Leica DISTO classic User manual

User Manual
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Product identification
The identification label for your product is
fitted on the back. The serial number is in
the battery compartment. Enter model and
serial number in your User Manual, and
always refer to this information when you
need to contact your agency or service
centre.
Model: DISTO...........................
Serial no.: ................................
Congratulations on your purchase
of a DISTO.
This User Manual contains
important safety instructions
(see section "Safety
Instructions") as well as instructions on use
of the instrument.
Read carefully through the User Manual
before you switch on the instrument.

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DISTO classic
Hand-held laser eter
Important paragraphs which must
be adhered to in practice as they
enable the product to be used in a
technically correct and efficient
manner.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor injury and/or in appreciable
material, financial and environmen-
tal damage.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
The symbols used in this User Manual have
the following meanings:
Sy bols Used

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Press a key briefly
(press/release!)
Press two keys simultaneously
"Double-Click"
(Press the same key twice)
Press for a certain period
Display, e.g. "Set"
Sy bols Used

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Contents
Open Instrument ......................................8
Insert Batteries .......................................10
Display.....................................................12
Keypad.....................................................13
ONKeyandMeasurementKey .........14
Measuring ..........................................14
Continuousmeasurement (Tracking) .15
Laserincontinuousoperation .............15
Plus/MinusKey...................................16
Quickswitchingoff .............................16
Inrollmode.........................................16
Partialheights,chainvalues ...............16
MultiplicationKey ..............................17
Area ...................................................17
Volume ...............................................17
Timedelayrelease .............................18
EqualKey............................................19
Doublingameasuredvalue ................19
SettingKey .........................................20
Settingsinrollmode ...........................20
Settingreferenceonlyforone
measurement .....................................21
Setdesiredreference
to"Permanent" ...................................22
Measurewithadditionaltolerance ......23
Unit-metre/feet / feetinch...............24
”Beep“duringoperation ......................25
Resetting ............................................26

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Contents
Function Key .....................................27
Recalllastmeasuredvalue(stack) .....27
Savingaconstant(Fnc1)...................28
Recallingtheconstant ........................28
Continuousmeasurement(Tracking)
Maximum(Fnc2) ...............................29
Continuousmeasurement(Tracking)
Minimum(Fnc3) ................................30
Pythagoras,heightmeasurement
(Fnc4)................................................31
User Information.....................................34
Range ..................................................34
RoughSurfaces .................................34
TransparentSurfaces ........................35
Wet,Smooth orHigh-GlossSurfaces35
Illumination .........................................35
Environment .......................................36
Free-handedaiming ...........................36
Inclined,RoundSurfaces ..................37
Inthe field ........................................... 37
Accessories ........................................38
Telescopicviewer(667478) ................38
Wriststrap(667491) ...........................39
Shoulderstrap(563879) ....................39
Carryingpouch(667169) ...................39
Level(667158)...................................39
Targetplate(563875)..........................40
Holster(667489) .................................40
Software .............................................40

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Contents
Safety Instructions .................................41
Useof the Instrument ........................41
Permitteduse .....................................41
Prohibiteduses...................................41
Limitstouse .......................................42
AreasofResponsibility .....................43
HazardsinUse ...................................44
LaserClassification ...........................47
Labelling .............................................48
DISTOwithTelescopicViewfinder....50
ElectromagneticCompatibility
(EMC) ..................................................51
Care and Storage ...................................54
Care .....................................................54
Storage ...............................................54
Transport ............................................55
Despatch ............................................55
Message Codes ......................................56
Technical Data ........................................57
Remarks on Measuring Accuracy........58
Set Mark for Viewfinder .........................60
Accuracy Tests.......................................61

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1. Lay the DISTO onto the User Manual,
as shown below.
2. Hold a large coin between both thumbs.
1.
2.
Open Instru ent

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3. Press coin downwards at an angle
against the last notch.
4. By pressing downwards at an angle and
to the front simultaneously, the battery
compartment can be easily opened.
Open Instru ent
3.
3. 4.

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Insert Batteries
If battery voltage is too low the
battery symbol appears on the
display. Fit new batteries.
Always replace the complete
battery set!
- Do not use old and new
batteries together.
- Do not use batteries from
different manufacturers or
batteries of different types.
- For type of battery, refer to
Technical Data.
5. Remove end cover.
6. Replace batteries.
5.
6.