Hitachi Koki USA UG 50Y User Manual

Model Modèle Modelo

UG 50Y

Digital Laser Meter Telemetre laser Metro digital laser

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!

This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the power tool. This manual should be stored in safe place.

WARNING

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET MODE D’EMPLOI

Une utilisation INCORRECTE OU DANGEREUSE de cet outil motorisé peut entraîner la mort ou de sérieuses blessures corporelles! Ce mode d’emploi contient d’importantes informations à propos de la sécurité de ce produit. Prière de lire et de comprendre ce mode d’emploi AVANT d’utiliser l’outil motorisé. Garder ce mode d’emploi à la disponibilité des autres utilisateurs et propriétaires avant qu’ils utilisent l’outil motorisé. Ce mode d’emploi doit être conservé dans un endroit sûr.

AVERTISSEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

¡La utilización INAPROPIADA O PELIGROSA de esta herramienta eléctrica puede resultar en lesiones de gravedad o la muerte! Este manual contiene información importante sobre la seguridad del producto. Lea y comprenda este manual ANTES de utilizar la herramienta eléctrica. Guarde este manual para que puedan leerlo otras personas antes de utilizar la herramienta eléctrica. Este manual debe ser guardado en un lugar seguro.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................6

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ................................................6

SAFETY............................................................................................6

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........................6

PRECAUTIONS FOR DIGITAL LASER METER ..........................9

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................10

NAME OF PARTS ......................................................................11

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 12

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ..................................................... 13

APPLICATIONS .........................................................................13

INSERTING/CHANGING THE BATTERY ..................................13

HOW TO USE THE DIGITAL LASER METER ...........................13

CONTENTS

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................. 17

CHECKING THE ACCURACY (before and after use) ................17

STORING ................................................................................... 17

DISPOSAL..................................................................................17

REPAIRS .................................................................................... 18

ACCESSORIES .............................................................................18

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .....................................................18

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately) ...........................18

PARTS LIST ................................................................................... 47

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES .........................19

SIGNIFICATION DES MOTS D’AVERTISSEMENT ...................19

SÉCURITÉ ..................................................................................... 19

AVERTISSEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ GÉNÉRAUX

CONCERNANT LES OUTILS ÉLECTRIQUES .....................19

PRÉCAUTIONS RELATIVES AU TÉLÉMÈTRE LASER.............22

DESCRIPTION FONCTIONNELLE ............................................... 23

NOM DES PARTIES ...................................................................24

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES .......................................25

ASSEMBLAGE ET FONCTIONNEMENT ...................................... 26

APPLICATIONS .........................................................................26

INSERTION/REMPLACEMENT DE LA PILE..............................26

UTILISATION DU TÉLÉMÈTRE LASER.....................................26

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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ENTRETIEN ET INSPECTION ......................................................30

CONTRÔLE DE LA PRÉCISION (avant et après utilisation) ......30

STOCKAGE ...............................................................................31

MISE AU REBUT ........................................................................31

RÉPARATIONS .......................................................................... 31

ACCESSOIRES .............................................................................32

ACCESSOIRES STANDARD .....................................................32

ACCESSOIRES EN OPTION (vendus séparément)...................32

LISTE DES PIÈCES ....................................................................... 47

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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES SOBRE SEGURIDAD ........33

SIGNIFICADO DE LAS PALABRAS DE SEÑALIZACIÓN ..........33

SEGURIDAD .................................................................................. 33

ADVERTENCIAS DE SEGURIDAD GENERAL DE LA

HERRAMIENTA ELÉCTRICA ................................................33

PRECAUCIONES PARA EL METRO DIGITAL LÁSER ..............36

DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL ........................................................ 37

NOMENCLATURA ..................................................................... 38

ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................. 39

MONTAJE Y OPERACIÓN ............................................................40

APLICACIONES ........................................................................40

COLOCACIÓN O SUSTITUCIÓN DE LA BATERÍA ..................40

CÓMO UTILIZAR EL METRO DIGITAL LÁSER .........................40

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MANTENIMIENTO E INSPECCIÓN .............................................. 44

COMPROBACIÓN DE LA PRECISIÓN

(antes y después del uso del instrumento) .............................44

ALMACENAMIENTO .................................................................44

ELIMINACIÓN DE RESIDUOS ...................................................45

REPARACIONES ....................................................................... 45

ACCESORIOS ...............................................................................46

ACCESORIOS ESTÁNDAR .......................................................46

ACCESORIOS OPCIONALES (se venden por separado) ..........46

LISTA DE PIEZAS ......................................................................... 47

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and u nderstand a ll of the safety preca utions, warn ings and operating instru ctions in the I nstructio n Manual befor e operating or maintaining this power tool.

Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by obser ving appropriate safety procedures.

Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.

Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injur y or machine damage are identiﬁ ed by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.

NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been speciﬁ cally recommended by HITACHI.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations whic h, if ignored, could result in death or serious injur y. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injur y, or may cause machine

damage.

NOTE emphasizes essential information.

SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warn ings and instr uctions may re sult in e lectric shoc k, ﬁ re and/o r serio us injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “ power tool” in t he warnings refers to your main s-op erated (corded) p ower too l or battery- operated (cord less) pow er tool.

1) Wor k are a s af ety a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Clutt ered or dark area s invite a ccid ents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power too ls create spark s which m ay igni te the du st or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool.

Distractions can ca use you to l ose control.

2) Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)

power tools.

Unmodiﬁ ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur faces,

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water enterin g a power tool wil l incre ase the r isk of electr ic

shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

parts.

Damaged or entangled cords i ncrea se the ri sk of ele ctric

shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

cord suitable for outdoor use.

Us e of a cord s uitab le for outdoor use reduces the r isk of

electric shock.

f) If ope rating a pow er tool in a da mp locati on is unavoi dable,

use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RC D reduc es the ri sk of ele ctric shock.

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3) Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the

inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inat tention while operat ing power tools m ay result

in serious per sonal injur y.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional star ting. Ensure the switch is in the

oﬀ -position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Car rying powe r tools with yo ur ﬁ nger on the switch or energising

power tools that have the sw itch on i nvites accid ents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a r otating part of the power

tool may re sult in personal inj ury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times.

This en ables b etter control of the power tool in unexp ected

situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving

parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust coll ectio n can red uce dust relat ed haza rds.

4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

for your application.

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The co rrect power too l will do the job b etter and safe r at the rate

for whic h it was de signed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

and oﬀ .

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and m ust be repaired .

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the

battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Suc h preven tive sa fety mea sures r educe t he risk o f start ing the

power tool acci denta lly.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power too ls are dangerou s in the hands of untrained user s.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aﬀ ect the power toolsʼ operation.

If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many acc ident s are cau sed by poorly mai ntained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintai ned cu tting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less li kely to bi nd and ar e easie r to cont rol.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power too l for operation s diﬀ erent from those

intend ed could resu lt in a hazardou s situa tion.

5) Battery tool use and care a) Use power tools only with speciﬁ cally designated battery

packs.

Use of any other b atter y packs may crea te a risk o f injury and

ﬁ re.

b) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal

objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may c ause burns or a

ﬁ re.

c) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the bat tery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂ ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from th e batte ry may c ause ir ritation or bu rns.

6) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁ ed repair person

using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensu re that th e safet y of the po wer tool is maintained.

PRECAUTION Keep children and inﬁ rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and inﬁ rm persons.

PRECAUTIONS FOR DIGITAL LASER METER

WARNING

1. Do not look directly at the laser beam through an optical instrument.

Looking at the laser beam through a telescope, binoculars or

magnifying glass may damage your eyes.

2. If you feel the instrument is not working normally, do not under any circumstan ces use it.

If the laser is too powerful or too weak, send the instrument for

repair.

3. Do not look directl y into the laser beam.

Looking directly into the laser beam may damage your eyes.

4. Avoid using the laser at eye level.

If the laser beam hits your eyes directly, it may damage your eyes.

5. Do not stand in the path of the laser beam.

6. Do not under any circumstances disassemble or modify the instrument.

In the event of breakdown or repair, contact the dealer where you

purchased the instrument or your nearest Hitachi Koki power tool service centre.

7. Do not place any reﬂ ective object in the path of the laser beam.

If the laser beam is reﬂ ected into your eyes, it may damage your

eyes.

8. If you suspect any injury due to the laser beam, consult a doctor immediately.

9. Do not point the laser beam at anyone.

10. Do not allow the in strument to be used by a child.

CAUTION

1. Be sure to check the measuring acc uracy before and after use.

Using the instrument in a faulty condition may result in er ror.

