Craftsman 320.48298 Product Manual

Product Manual

Laser Measuring Tool

Model No. 320°48298

CAUTION] Read, understand and

follow all Safety Rules and Operating

instructions in this Manual before
using this product.

• Safety Instructions
. Operation

• Nlaintenance

• Troubleshooting

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

www,craftsman,com

Warranty Page 2

Safety Precautions Page 3-4
Description Page 4-7
Operation Page 7-t6
Maintenance Page 16

Trouble Shooting Page 17

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN@ PRODUCT

If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year

from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman
outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
product, is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Laser measuring tool, carrying case

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,_k WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual
before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions may result in hazardous

radiation exposure, electric shock, and/or bodily injury.
_lk CAUTION; DO NOT attempt to modify the performance of the laser device in

any way. This may result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
_k WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION. Avoid Direct Eye Exposure.

DO NOT stare into beam. Turn the laser beam on only when using this tool. Class Ilia
laser.

_k WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of pro-
cedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.
,_ WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, tale _

scopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.
This measuring tool has a built-in laser light. The laser is a Class Ilia and emits out-

put power of a maximum 2o5mW and 635-665nm wavelengths. These lasers do not
normally present an optical hazard. However, DO NOT stare at the beam, as this can

cause flash blindness.
The following label is on your laser measuring toot. It indicates

the location from which the laser measuring tool emits the laser
light. Be aware of the laser light location when using the tool.

Always make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are

made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser.
. Do not remove or deface any product labels.

o Avoid direct eye exposure. The laser beam can cause

flash blindness_

o The laser on the laser measuring tool is not a toy.

Always keep it out of the reach of children. The laser

light emitted from this device should never be directed
towards any person for any reason.

° Do not operate the tool around children or allow

children to operate the tool.

• Do not place the tool in a position that may cause anyone
to stare at the laser beam, whether intentionally or

unintentionally.

= Do not use on surfaces such as sheet steel that have

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shiny, reflective surfaces. The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at
the operator.

Always turn the laser tool off when not in use. Leaving the tool on increas-
es the risk of someone inadvertently staring into the laser beam.

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Do not attempt to modify the performance of this laser device in any way,

This may result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation,

o Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser-measuring tool. If unquali-

fied persons attempt to repair this product, serious injury may occur. Any

repair required on this laser product should be performed only by authorized
service personnel.

o Do not operate the tool in combustible areas, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust°

o Use of other accessories that have been designed for use with other laser

tools could result in serious injury.

o Keep batteries out of reach of children.
o For further information regarding lasers, refer to ANSI-Z136.1, the Standard

for the Safe Use of Lasers, available from the Laser Institute of America (407)
3804 553.

KNOW YOUR LASER MEASURING TOOL (See Fig. 1)

The laser measuring tool is a highly accurate measuring tool for fast, easy operation:

° Measure distances from 1 foot to 150 feet with an accuracy of 4-3/16 inch.
, The laser measuring tool is intended for:

° Measuring distances, lengths, heights, and clearances
o Difficult-to-measure situations: the Pythagorean Theorem mode allows

indirect measurement

° Calculating areas and volumes
, Use in interior and exterior conditions.

° Easy-to-read numbers and the backlit screen are clearly visible indoors and

outdoors.

o Use the integrated bubble vial to level your tool for accurate measurement.
o Use the Recall function to recall the last 10 readings.

° The automatic power-off function turns the tool off after 5 minutes of inactivity

for increased battery life.

