Trouble shooting – Bosch DLR165 User Manual
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Slide the latch
15 of the extension pin sideward
in order to swivel out the pin.
Set the corresponding reference point for
measurements with the extension pin by
pushing button
10.
The extension pin
14 swivels back in again by
pushing it toward the housing to the stop. The
pin automatically locks in place.
Working with Tripod
The use of a tripod (not included) is particularly
advisable for larger distances because of the
steadiness it provides. The rangefinder tool
can be screwed onto a commercially available
tripod using the 1/4" thread
21 on the bottom
side of the housing.
Set the corresponding reference point for
measurement with a tripod by pushing button
10 (the reference point is the center of thread).
Issue
Remedy
The indications “Hot” or “Cold” are indicated in the display; measurement not possible.
The measuring tool is not within the operating
Wait until the measuring tool has reached the
temperature of – 10 °C to +50 °C
operating temperature
(+14 °F to +122 °F).
Battery indication a is indicated
Battery voltage decreasing
Replace batteries
(measurement still possible)
Battery indication a flashes, measurement not possible
Battery voltage too low
Replace batteries
The indications “Err.” and “- - -” are indicated in the display
The angle between the laser beam and
Enlarge the angle between the laser beam
the target is too acute.
and the target
The target surface reflects too intensely
Work with the laser target plate
23
(e.g. a mirror) or insufficiently (e.g.
(optional accessory)
black fabric), or the ambient light
is too bright
The laser beam outlet
19 or the
Wipe the laser beam outlet
19 and/or the
reception lens
20 are misted up (e.g.
reception lens
20 dry using a soft cloth
due to a rapid temperature change).
The calculated area or volume value
Change unit of measure to “m”
is larger than 99990 ft
2
or ft
3
.
The indication “Err.” flashes at the top in the display
Addition/Subtraction of different
Only add/subtract of the same type
types of measurements
Unreliable measuring result
The target surface does not reflect
Cover off the target surface
correctly (e.g. water, glass).
The laser beam outlet
19 or the
Make sure that the laser beam outlet 19 or
reception lens
20 are covered.
the reception lens
20 are unobstructed
Trouble Shooting
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