2. Use the instrument in an ambient te mperature of 0°C to 40°C.

Use in any other environment may result in loss of accuracy or

failure to emit the laser beam.

3. Do not leave the instrument in the following places.

Doing so may result in loss of accuracy or breakdown.

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Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature

such as near a heating ap pliance

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On the dashboard, in the trunk, on the luggage platform or in

direct sunlight inside a vehicle with the windows c losed

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Wher e it will be exp osed to magn etism, vib ration, du st, moist ure

or humidity

4. Do not use the instrument if there is condensation on it. Doing so may result in loss of accuracy or breakdown.

5. Do not use in a faulty condition. Stop using the instrument immediately and contact the dealer

where it was purchased or your nearest Hitachi Koki power tool service centre.

6. Do not subject the instrument to strong impact by dropping it or knocking it over.

If dropped or knocked over, check the accu racy or send it for r epair.

7. Do not expose t he instrument to rain or water.

The performance or service life will be adversely aﬀ ected and

malfunction may result.

8. Turn the power oﬀ before moving the instrument.

9. Do not touch the laser aper ture or receiver lens.

Doing so may result in loss of accuracy.

10. Place the instrument in the soft case for carrying.

Vibrat ion or impact may result in loss of accuracy or breakdown.

11. Store the instrument in the soft case.

Humidi ty or dust may cause breakdown.

12. Remove the battery when not in use.

Leakag e of battery ﬂ uid may cause breakdown.

13. User safety trainin g

The user should have adequate understanding of the proper ties,

harmful eﬀ ects, etc. of lasers.

14. Perform measuring in a safe place.

Disclaimer

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Observe all safety warnings and instructions in this manual when

using the instrument.

Hitachi Koki assumes no responsibilit y for damages (including

losse s due to interr uption of bu siness) aris ing from use o f the produc t other than in accorda nce with the instruc tions in the manual.

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Be sure to check the accuracy before and after use. Similarly,

check the accuracy af ter the instrument has been subjected to impact by being knocked over or dropped. Hitachi Koki assumes no responsibility for damages arising from error due to nonperformance of the accuracy check.

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Hitachi Koki assumes no responsibility for damages arising from

use of the laser meter oth er than for the intended p urpose.

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Hitachi Koki assumes no responsibility for damages arising from

ﬁ re, earthquakes, ﬂ oods, lightning and other disasters.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND

MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS

AND

OWNERS OF THIS TOOL!

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

NOTE

The information contained in this Instruction Manual is des igned to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have ﬁ rst read and understood all safey instructions contained in this

manual.

Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that diﬀ er from those on your own power tool.

NAME OF PARTS

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Laser a perture

Receiver lens

Side measure button

Bubble tube

Operation panel

Display

Measure button

Mode select button

Add button

Memory (beep) button

Unit select button

Display light button Distance/Continuous measurement

button

Subtract button Measuring reference point selec t

button

On/Oﬀ (Clear) but ton

Battery leve l indicator

Beep indicator

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Area/Volume indicator

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Side indicator Distance/Continuous measurement

indicator

Measuring reference point indicator

Measurement/Result display

Measurement display

[=] [+] [–] indicator

Unit indicator

Digital laser meter

Hole

9 V alkaline bat tery

Hook

Battery cover

Connecting terminal

Distance indicator

Continuous measurement indicator

Area indicator

Volu me indi cator

Side indicator (Pythagoras’ theorem)

Front reference point indicator W1/4 socket hol e reference point

indicator

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Rear reference point indicator

Laser i ndicator

Instrument front (Reference point)

Target reference point

Tar ge t

Measured distance

Instrument rear (Reference point)

W1/4 socket hol e (Reference point)

Tripod

Bubble

Area

Length

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Instrument (placed lengthwise)

Width

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Widthwise target

Instrument (placed widthwise)

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Heightwise target

Instrument (placed heightwise)

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Side B target Instrument

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(place d lengthwise to side B)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power source 9 V alkaline bat tery (1) Measuring modes Distance, continuous, area, volume, side Measurable range * Display unit Feet, inches and meter s

Laser

Measuring accuracy (repeated) * Measuring time * Minimum measurement unit 0.039˝ (1 mm) Splash proof & dust-proof Protection Class IP5 4 * Battery life Approx. 30,000 measurements * Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C Storage temperature range –20°C to 6 0°C

