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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’

(General’s) LDM1 50 Ft. Laser Distance Measurer. The

LDM1 is designed to replace a conventional tape measure

in the hands of both DIYers and professionals.

The LDM1 works by shining an invisible infrared beam on a

target, which reflects the beam back to the tool. The time it

takes the beam to return is proportional to the distance to

the target. A red laser pointer is used only to aim the beam,

and not to carry any information. The LDM1’s range of 50

ft. makes it suitable for most indoor measuring tasks and

many outdoor jobs as well.

Why is the LDM1 better than a conventional tape measure?

• It’s faster. It takes much less time—and only one hand—to

hold the tool against a wall, aim at the opposite wall and

press the button than it does—requiring both hands—

to secure one end of a conventional tape measure, walk the

other end to the far wall, write down the reading and retract

the tape. The longer the distance to be

measured, the more time saved. Using the laser, the average

measurement can be made up to 10 times faster than by a

tape measure.

• It’s more accurate. Thanks to precision optics, the LDM1

can measure the distance between any two points more

than 10 inches apart with ±1/4 in. accuracy and 1/16 in.

resolution. It’s impossible to get that level of precision from

a tape that can bend or sag. What’s more, it’s much easier

to read the LDM1’s digital display, which can be held at eye

level, than to read a conventional tape measure whose

position may make tiny hash marks hard to see.

• It’s safer. Because the LDM1 can measure distances from a

distance, it takes the risk out of routine but tricky tasks. For

example, it makes it unnecessary to stand on a stepladder

and reach to measure the height of a ceiling.

WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE

The LDM1 comes on a blister-packed card along with two

“AAA” Alkaline batteries.

50 FT. LASER DISTANCE MEASURER

INSTRUCTIONS

LDM1

Please read these instructions carefully and thoroughly before using the product.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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50 FT. LASER DISTANCE MEASURER INSTRUCTIONS LDM1 Please read these instructions carefully and thoroughly before using the product. INTRODUCTION measured, the more time saved. Using the laser, the average measurement can be made up to 10 times faster than by a tape measure. Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) LDM1 50 Ft. Laser Distance Measurer. The LDM1 is designed to replace a conventional tape measure in the hands of both DIYers and professionals. • It’s more accurate.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 2. The LDM1’s measurement display A Fig. 1 shows the key components of the LDM1. Fig. 2 shows all possible display icons and indications. Use Fig. 1 to familiarize yourself with the position and function of all components before moving on to the safety, setup and operating instructions. B C D A. Battery charge indicator B. Laser enabled icon. When flashing, indicates that the laser pointer is activated and ready to be aimed at a target. C.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When measuring long distances, use a target plate made of white paper or cardboard. Pressing the back of the tool against a surface (rather than holding it in your hand) helps to steady the laser pointer on distant targets. To make a distance measurement, hold the bottom of the tool against a wall or the floor and press the button (Fig. 1, Callout 1). This activates the display, the laser pointer and the infrared transmitter/receiver. It also causes the laser enabled icon (Fig.
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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Measurement range/accuracy/resolution: 50 ft./±1/4 in./1/16 in. General will replace or repair the defective unit, at its option, subject to verification of the defect. • Measurement unit: feet + fractional inches This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the product. It also does not cover products purchased from unauthorized distributors.