DeWalt DW040 Original Instructions Manual page 50

EN G LI S H
Laser Control Panel
TO TURN THE LASER DISTANCE MEASURER (LDM) ON
(FIG. 1, 2)
1. Insert two LR03 (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.
TO CLEAR A MEASUREMENT
Press the C/OFF button (f) once to clear the last measurement.
Measurements
SINGLE DISTANCE MEASURING
(FIG. 2, 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. 2, 3, 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
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