Inserting/Replacing The Battery; Initial Operation - Bosch DLR130 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad

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INSERTING/REPLACING THE BATTERY

Use only alkali-manganese or rechargeable
batteries.
Fewer measurements are possible when using
1.2 V rechargeable batteries as compared with
1.5 V batteries.
To open the battery lid 15, press the latch of
the battery lid 14 in the direction of the arrow
and remove the battery lid. Insert the supplied
batteries. When inserting, pay attention to the
correct polarity according to the representation
on the inside of the battery compartment.
When the battery symbol appears in the
display for the first time, then at least 100
measurements are still possible. The batteries
must be replaced when the battery symbol

INITIAL OPERATION

• Protect the Distance Measurer against
moisture and direct sun irradiation.
• Do not expose the Distance Measurer to
extreme temperatures or variations in
temperature.
Switching On and Off
To switch on the Distance Measurer, either
press the On/Off/Clear button 1 or the
measuring button 5. When switching on the
Distance Measurer, the laser beam is not
switched on yet.
To switch off the Distance Measurer, press
and hold the On/Off/Clear button 1.
To save the batteries, the Distance Measurer
switches off automatically after approx. 5
minutes when no measurement is carried out.
When a measured value has been stored, it is
retained in automatic switch-off mode. When
switching on the Distance Measurer again,
"M" is indicated in the display.
Measuring Procedure
The Distance Measurer offers a variety of
different measuring modes that can be
Preparation
flashes; taking measurements is no longer
possible.
Always replace all batteries at the same time.
Only use batteries from one brand and with the
identical capacity.
• Remove the batteries from the Distance
Measurer when not using it for extended
periods. When storing for extended periods,
the batteries can corrode and discharge
themselves.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL HAND STRAP
Feed string loop on end of hand strap 23
under hand strap mounting post 24 and pull
out on other side. Feed hand strap 23 through
string loop end and pull tight.
Operation
selected by pushing the corresponding mode
button (see "Measuring Mode"). After switching
on, the Distance Measurer is in the "length
measurement mode".
Also, it is possible to select any of the two
different reference points for the measurement
by pushing the reference point button 9 (see
"Selecting the Reference Point"). After
switching on, the rear edge of the Distance
Measurer is preset as the reference point.
Upon selection of the measuring mode and the
reference point, all further steps are carried out
by pushing the measuring button 5.
With the reference point selected, place the
Distance Measurer against the desired
measuring line (e.g. a wall).
Briefly push the measuring button 5 to switch
on the laser beam.
W RNING
do not look into the laser beam yourself,
not even from a large distance.
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Do not point the laser beam
at persons or animals and