Intended use
Your Black & Decker distance and space measurer has been
designed for measuring distances, surface areas and volumes.
This tool is intended for indoor use only.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
◆ Warning! When using battery-powered tools, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries,
personal injury and material damage.
◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool.
◆ Retain this manual for future reference.
◆ Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40 °C.
◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section “Protecting the environment”.
Do not incinerate the batteries.
◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries, proceed as
follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.
Additional safety instructions for lasers
Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents.
Consider work area environment
Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or
wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the
tool where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in
the presence of flammable liquids and gases.
Keep children away
Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the
work area or to touch the tool.
Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
Use appropriate tool
The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or
performance of any operation with this tool other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
Check for damaged parts
Before use, carefully check the tool for damage. Ensure that
the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective.
Store idle tools
When not in use, tools and batteries should be stored in a dry,
locked up or high place, out of reach of children.
Repairs
This tool complies with relevant safety requirements.
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using
original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable
danger to the user.
Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable
batteries
◆ Never attempt to open for any reason.
Read all of this manual carefully.
This product is not to be used by children under 16.
Warning! Laser radiation.
Do not look into the laser beam.
Refer to the laser product characteristics.
◆ This laser complies with class 1 according to EN 60825-
1:1 2001+A11. Do not replace a laser diode with a
different type. If damaged, have the laser repaired by an
authorised repair agent.
◆ Do not use the laser for any purpose other than
identifying surfaces for measurement
◆ An exposure of the eye to the beam of a class 1 laser is
considered safe for a maximum of 0.25 seconds.
Eyelid reflexes will normally provide adequate protection.
◆ Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally.
◆ Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.
◆ Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam
can cross any person at head height.
◆ Do not let children come near the laser.
◆ Warning! This tool is intended for indoor use only.
Do not use the tool for outdoor applications.
Overview
1. On/off switch
2. Laser aperture
3. Sonic aperture
4. LCD screen
5. Read button
6. Key pad
7. Battery cover
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