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Fig. 1

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2

1. LCD display- Large LCD screen with back lighting helps you to read the
large-numeral measuring data clearly, even in dark conditions,

2, Keyboard

3. Integrated bubble vial- helps to level your laser measuring toot

4. Keys for addition, subtraction, and recall functions.

5. Laser-receiving lens - receives the reflected laser for distance determination

6, Laser-exit aperture - emits the laser dot,

7. Beeper

8. Battery compartment - for two AA batteries,

Power supply

Laser

Measuring range (typically)
Measuring accuracy (typically)
Smallest unit displayed

Automatic switch off:

Estimated battery life (use alkaline AA
batteries)

Optimum operating temperature

Technical Specifications

2 "AA" 1.5-volt batteries

FJ=635-665nm, class llla laser,

maximum laser output -<2.5roW
1450 feet (0.3-45m)
+_3/16" (_+5ram)

1/16" (1ram)
laser: 20 seconds

measuring tool: 5 minutes
Up to 5000 single measurements

32 to 104°F (0to 40°C)

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KEYBOARD FUNCTION (See Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

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Please see the Operation section of this manual for information about the follow-
ing functions and computations.

1, Measure key - to take a single distance measurement,

2. Area key - activates the area-measuring mode.
3, "volume key -activates the volume-measuring mode,

4. Pythagorean Theorem key - press the key to enter the Pythagorean
theorem mode.

5o Measuring reference point- Switches the measuring reference between the

front and the rear of the tool,

6, ON!OFFiCLR key - On, Off and Clear, back to single distance

measurement mode.

7. M\Ft key-, change units: 1/16-in_ increments, decimal units of feet, meters,

and millimeters

8, RCL key - Recalls the preceding 10 measuring data.
9, Plus key - for addition of measurements, and to scroll the recalled measuring

data upwards.

10, Minus key - for subtraction of measurements, and to scroll the recalled mea-

suring data downwards,

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LCD DISPLAY

Full battery indicator
Empty battery indicator

_ aser beam indicator

_ Area measurement

_ Volume measurement
[_ Pythagorean Theorem measurement

Indicates that the measurement is taken from the rear of the tool.
Indicates that the measurement is taken from the front of the tool.

"Your laser measuring tool is a precision instrument. Please observe the following

guidelines to ensure optimal performance.

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Do not direct the laser-measuring tool towards the sun or other sources of
bright light° This may cause an Error reading or inaccurate measurements.

Do not use the laser measuring tool as a leveling tool.

Do not operate the laser measuring tool in wet, dusty, sandy, or other adverse

environments, Such conditions may damage inner components and affect

measuring accuracy.

When the laser measuring tool is brought into a warm environment from very

cold conditions, or vice versa, allow it to come to the surrounding tempera.-

ture before use.

Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colorless liquids (e.g.,

water), clean glass, Styrofoam, or similar translucent or low-density materials.

High-gloss surfaces will deflect the laser beam and result in Error
measurements.

Very bright surroundings combined with a very low reflecting surface will

reduce the measuring range and accuracy,

Do not immerse the tool in water, Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not
use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions. Treat the optical surfaces with

the same care that you would apply to eyeglasses or cameras,

The accuracy of the tool must be checked before use after it has been

dropped or subjected to other mechanical stresses.

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TO INSTALL BATTERIES

(See Fig. 3)

This laser measuring tool

uses two ",CA" batteries (sold
separately).

't.

Open the battery cover as
indicated bY the arrow on

the battery cover.

2_ Insert two new "AA "alka-

line batteries according to

the polarity indicators in
the battery compartment.

Be sure the polarity (+/-)
is correct!

Fig. 3

3. Close the cover and lock it securely in place.

NOTE:
o Replace the batteries when the battery indicator shows empty.

= Remove the batteries from the measuring tool when not using it for

extended periods.

o The 2 AA batteries should match each other in brand and type.
,, Do not mix old and new batteries.

o Remove dead batteries immediately, and dispose of them according to your

local ordinance. Never dispose of batteries in fire.

TURNING THE LASER MEASURING TOOL ON AND OFF

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Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the tool. The CRAFTSMAN logo will show
on the screen for one second, then it will automatically change to the single-

distance measurement mode, indicating that the tool it is ready to take
measurements.

Press the ON/OFF key for about 2 seconds to turn off the tool.

When the measuring tool is inactive for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn
off to save battery power,

When the tool is powered off, whether manually or automatically, the mea-
suring data saved in the memory will be cleared.

USING THE LASER MEASURING TOOL

Hold the tool at the point from which you want to measure. The default refer-
ence setting is from the rear of the tool. By pressing the i_ key,the setting can be

changed, so that the next measurement will be taken from the "front" of the tool.

