Table of Contents en

Instrument Set-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Limits of use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11

Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Insert batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Laser classification- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Labelling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Switching ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Clear - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Adjusting measuring reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Distance unit setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Measuring Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Measuring single distance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Permament measuring- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Add / Subtract - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Area- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Volume- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Pythagoras (2-point) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Pythagoras (3-point) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Memory (5 last results) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Technical Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Areas of responsibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Permitted use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Prohibited use- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Hazards in use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

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Introduction Overview
The safety instructions and the user manual should be
read through carefully before the product is used for the Display
first time.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that
all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

The symbols used have the following meanings:

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. On / Measure

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or appreci- Area /
able material, financial and environmental damage. Volume / Add /
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice Pythagoras/ Subtract
i as they enable the product to be used in a technically Memory
correct and efficient manner.

Measuring
Clear / Off reference /
Unit

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Instrument Set-up en
Display Insert batteries
To ensure a reli-
able use, do not
Battery
Pythagoras i use zinc-carbon
batteries.
Change batter-
ies when battery
Area / symbol is flash-
Volume Memory
ing.

Measuring
reference -+
+-
Info

Min/Max
Measuring

Addition / Units
Subtraction
Main line

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en Operations
Switching ON/OFF Clear Message Codes
1x If the info icon appears with a
number, observe the instruc-
tions in section "Message
Codes".
Example:
2 sec
Device is Undo last action.
turned OFF.

Adjusting measuring reference

1 2

Distance is measured from the Distance is measured from the rear

front of the device. of the device (standard setting).

Distance unit setting

Switch between the

following units:

2 sec 0.000m 000 1/16

0.00m 0.00in
0.00ft 0 1/16in

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Measuring Functions en
Measuring single distance
Target surfaces: Measuring
errors can occur when meas-
1 2 3 i uring to colourless liquids,
glass, styrofoam or semi-per-
meable surfaces or when
aiming at high gloss surfac-
es. Against dark surfaces the
Aim active laser at target.
8.532 m measuring time increases.

Permament measuring
The last value mea-
sured is displayed.
1 2 3
2 sec Stops permanent measur-
ing.
8.532 m
Aim active laser at target.

Add / Subtract
1x 2x The result is shown in the
main line and the measured
1 2 3 i value above. This process
can be repeated as required.
The same process can be
The next meas- The next meas- used for adding or subtracting
urement is added urement is sub- 5.515 m areas or volumes.
7.332 m to the previous
one.
tracted from the
previous one. 12.847 m

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Area
1x The result is shown in the
main line and the measured
1 2 3 4 5 i value above.

Aim laser at first Aim laser at sec-

target point. ond target point. 24.352 m 2

Volume
2x

1 2 3 4 5 6

Aim laser at first Aim laser at sec- Aim laser at third

target point. ond target point. target point.

The result is
shown in the
7 i main line and
the measured
value above.

78.694 m 3

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Measuring Functions en
Pythagoras (2-point)
3x The result is shown
in the main line and
the measured dis-
1 2 3 4 5 i tance above.
Pressing the meas-
uring key for 2 sec
in the function acti-
Aim laser at up- Aim laser rectan- vates automatically
per point. gular at lower 8.294 m Minimum or Maxi-
point. mum measure-
ment.

Pythagoras (3-point)
4x

1 2 3 4 5 6

Aim laser at up- Aim laser at rec- Aim laser at lower point.
per point. tangular point.

The result is shown in the main

7 i
8.294 m
line and the measured distance
above.
Pressing the measuring key for 2
sec in the function activates auto-
matically Minimum or Maximum
measurement.

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Memory (5 last results)
5x

1 2

5 5 last results are 5 Navigates trough

displayed. 5 last results.
8.294 m 8.294 m

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Technical Data
Distance measurement
Accuracy with favourable
conditions *
Accuracy with unfavourable
conditions **
Range with favourable
conditions *
Range with unfavourable
conditions **
Smallest unit displayed
laser point
at distances
General
Laser class
Laser type
Protection class
Autom. laser switch off
Autom. power switch-off
Battery durability (2 x AAA)
Dimension (H x D x W)
Weight (with batteries)
Temperature range:
- Storage
- Operation
en
(ISO 16331-1) * favourable conditions are: white and diffuse Functions
reflecting target (white painted wall), low background
2.0 mm / 0.08 in *** illumination and moderate temperatures. Distance measuring yes
** unfavourable conditions are: targets with lower or Min/Max measuring yes
3.0 mm / 0.12 in *** higher reflectivity or high background illumination or Permanent measuring yes
temperatures at the upper or lower end of the speci- Addition/Subtraction yes
50 m / 164 ft fied temperature range.
Area yes
*** Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 10 m with a confi-
35 m / 115 ft dence level of 95%. Volume yes
With favourable conditions the tolerance may deterio- Pythagoras 2-point, 3-point
1 mm / 1/16 in rate by 0.10 mm/m for distances between 10 m to Memory 5 results
6 / 30 mm 30 m and by 0.15 mm/m for distances above 30 m.
(10 / 50 m) With unfavourable conditions the tolerance may dete-
riorate by 0.15 mm/m for distances between 10 m to
2
30 m and by 0.20 mm/m for distances above 30 m.
635 nm, < 1 mW
IP54 (dust- and splash
water protected)
after 90 s
after 180 s
up to 5000 measure-
ments
116 x 45 x 29 mm
4.57 x 1.77 x 1.14 in
0.10 kg / 3.527 oz
-25 to 70 C
-13 to 158 F
0 to 40 C
32 to 104 F

