Ames Instruments 57013 Owner's manual

Brand: Ames Instruments

Model: 57013

Type: Owner's manual

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Item 57013

Ames Instruments Item 57013 is a multifunctional device that measures distance, angles, and more. It provides accurate results even in bright sunlight or on rough surfaces. With a wide measurement range of 0.2" to 197', the device can be used for various applications, including room layout planning, furniture arrangement, and construction projects. Its compact size and lightweight make it easy to carry and operate, while the backlit display allows for easy reading even in low-light conditions.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the

back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).

Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 20a

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

2019 by Harbor Freight Tools

No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in

any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

To ols required for assembly and se rv ic e m ay n ot b e i nc lu de d .

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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Safety ..........................................3

Specifications ..............................4

Setup ...........................................6

Operation .....................................7

Maintenance ...............................15

Warranty .....................................16

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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

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1. Never attach or use any other form

of optical device with this product.

Use as intended only.

2. Do not modify in any way as this may

result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. This product is not a toy. Do not allow

children to play with or near this item.

4. Inspect before every use; do not

use if parts are loose or damaged.

5. Power this Meter using only

the batteries referenced in

the Specifications Chart.

6. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing,

use common sense. Do not operate

any Meter when you are tired.

7. Do not operate Meter if under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Read warning labels on prescriptions

to determine if your judgment

or reflexes are impaired while

taking drugs. If there is any doubt,

do not operate the Meter.

8. Do not look into laser. Do not point

laser at persons or animals directly or

indirectly off of reflective surfaces.

9. Avoid damaging Meter. Use only

as specified in this manual.

10. Performance of this Meter may vary

depending on battery condition.

11. Maintain product labels and

nameplates. These carry

important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

12. Do not attempt to charge battery.

13. Do not reverse the polarity of

the battery when installing.

14. Have the Meter calibrated by a

qualified technician every year

to maintain accurate results.

15. The warnings, cautions, and

instructions discussed in this

instruction manual cannot cover all

possible conditions and situations

that may occur. It must be understood

by the operator that common sense

and caution are factors which cannot

be built into this product, but must

be supplied by the operator.

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Working Range 0.2" - 197' (0.05m - 60m)

Measurement Units

Meters (m), Inches (in), Feet

(ft), Feet + Inches (' ")

Accuracy ± 0.08" (2mm)

Battery 2x AAA (Included)

Working Temperature 14°F - 104°F (-10°C - 40°C)

Storage Temperature -4°F - 140°F (-20°C - 60°C)

Operating Environment Indoors, 0% - 80% RH

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

Max. Output: 1mW Max

Wavelength: 620-670 nm

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

This product complies with

21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Distributed by Harbor Freight Tools

26541 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302

Manufacture Date:

______________, ________

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser light is emitted from this aperture.

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Conforms to UL Std. 61010-1

M&$*- When using Meter in or around bright solar light, or on rough

or poorly reflective measurement surfaces, use a target such as a

white surface or sheet of paper to avoid measurement error.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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UNITS

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1. Turn the Meter over.

2. Remove battery cover.

3. Remove batteries and

replace with same.

M&$*- Do not install old and new batteries

together. Do not install alkaline, carbon-

zinc or rechargeable batteries together.

Position batteries in proper polarity. Do

not use swollen or leaking batteries.

4. Replace battery cover.

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• Press to turn Meter on.

• Press to activate laser.

• Press to go back during

a measurement.

OFF

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• Press to clear one data set. • Press and hold to turn Meter off.

UNITS

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• Press to change laser

reference point between front,

center, and back of Meter.

• Press and hold until

measurement unit changes.

Cycle through until desired

measurement unit is shown.

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• Save up to 30 data sets.

• Press to save data set.

• Press to retrieve data set.

• Press and hold to delete data set.

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• Measured or calculated values can be added or

subracted. (May not work in all modes.)

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Press to activate level.

3. Use X and Y axis values to determine

angles.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

4. Aim laser at target, using

level as necessary.

5. Press ULEG%button.

6. Yellow measurement - Distance.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press and hold ULEG%button.

4. Move Meter forward or backward

until desired distance is displayed.

5. Press ULEG%button to stop measuring.

6. Pink measurement - Minimum.

7. Blue measurement - Maximum.

8. Yellow measurement - Distance.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. Pink measurement - Place Meter

against first surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take first measurement.

6. Blue measurement - Place Meter

against second surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take second measurement.

7. Yellow measurement - Area.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. White measurement - Place Meter

against first vertical surface,

pointing at opposite surface,

then press ULEG%button to take

first horizontal measurement.

6. Pink measurement - Place Meter

against second vertical surface,

pointing at opposite surface, then

press ULEG%button to take second

horizontal measurement.