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To change measuring reference point

_, Indicates that the measurement is computed from the position of the rear of the tool.

f_'Indicates that the measurement iscomputed from the position of the front of the tool.

After powering off, the reference point will automatically default back to rear.

To change the units
Press the M\Ft key to change the units among 1/16 in. increments, decimal units of

feet, meter, and millimeter after taking measurements, as shown below.

Setting Distance Area Volume

1/16 in feet & 1/16inch feet 2 feet 3

ft feet (decimal) feet 2 feet 3
m meters m2 m3

mm millimeters m2 m3

To take measurements

NOTE: The laser wil! switch off after 20 seconds of inactivity, If a measurement has
not been made within the previous 20 seconds, push MEASURE again to turn on

the laser.

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ser dot at persons or animals and do

not stare into the laser beam or view
directly with optical instruments.

Clear function
Push the Clear button to erase the

current measurement and display
the previous measurement.

Fig. 4

Single distance measurement

.

Press the MEASURE key to turn
on the laser; the laser indicator

will blink from bottom to top
(see Fig. 4 & 5).

,

Aim the laser at the target you

want to measure; the integrated
vial can help you level your tool,

3. Press the MEASURE key again
to take a measuremenL

Fig. 5

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4. Fig. 6

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The length is shown in the

lower row of the screen in large
numerals, and the laser beam

switches off (Fig. 6).

To take a second measure-
ment, press the MEASURE key

to turn on the laser again, and
the first measurement data will

show in the upper row of the
screen (Fig. 7).

Aim at the new target.

Press the Measure key again to

take a second measurement.

The second length is shown

in the lower row of the screen,
and the laser beam switches

off (Fig. 8).

To take a new measurement,

follow steps 5 through 8, above.

Fig. 7

6.765 ft

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6.765 ft

NOTE: If after choosing Area,

Volume or Pythagorean Theorem

measurement modes, you want to

go back to the single-measurement

mode, Press the CLR key to switch
back to single-measurement mode.

Area measurement

Press the "_" key to enter

area measurement mode; the

blinking line in "zC'EZT" icon
indicates the length to be

measured (Fig. 9).

Fig. 8

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2.24t ft

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2. Press the MEASURE key to
turn on the laser beam; the

laser indicator will blink from
bottom to top (Fig. 10).

3. Position the tool to aim the

laser dot at the target to which

you want to measure°

4. Press the MEASURE key to
display the measured length in

the upper and lower rows of the

screen (Fig. 11)_

5, The width line in the "zCC; z'' icon

will start to blink.

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Position the toot to aim the laser
dot at the width target.

Press the MEASURE key again

to display the area in the lower

row of the screen; the width will
be displayed at the same time in

the upper row (Fig, 12).

Press the MEASURE key to make

a new measurement.

Volume measurement

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Press the "IZ_" key to enter

volume measurement mode,

The blinking line in "1_" icon

indicates the length to be

measured (Fig, 13),

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6.762 ft

6.762 ft

Fig. 12

2,182 ft

14.755 ft

Fig. 13

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2. Fig. 14

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Press the MEASURE key to

turn on the laser beam; the

laser indicator will blink from
bottom to top (Fig. 14).

Position the tool to aim the
laser dot at the target to which

you want to measure.

4. Press the MEASURE key to
display the measured length in

the lower and upper rows of the

screen. The height line in the "

I_" icon will also start to blink

(Fig. 15).

5. Position the tool to aim the

laser at the target.

6o Press the MEASURE key again

to display the height in the up-

per row of the screen; the area
will be displayed at the same
time in the lower (Fig. 16).

7. The width line in the "_" icon
will start to blink (Fig. 16).

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Press the MEASURE key
again to display the volume in

the lower row of the screen;
the width will be displayed at

the same time in the upper

row (Fig. 17).
Press the MEASURE key to

make a new measurement.

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6.759 ft

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2.320 ft

15.681 ft 2

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3.675 ft

57.627 ft

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