Auto power oﬀ *

Dimensions (H × W × D) 4-3/8˝ × 2-9/32˝ × 1-17/64˝ (111 mm × 58 mm × 32 mm) Weight 0.3 lbs (140 g) (including battery)

*1 The measurable range may var y depending on the characteristics of the laser beam reﬂ ected from the target surface and the surrounding

brightness. *2 Laser cla ss based on 21CFR part 1040.10.11 *3 The measuring accuracy may vary depending on the characteristics of the laser beam reﬂ ected from the target surface and the surrounding

brightness. *4 The measuring time may vary depending on the characteristics of the laser beam reﬂ ected from the target surface and the surrounding

brightness. *5 Water splashes and dust have no harmful eﬀ ect. *6 Bat tery life may be reduced depending on usage environment and type of bat tery. *7 Time until the power turns oﬀ automatically when left unoperated.

Laser beam Approx. 3 0 sec. Display Approx. 3 min.

1.64 ft to 164 ft (0.5 m to 50 m)

Laser: Visible light semiconductor laser 650 nm Output: 1 mW or less (Class II *

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±0.06˝ (±1.5 mm)

0.5 to 3 sec.

(excluding battery c ompartment)

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

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Measuring distance, area, volume and side length at building sites

INSERTING/CHANGING THE BATTERY (See Fig. 4)

The battery i s not installed in the instrument when it leaves the factory. Follow the instructions be low and insert the bat tery before use.

1. Pre ss the hook of the battery cove r in the direction of the arrow and

remove the battery cover. (a)

2. Connect a new battery, paying attention to the correct polarity. (b)

3. Insert t he battery wi th the termina l at the bottom. M atch the hook to

the hole in the main unit a nd press the bat tery cover shut. (c)

HOW TO USE THE DIGITAL LASER METER

Operation

WARNING

Never look directly into the laser beam or point the beam at

anyone. If the light gets in your eyes, it may damage your eyes.

1. Turn on the power (Fig. 1, 2)

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Press the power on/oﬀ (clear) button on the operation panel,

and when the power is turned on, the display appears.

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To t urn oﬀ the power, press and hold the power on/oﬀ (clear)

button for at least 2 sec onds.

2. Select a measuring mode (Fig. 2, 5)

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There are ﬁ ve measuring modes to choose from: distance,

continuous, area, volume and side. Select a mode by pressing the distance/continuous measu rement selec t button and mo de select button on the operation panel. The selected mode is indicated on the display.

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The default setting is the distance mode. You can change the

selected mode or measure in the selected mode for as long as the power is on.

3. Select a unit (Fig. 2, 3)

Press t he unit selec t button on the o peration pan el. There are th ree

units to choose from: feet, inches and meters. The selected unit is indicated on the display.

4. Select a reference point (Fig. 2, 6)

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There are three reference settings to choose from: front, W1/4

socket hole and rear.

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Select a reference point by pressing the Measuring reference

point select button. The selected reference point is indicated on the display.

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When the power is turned on, the last reference point that was

set is selected. If necessary, select a diﬀ erent reference point.

Examples of measuring using diﬀ erent reference points

Measuring using front reference point (Fig. 7)

Place the front (reference point) of the instrument against the

measuring surface.

Measuring using rear reference p oint (Fig. 8)

Place the rear (reference point) of the instrument against the

measuring surface.

Measuring using the W1/4 socket hole (for the tripod) as the

reference point (Fig. 9)

Use the center of the socket hole for at taching the tripod as the

reference point.

NOTE

If the instrument needs to be level with the target, adjust the level

using the bubble tube. (Fig. 10)

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5. Measuring procedures in each mode NOTE

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Check that there is nothing obstructing measurement by the laser.

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Do not move the instrument during measuring (except during

continuous measurement).

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The center of the laser beam is measured. The same applies when

the beam is aimed diagonally at the target.

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The meas uring range m ay vary depen ding on the cha racterist ics of

the laser beam reﬂ ected from the target surface or the surrounding

brightness. To measure quickly and accurately outdoors in bright sunlight, use

a target plate (sold separately) or put the target in the shade.

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Measuring errors may occur with transparent surfaces (such as

gla ss or wat er) or mi rror su rface s, as we ll as in t he case of surf aces

with ho les in, uneve n surfac es, diﬀ erent temperatures and indirectly

reﬂ ected light.

