Skil 0530 AA: INTRODUCTION SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS USE TOOL ELEMENTS 3

K Memory add button (“M+”)

L Memory subtract button (“M-”)

M Memory retrieve button (“M=”)

Laser measuring tool 0530

N Measuring button (“GO”)

P Warning label

INTRODUCTION

Q Battery compartment cover

• This tool is intended for measuring distances indoors as

well as outdoors by means of laser beam projection

SAFETY

• When used properly, this tool easily and accurately

• Do not look into the laser beam (laser radiation) 2

measures length, surface and volume

• Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals

•

Carefully read this instruction manual and pay

• Do not place the tool in a position that may cause

special attention to the safety instructions and

anyone to look into the laser beam intentionally or

warnings; failure to follow these may result in

unintentionally

serious (eye) injury 1

• Do not use any magnifying optical tools (such as

• Before using the tool for the first time, paste the

magnifying glasses, telescopes, or binoculars) to view

supplied sticker in your national language over the

the laser beam

German text of warning label P 3

• Do not remove or damage the warning label on the tool

• Save this instruction manual for future reference

• Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases or dust

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Do not operate the tool with children around

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

Measuring method optic/laser

1

16 years

Measuring range 0.2 - 20 m

)

2

• Do not use the tool for any purpose other than those

Measuring accuracy (typical) +/- 3.0 mm

)

mentioned in this instruction manual

Measuring duration (typical) < 0.5 sec.

Lowest indication unit 1 mm

Operating temperature -10°C to 50°C

USE

Storage temperature -20ºC to 70°C

• Mounting of batteries 4

Relative humidity (max.) 90%

! ensure that the tool is switched off

Laser class 2

- use exclusively alkaline-manganese or rechargeable

Laser type 635 nm

batteries

Maximum power output < 1 mW

- turn tool upside down

Laser beam diameter

- remove cover Q

(at approx. 20°C)

- insert 4 x 1,5V battery (pay attention to correct

- at 10 m distance 6 mm

polarisation)

- at 20 m distance 16 mm

- mount cover Q

Batteries (included) 4 x AAA (LR03) 1.5V

- when battery level is low, symbol

5 will appear in

Rechargeable batteries 4 x AAA (KR03) 1.2V

display

Automatic switch-off

- when symbol

5 appears in the display for the first

- laser after approx. 20 sec. of

time, then at least 100 measurements are still

non-measurement

possible

- measuring tool after approx. 5 min. of

- replace the batteries when symbol

5 starts flashing

inactivity

(measuring no longer possible)

Weight 0,18 kg

- always replace the complete set of batteries

- always remove the batteries from the tool, if the tool

1) The measuring range increases depending on how well

will not be used for a long period

the laser light is reflected from the target surface and

• On/off

how bright the laser point is in relation to the ambient

- switch on the tool by either pressing “on/off” or “GO”

light intensity

(the laser beam is not switched on yet)

2) The measuring accuracy deviates +0,06% at

- switch off the tool by pressing “on/off”

unfavorable conditions (e.g. at intense sunlight)

- the tool automatically switches off after 5 minutes of

inactivity

TOOL ELEMENTS 3

• Metre/feet conversion

- measurements are in metres/centimetres by default

A Reception lens

- press button E

3 for converting metres/centimetres

B Laser beam opening

into feet/inches

C LCD display

• Operating the tool

6

D On/off button

- switch on the tool (symbol

7 appears in display

E Metre/feet conversion button

indicating that the tool is already in the length

F Length and continuous measurement mode

measurement mode)

G Surface measurement mode

- select other measurement mode (surface/volume), if

H Volume measurement mode

desired

J Clearing button (“C”)