User Manual
English
Congratulations on the purchase of your Stabila LD 500.
Carefully read the Safet
y Instructions and the User
Manual before using this product.
The person
responsible for the instrument must
ensure
that all users understand these directions and adhe
re to them.
Contents
Safety Instructions...............................................................................................1
Start-up....................................................................................................................4
Menu functions.....................................................................................................6
Operation...............................................................................................................8
Measuring................................................................................................................9
Functions.................................................................................................................9
Appendix.............................................................................................................. 14
Safety Instructions
Symbols used
The symbols used in the Safety Instructions 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.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which,
if not avoided, may res
ult in minor injury and/or in appreciable
material, financial and environmental damage.
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Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient
m
anner.
Use of the instrument
Permitted use
•Measuring distances
• Computing functions, e. g. areas and volumes
• M
easuring tilts
Prohibited use
• Using the instrument without instruction
• Using outside the stated limits
• Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard
labels
• O
p
ening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers, etc.), as far as
not spec
ifically permitted for certain cases
• Carryin
g out modification or conversion of the product
• Us
e of accessories from other manu
facturers without the express
approval of Stabila.