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en Message Codes Care Safety Instructions
If the message Error does not disappear Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth. The person responsible for the instrument
after switching on the device repeatedly, Never immerse the device in water. must ensure that all users understand
contact the dealer. Never use aggressive cleaning agents these directions and adhere to them.
If the message InFo appears with a or solvents. Areas of responsibility
number, press the Clear button and
observe the following instructions: Responsibilities of the manufacturer
No. Cause Correction
of the original equipment:
204 Calculation error Perform measurement
Makita Corporation Anjo,
again. Aichi 446-8502 Japan /
252 Temperature too Let device cool down. Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070,
high Belgium
253 Temperature too Warm device up. Internet: www.makita.com
low The company above is responsible for
255 Received signal too Change target surface supplying the product, including the User
weak, measuring (e.g. white paper). Manual in a completely safe condition.
time too long The company above is not responsible for
256 Received signal too Change target surface third party accessories.
high (e.g. white paper).
Responsibilities of the person in
257 Too much back- Shadow target area. charge of the instrument:
ground light
258 Measurement Correct range.
To understand the safety instructions on
outside of meas- the product and the instructions in the
uring range User Manual.
260 Laser beam inter- Repeat measurement. To be familiar with local safety regula-
rupted tions relating to accident prevention.
Always prevent access to the product by
unauthorised personnel.

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Safety Instructions en
Permitted use Hazards in use Disposal
Measuring distances
Tilt measurement WARNING CAUTION
Prohibited use Watch out for erroneous measurements if Flat batteries must not be disposed of with
Using the product without instruction the instrument is defective or if it has been household waste. Care for the environ-
Using outside the stated limits dropped or has been misused or modified. ment and take them to the collection points
Deactivation of safety systems and Carry out periodic test measurements. provided in accordance with national or
removal of explanatory and hazard Particularly after the instrument has been local regulations.
labels subject to abnormal use, and before, The product must not be disposed with
Opening of the equipment by using tools during and after important measurements. household waste.
(screwdrivers, etc.) Dispose of the product appropri-
Carrying out modification or conversion CAUTION ately in accordance with the
of the product Never attempt to repair the product your- national regulations in force in your
country.
Use of accessories from other manufac- self. In case of damage, contact a local
turers without express approval dealer. Adhere to the national and country specific
regulations.
Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also
in the dark WARNING Product specific treatment and waste
management can be downloaded from our
Inadequate safeguards at the surveying Changes or modifications not expressly homepage.
site (e.g. when measuring on roads, approved could void the users authority to
construction sites, etc.) operate the equipment.
Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on Limits of use Electromagnetic Compatibility
scaffolding, when using ladders, when Refer to section "Technical data". (EMC)
measuring near machines which are i The device is designed for use in
running or near parts of machines or
installations which are unprotected
areas permanently habitable by WARNING
humans. Do not use the product in explo- The device conforms to the most stringent
Aiming directly in the sun sion hazardous areas or in aggressive requirements of the relevant standards
environments. and regulations.
Yet, the possibility of causing interference
in other devices cannot be totally
excluded.

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en Safety Instructions
FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) Laser classification Labelling
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation.This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if The device produces visible laser beams,
not installed and used in accordance with which are emitted from the instrument:

the instructions, may cause harmful inter- It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance LD050P

ference to radio communications. with: Makita xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx

However, there is no guarantee that inter- IEC60825-1 : 2014 Radiation safety of Made in Hungary Batteries: 2 x AAA

ference will not occur in a particular instal- laser products

lation. If this equipment does cause Laser Class 2 products: Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

harmful interference to radio or television Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it
reception, which can be determined by towards other people unnecessarily. Eye
turning the equipment off and on, the user protection is normally afforded by aversion Subject to change (drawings, descriptions
is encouraged to try to correct the interfer- responses including the blink reflex. and technical data) without prior notice.
ence by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
WARNING
antenna. Looking directly into the beam with optical
aids (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be
Increase the separation between the hazardous.
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the CAUTION
receiver is connected. Looking into the laser beam may be
Consult the dealer or an experienced hazardous to the eyes.
radio/TV technician for help. Description Value
Maximum peak radiant output power 0.95 mW
Wavelength 635 nm
Pulse duration > 400 ps
Pulse repetition frequency 320 MHz
Beam divergence 0.16 x 0.6 mrad

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