User manual HILTI PD28

[. . . ] Always keep these operating instructions together with the range meter. Ensure that the operating instructions are with the range meter when it is given to other persons. Parts of the PD 22 1. General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 1 Indication of important information . . . . . . . 4 1. 2 Pictograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. 1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. 2 Items supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. [. . . ] ­ Although the range meter is designed for the tough conditions of jobsite use, as with other optical instruments (binoculars, spectacles, cameras) it should be treated with care. ­ Although the range meter is protected to prevent entry of dampness, it should be wiped dry each time before being put away in its transport container. ­ As a precaution, check the values you have preset before using the range meter. 12 5. Before use 5. 6. 1 Electrical hazards ­ The batteries must be insulated or removed from the range meter before it is shipped. ­ The range meter and the batteries must be disposed of in accordance with national regulations in order to avoid environmental damage. Before use Symbol displayed Battery voltage too low - insert new batteries: 2x type AA (LR6 / AM3 / Mignon) 6. 1 Inserting new batteries x + 2 3 1 -NOTEAlways replace the complete set of batteries!- Do not mix batteries from various manufacturers or of different types. Before use If using rechargeable batteries, the pair of batteries must be - of the same make and the same model, - of the same age and in the same state of charge. Before use 6. 2. 6 bEEP / beep sound menu MENU bEEP MENU Press the Use the menu. button to display the menu. buttons to select the bEEP + buttons to select the Use the ­ desired bEEP mode: ON A beep is emitted when: a button is pressed, a measurement is taken, an error occurs. No beep sound OFF Auto A beep is emitted when: a measurement is taken, an error occurs. 6. 2. 7 UNIT / measurement units menu MENU UNIT MENU Press the Use the menu. button to display the menu. Move the range meter until the lowest value is displayed (shortest distance). 24 7. The result is then displayed. 1. 970 m 7. 6. 2 Continuous measurement «Tracking FAr» When «Tracking FAr» is activated, the longest measured distance is always displayed (e. g. for measuring a diagonal). Application ­ Determining the longest distance between two objects without having to fix the point (e. g. Move the range meter until the highest value is displayed (longest distance). Operation 7. 7 Using the calculation functions 7. 7. 1 Addition / subtraction (distances) Individual distances can be added or subtracted easily. The following example shows how 2 individual distances can be added together. When a tripod is used: Set the measuring reference to the tripod axis. Press the "measure" switches on. 1. 105m 2. 260m 1-155m button. 7. 7. 2 Multiplication (areas / volumes) Example 1: Calculating the floor area of a room Measure the width of the room. 3. 5m 1. The length of the room is measured and displayed (laser switches off). 3. 500m x 8. 375m 8. Example 2: Calculating the volume of a room After calculating the floor area of the room: 10. [. . . ] ­ Batteries may explode if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or environmental pollution. ­ Careless disposal may permit unauthorised persons to make improper use of the equipment, possibly leading to serious personal injury, injury to third parties and pollution of the environment. Most of the materials from which Hilti machines or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. [. . . ]