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If the power is turned on and no button is pressed, the power will

turn oﬀ automatically after approximately 3 minutes. Press the

power button ag ain to resume operation.

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If the instrument is used and then left with no button pressed,

the laser will turn oﬀ after approximately 30 seconds. Press the

measure button again to resume operation.

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The length of time after the power is turned on until the instrument is

ready to measure may vary depending on the usage environment.

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If an error occurs while measuring, remedy the cause before

resuming measuring.

Measuring distance (Fig. 2, 6)

Select distance m ode. (See “Selecting a m easuring mode”)

P ress the meas ure button an d aim the lase r beam at the tar get. The

status is indicated on the display.

Pres s the measure button a gain to stop measuring. A beep sounds

and the measur ement is indic ated on the display. When measuri ng

is ﬁ nished, the laser g oes oﬀ .

To continue measuring distance, repeat steps 2 and 3.

The si de button on th e side of the ins trument has t he same funct ion

as the measure button on the op eration panel. 14

For convenient operation in narrow spaces, the instrument can be

placed in a vertical position.

Continuous measurement

Use continuous measurement to set the desired position from the target.

Select continuous measurement mode. (See “Selecting a

measuring mode”)

Press the mea sure button and aim the laser beam at the target.

Move th e instrument until the desired mea surement is in dicated on

the display.

Pr ess the meas ure button ag ain to ﬁ nish continuous measurement.

The last measurement is indicated on the display.

Measurements are successively indicated on the display with a beep sound every 0.5 to 3 seconds. The previous measurement is deleted when the next measurement is taken. In continuous measurement mode, the power does not turn oﬀ automatically. Be sure to press the power button after operation to end continuous measurement.

Measuring area (Fig. 11)

If you measure the length and the width, the area is automatically calculated.

Select area mode. (See “Selecting a measuring mode”)

Measure the l ength.

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Press the measure button and aim the laser at the target

length.

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Press the measure button again to ﬁ nish measuring. A beep

sounds and the length measurement is indicated on the display. The laser does not go oﬀ at this time.

Measure the width.

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Press the measure button and aim the laser at the target width.

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Press the measure button again to ﬁ nish measuring. A beep

sounds and the width measurement and calculated area are indicated on the display.

Display Content

Before measuring ----- ft

After measur ing length

After measur ing width

Measuring volume (Fig. 12)

If you mea sure the len gth, width an d height, the v olume is auto matically calculated.

Select volume mode. (See “Selecting a mea suring mode” )

Measure the l ength.

Follow the instructions for measuring the length in area mode.

Measure the width.

Follow the instructions for measuring the width in area mode.

Measure the h eight.

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Press the measure button and aim the laser at the target

height.

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Press the measure button again to ﬁ nish measuring. A beep

sounds and the height measurement and calculated volume are indicated o n the display.

Before measuring ----- ft

After measur ing length

After measur ing width

After measur ing height

----- ft

3.083 ft

→Length measurement

3.083 ft

→Length measurement

6.289 ft

→Area calculation result

2.040 ft

→Width measurement

Display Content

----- ft

3.083 ft

→Length measurement

3.083 ft

→Length measurement

2.040 ft

0.848 ft

→Area calculation result →Width measurement

→ Volume calculation

result

→Height measurement

6.289 ft

5.333 ft

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Measuring sides (Pythagorean theorem)

If you measure the two sides of a right triangle, the length of the third side is calculated automatically. Use thi s mode when you c annot measu re the distan ce because t here is an obstacle or there is n o elevated target surface.

To obtain side C (Fig. 13)

Select side mode. (See “Selecting a measuring mode”)

Measure the l ength of side A.

Follow the instructions for measuring the length in area mode and

measure side A .

Measure side B.

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Follow the instructions for measuring the length of side A and

measure the length of s ide B.

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When you have ﬁ nished measuring, a beep sounds and the

measured length of side B and calculated result of side C are indicated on the display.

Before measuring ----- ft

After measur ing side A

After measur ing side B

Display Content

----- ft

1.862 f t

→Side A measurement

1.862 f t

→Side A measurement

5.039 ft

→ Calculated result of

5.372 ft

side C

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Hitachi Koki USA UG 50Y User Manual

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