DeWalt DW0165 User Manual page 19

Measuring Height of Obstructed Object -
Follow these steps to determine the height of a tall
building or object that is blocked by other buildings
or objects (Figure ).
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1.
Point the tool's laser (Figure
or object, and not toward anyone's eyes.
2. Press (Figure
and display the red laser dot.
3.
Make sure the tool position setting (Figure
is correct for taking the measurement.
4.
Select as the measurement type.
• Press to display the Main Menu
(Figure ).
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• Press to select
• Press to display the Measurement Type
Menu (Figure
E 3
• Press the arrow buttons to select
(Figure ).
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• Press .
5.
Point the laser at the highest point of the
building, wall, or object (Figure
6.
Press to take the measurement.
7.
On the bottom line of the screen, view the height
of the building or object (Figure
Measuring from a Tripod
If you are placing the tool on a tripod to measure
the height of a tall building, follow these steps
(Figure ).
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1. Screw the 1/4-20" hole on the back of the tool
onto the 1/4-20" connection on the top of your
tripod (Figure
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2.
Point the tool's laser (Figure
or object, and not toward anyone's eyes.
3.
Press (Figure
and display the red laser dot.
4.
Make sure the tool position setting (Figure
is to measure from the tripod connection.
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Select as the measurement type.
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6. Point the laser at the lowest point of the wall or
object whose height you need to measure
(Figure ).
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7. Press to take the measurement.
8.
Point the laser at other points on the wall or object
(Figure ).
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9.
When ready, press
measurement.
10. On the bottom line of the screen, view the height
of the wall or object (Figure
Positioning Studs
When you are framing a wall, use the Stakeout
feature to easily mark the position of each stud
(Figure ).
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1.
Point the tool's laser (Figure
or object, and not toward anyone's eyes.
2.
Press (Figure
and display the red laser dot.
3. Make sure the tool position setting (Figure
is set to to measure from the back of the tool.
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4. Select as the measurement type.
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