User manual BOSCH PMB 300

[. . . ] Have the measuring instrument repaired only by qualified specialist personnel and only with original replacement parts. In this manner, it is ensured that the safety of the instrument is maintained. Do not allow children to use the laser measuring instrument without supervision. They could unintentionally blind other persons. [. . . ] Before switching on, press the reel-in button 12 and completely rewind the measuring tape. Switching On/Off s When switched on, the instrument immediately emits a laser beam from the outlet opening 8. Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not look directly into the laser beam (especially not with optical instruments). to switch on , press the on/off button 11. The laser is then in operation and the display shown here appears. Also 5/16") since a distance exists between the reference points for length measurement (16 and 17) even with the measuring tape completely rewound. The error message shown here appears if the instrument is switched on when the measuring tape 10 is not rewound. Completely rewind the measuring tape with the reel-in button 12. 5 min without performing a measurement, the instrument switches off automatically to save the batteries. changing the Measuring Unit (only for Article Number 3 603 K07 0. ) After switching on the measuring instrument, the measured values are shown in the unit that was selected the last time the measuring instrument was used. By repeated pressing of the button for changing the measuring unit 4 with a pointed object, a change can be made at any time between the measuring units of centimetres and feet/inches. Laser Viewing Glasses (Accessory) The laser viewing glasses filter out the ambient light. as a result , the red light of the laser appears brighter to the eye. S The laser viewing glasses (accessory) are not protective glasses against laser radiation. Do not use them as protective glasses against strong sun light or in traffic. A ) The instrument measures the distance d between the lower case edge (reference point 16) and the outer notch on the marking opening (reference point 17). For the horizontal alignment of the laser beam, use the bubble level 7, for the vertical alignment, the bubble level 6. for alignment to existing markings , place the instrument on the marking with the notch under the laser outlet (reference point 18). S The horizontal or the vertical path of the laser beam can be determined exclusively with the bubble levels 6 or 7. [. . . ] For all inquiries and replacement parts ordering, always include the 10place article number on the nameplate of the instrument. Only for EU countries Do not dispose of measuring instruments in the household waste!According to the European Guidelines 2002/96/EG for waste electric and electronic equipment and its implementation into national law, measuring instruments that are no longer usable must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Batteries Do not throw batteries into the household waste, fire or water. [. . . ]