Find the total volume of concrete required to pour five 24 inch by 12 inch footings, each 2 feet deep. Then find the weight of the concrete (use the default weight factor of 1.5 tons per cubic yard). Steps All Clear Recall weight...
(You can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve the next two problems. See the dia- gram at the bottom of the next page.) Steps Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 1 — Find 1st side (a) Find a Put in memory [M+] 2 —...
You have a rise of 6 feet 11 inches and a run of 14 feet 6 inches. Find the com- mon rafter length. Steps Reset calculator 1 — Find 1st side (a) Enter rise Put in memory [M+] 2 — Find 2nd side (b)
Circular Solutions Circumference and Area Find the circumference and area of a cir- cle having a diameter of 10 inches. Steps Clear calculator Enter diameter Find circle area Find circumference [Circ] Convert to decimal inches 36 – Pocket Handyman Keystrokes...
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Arc Lengths Find the arc length of an 85° portion of a circle with a 5 foot diameter. Steps Clear calculator Enter diameter Enter arc angle, find arc length Convert to decimal feet Keystrokes [On/C] [On/C] 5 [Feet] [Circ] 85 [Conv] [Circ]...
PPENDIX Formulas 38 – Pocket Handyman Square A r e a = a 2 Rectangle A r e a = l w Triangle Area = — Circle C i r c u m f e r e n c e = 2 A r e a = π...
Cube S u r f a c e a r e a = 6 a V o l u m e = a Rectangle Prism S u r f a c e a r e a = 2 h w + 2 h l + 2 l w Cone S u r f a c e a r e a = V o l u m e =...
Calculator Information Accuracy/Display – Your calculator has an eleven digit display. This is made up of seven digits (normal display) and four digits for the fraction. In a standard calculation, each calculation is carried out internally to 10 digits and is round- ed to a 7-digit standard display.
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Errors – When you make an incorrect entry, or the answer is beyond the range of the calculator, it will display the word “ .” To clear an error con- ERROR dition you must hit the [On/C] button. You must then re-enter the problem. An...
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Calculator Specifications IMENSIONS 2.75” x 5.25” x 0.25” (133mm x 70mm x 6.5mm) EIGHT 4 oz. (114 g) CCURACY 10 digits (internal) 42 – Pocket Handyman ®...
ARRANTY Calculated Industries, Inc. (“CII”) warrants this product against defects in ma- terials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase in the U.S. If a defect exists during the warranty period, CII at its option will ei-...
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states. (Outside the contiguous 48 states, please call CII for return shipping costs.) A repaired or replacement product as- sumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 90 days, whichever is longer. WARRANTY Non-warranty repair covers service be- yond the warranty period or service requested due to damage resulting from misuse or abuse.
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ISCLAIMER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESEN TATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT FORMANCE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS PRODUCT ED TO KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES ICAL ACCURACY AND PREPROGRAMMED MATERIAL IS SOLD PURCHASER ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE N NO EVENT WILL DIRECT...
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Pocket Handyman Industries ® Calculated Industries, Inc. Looking for New Ideas Calculated Industries, a leading manufacturer of special function calculators and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas in these areas. If you have one, or if you have any suggestions for improvements regard- ing this product or its User’s Guide,...
How To Reach CII Headquarters MAY-6 97 Mail Calculated Industries, Inc. 4840 Hytech Drive Carson City, NV 89706 USA Phone 775/885–4975 775/885–4949 Email techsup@calculated.com World Wide Web http://www.calculated.com 47 – User’s Guide...
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Designed in the United States of America Printed in China Manual 8545–MNv1.1...
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