5
E
Under Industry Canada regulations, the radio transmitter(s) 
in this device may only operate using an antenna of a type 
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter 
by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference 
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be 
so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power 
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful 
communication.
Battery Safety
WARNING: Batteries can explode or leak and 
cause serious injury or re. To reduce the risk:
ALWAYS follow all instructions and warnings on 
the battery label and package. 
DO NOT short any battery terminals. 
DO NOT charge alkaline batteries.
DO NOT mix old and new batteries. Replace all 
of them at the same time with new batteries of 
the same brand and type.
DO NOT mix battery chemistries.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in re.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
ALWAYS remove batteries if the device will not 
be used for several months.
NOTE: Ensure that the recommended batteries 
are used.
NOTE: Ensure the batteries are inserted in the 
correct manner, with the correct polarity.
Setup (Load Batteries)
1.
  Locate the battery compartment latch on the back of 
the TLM99, TLM99s, or TLM99si tool (Figure 
C
 #2).
2.
  Using your finger, pull the latch up to unlock and 
remove the battery door (Figure 
D
 #1 and #2).
3.
  Insert two AAA batteries, making sure to position the - 
and + ends of each battery as noted inside the battery 
compartment (Figure 
D
 #3).
4.
  Slide the pins at the bottom of the battery door into 
the notches in the battery compartment  
(Figure 
D
 #4).
5.
  Push the battery door down until it snaps in place 
(Figure 
D
 #5).
When the tool is ON, the battery level appears in the 
display window (Figure 
E
 #1).
Operation
Measuring Distance to a Wall or Object
1.
  Click   (Figure 
A
 #5) to turn on the tool.
2.
  The tool will measure the distance from the bottom of 
the tool to the wall or object (Figure 
F
 #1).
  To measure from the top of the tool instead of the 
bottom (Figure 
F
 #2), hold   for 2 seconds. 
On the display window, the tool icon will change from 
 to   (Figure 
E
 #5).
3.
  Point the laser at the top of the tool (Figure 
A
 #1) 
toward the wall or object whose distance you need to 
measure (Figure 
F
).
4.
  Click   to measure the distance from the tool to the 
wall or object.
5.
  At the bottom of the display window (Figure 
A
 #2), 
view the current measurement (Figure 
E
 #3).
To take a new measurement, click 
 to move the current 
measurement up to the previous line on the display 
window (Figure 
E
 #2). Then repeat steps 2-5.
Measuring Distances Continuously
To take a series of measurements as you move around, 
change to Continuous Measure mode.
1.
  Click   (Figure 
A
 #5) to turn on the tool.
2.
  Point the laser at the top of the tool (Figure 
A
 #1) 
toward the wall or object whose distance you need to 
measure (Figure 
F
).
3.
  Click and hold   for 2 seconds to turn on the 
Continuous Measure mode.
4.
  At the bottom of the display window (Figure 
A
 #2), 
view the current measurement (Figure 
E
 #3), which 
will keep changing as you move the tool.
5.
  To take the current measurement (from the tool to the 
wall or object) and exit Continuous Measure mode, 
click 
.
To take a new measurement, click 
 to move the current 
measurement up to the previous line on the display 
window. Then repeat steps 2-5.