7. Blue measurement - Place

Meter against horizontal surface,

pointing at opposite horizontal

surface, then press ULEG%button

to take vertical measurement.

8. Yellow measurement - Volume.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. White measurement - Place Meter in

corner of first angle, pointing to corner

of second angle, then press ULEG%

button to take first measurement.

6. Place Meter in corner of second

angle, pointing to corner of third

angle, then press ULEG%button to

take second measurement.

7. Place Meter in corner of third

angle, pointing to corner of first

angle, then press ULEG%button

to take third measurement.

8. Yellow measurement - Area.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. White measurement - Place Meter

against first surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take first measurement.

6. Pink measurement - Place Meter

against second surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take second measurement.

7. Blue measurement - Place Meter

against third surface, pointing

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take third measurement.

8. Yellow measurement - Area.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

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a. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

b. Pink measurement - Place Meter

against first surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take first measurement.

c. Blue measurement - Place

Meter against second surface,

pointing at opposite surface,

then press ULEG%button to

take second measurement.

d. Yellow measurement -

Area of first surface.

e. White measurement -

Area of first surface.

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a. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

b. Pink measurement - Place Meter

against first surface, pointing at

opposite surface, then press ULEG%

button to take first measurement.

c. Blue measurement - Place

Meter against second surface,

pointing at opposite surface,

then press ULEG%button to

take second measurement.

d. Yellow measurement - Area

of second surface.

e. White measurement -

Combined area of first surface

and second surface.

M&$*- Keep taking measurements

to add more surfaces. White

measurement will indicate total area.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. Pink measurement - Place Meter

on the ground. Tilt Meter up,

point at top reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

6. Blue measurement - Keep Meter

on the ground, point at bottom

reference point on surface,

then press ULEG%button.

7. Yellow measurement - Height.

M&$*- Measurement may also

be performed on horizontal

surface to measure length.

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1. Place Meter on tripod.

2. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

3. Set Laser Reference Point.

4. Press until appears.

5. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

6. White measurement - Tilt Meter

up, point at top reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

7. Pink measurement - Level Meter and

point at middle reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

8. Blue measurement - Tilt Meter down,

point at bottom reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

9. Yellow measurement - Height.

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be performed on horizontal

surface to measure length.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. White measurement - Place Meter

on the ground. Tilt Meter up,

point at top reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

6. Pink measurement - Keep Meter

on the ground, point at specific

reference point on surface,

then press ULEG%button.

7. Blue measurement - Keep Meter

on the ground, point at bottom

reference point on surface,

then press ULEG%button.

8. Yellow measurement -

Height of specific area.

M&$*- Measurement may also

be performed on horizontal

surface to measure length.

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1. Place Meter on tripod.

2. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

3. Set Laser Reference Point.

4. Press until appears.

5. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

6. White angle value - Used to

calculate measurement.

7. Pink measurement - Tilt Meter

up, point at top reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

8. Blue measurement - Tilt Meter down,

point at bottom reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

9. Yellow measurement - Height.

M&$*- Measurement may also

be performed on horizontal

surface to measure length.

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1. Press ULEG%button to turn Meter on.

2. Set Laser Reference Point.

3. Press until appears.

4. Press ULEG%button to activate laser.

5. White angle value - Used to

calculate measurement.

6. Pink measurement - Place Meter

on the ground. Tilt Meter up,

point at top reference point on

surface, then press ULEG%button.

7. Blue measurement - Length.

8. Yellow measurement - Height.

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6KK`> The reflected laser signal is too strong.

Change target or affix a white

sheet of paper to target.

6KK`a

The distance to be measured

falls outside working range.

Measure within the working range

0.2" - 197' (0.05m - 60m).

6KK`b The reflected laser signal is too weak.

Change target or affix a white

sheet of paper to target.

6KK`A Low battery.

Replace battery. See Battery

Replacement on page 15.

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1. Wipe unit with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Do not use solvents or abrasives.

2. Remove batteries if not in

use for long periods.

3. Store unit in a dry location.

4. Other than the batteries, there

are no replaceable parts on this

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1. When 6KK`A appears then the

Meter turns off, the batteries

need to be replaced.

2. Turn the Meter over.

3. Remove battery cover.

4. Remove batteries and

replace with same.

M&$*- Do not install old and new batteries

together. Do not install alkaline, carbon-

zinc or rechargeable batteries together.

Position batteries in proper polarity. Do

not use swollen or leaking batteries.

5. Replace battery cover.

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Have the Meter calibrated by a qualified technician every year.

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Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high

quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this

product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days

from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or

indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside

our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of

maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property,

or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use

of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS

WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us

with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation

of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies

the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may

elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you

with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we

determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the

scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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M&$*- If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

M&$*- Replacement parts are not available for this item.

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