Axminster Digital Height Gauge User manual

210041
Digital Height Gauge
User Manual
www.axminster.co.uk

Index of Contents............................................................................................................................... 01
What’s in the Box………….………........……..…………...................................................................... 02
Illustration & Description.................................................................................................... 03-04-05-06
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 06
Index of Contents...
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SAFETY!!
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The symbols shown on the cover of this
manual advise that you wear the correct
safety protection when using this machine.
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What’s in the Box...
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Model Number: HD620
1 No. Digital Height Gauge
2 No. Spare battery
1 No. Instruction Manual
1 No. Guarantee Card
Having unpacked your digital height gauge; if you are not retaining the packaging to store
your height gauge, please dispose of the wrapping responsibly.
Congratulations on the purchase of your “Axminster Digital Height Gauge”
Digital Height
Gauge
Spare 3V Battery

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Illustration & Description...
Analogue Scale
Markings
Alloy Block
Linear Scale
Digtal Readout
Function Buttons
Locking Screw
Battery
Compartment Pointer
Rare Earth Magnets
CR2032 3V Micro
Lithium Battery

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Illustration & Description...
Please study the illustrations, so that you may understand the terminology we have used,
and better understand the operation of your Digital Height Gauge. Note the positions and
the functions of the various buttons on the Digital Readout, these will be more fully
explained a little later in the text:-
The gauge comprises a precision machined alloy block, into which the Linear Scale of the
Digital Readout (DRO) is bolted. This fixing is set very precisely at right angles to the base,
to ensure accurate measurement. The linear scale is also marked with Analogue Scales from
0-6” and from 0-150mm. These scales are read against the lower edge of the DRO.
There are three Rare Earth Magnets set into the base of the block, to enable/aid the gauge
to be held flat against a ferrous metal surface. Please Note. The magnets are not
sufficiently strong to support the whole weight of the gauge on a vertical surface; although
the base will remain in flat contact with the surface the gauge is liable to slip.
The digital readout is mounted on the linear scale and has an ‘L’ shaped pointer attached to
it; there is also a small Locking Screw with a serrated knob; that will clamp the DRO in
position if tightened (Do not over tighten). NOTE Please ensure the locking screw is
loosened before attempting to move the gauge.
The Battery Compartment is on the lower front face of the DRO and can be opened by a
‘press down’ and slide motion in the direction of the ‘arrow’ thumb grip. If you are replacing
the battery ensure that it is positioned with the + marking uppermost.
The ‘L’ shaped pointer is ground to a fine edge to enable the most accurate measurement; it
is also hardened so that the points can be used for scribing lines at the set height.
P.S. When scribing, please hold the pointer only, DO NOT apply pressure by gripping the
gauge proper
Picture shows the digital
height guage being used to
measure the depth of the
router cutter.
Pointer
Router Cutter

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Illustration & Description...
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Function Buttons
a) Scale Change Button Marked in/mm/F
This button enables the scale to be altered from:-
i) metric mm’s to two places of decimal…………….. (mm)
ii) imperial to 3 ½ places of decimal (the ½ place will indicate 0.0005 if
measured) …………………..(in)
iii) imperial to 1/64” ………..(F)
b) ABS Button
This button enables the reading to be ‘split’ and totalised.
e.g.
1. Set the pointer to zero.
2. Move the pointer. DRO reads 25mm
3. Press the ABS button. DRO reads 000
4. Move the pointer. DRO reads 20mm
5. Press the ABS button DRO reads 45mm
6. Press the ABS button again DRO reads 000
7. Move the pointer. DRO reads 15mm
8. Press the ABS button. DRO reads 60mm
The illustration is given in mm’s, ABS works equally in imperial.
c) Hold Button
This button enables the reading to be ‘frozen’. The DRO will retain this reading, (as an ‘aide
memoire’?) until such time as the Hold button is pressed again. NOTE. The reading is not
held if the DRO switches off automatically.
d) ON/OFF Button
Self explanatory . In the event that you forget to ‘switch off’, the DRO is equipped with an
automatic function that will switch the device off after approximately 5mins if the gauge has
not been used during this period. Switching ‘On’ will return the gauge to its original settings.
(NOT c) The Hold Function. (See NOTE)
e) Zero Button
This button will set the DRO to 0000, at whatever position the pointer is, when the button is
pressed. The DRO will then read either positively (if the pointer is raised) or negatively
(if the pointer is lowered). NOTE Zero will remain at the position set, if automatic switch off
occurs and the DRO is turned on again.

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Illustration & Description...
No Maintenance, keep clean and dry. Change battery if display is blank. Store away from
direct heat or sunlight.
Maintenance...
a)Scale Change Button
b) ABS Button
c) Hold Button
d)ON/OFF Button
e) Zero Button
Display in Metric mm’s to
two places of decimal (mm)
Display in Imperial to
3 1/2places of decimal (in)
Display in Imperial to 1/64" (F)
ABS symbol

210041
www.axminster.co.uk
Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK
FREEPHONE 0800 371822
Digital Height Gaiuge