Hammerhead HLLT16 User manual
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SPR
SPR
CNR
MTR
BVL
HOLD
16" Digital Angle Finder
MODEL HLLT16
2 16" DIGITAL ANGLE FINDER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Specications ...........................................2
Safety Instructions ...............................................3
Unpacking .....................................................5
Description.....................................................6
Operation ......................................................9
Maintenance...................................................17
Troubleshooting ................................................18
Warranty......................................................19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Model HLLT16
Power supply 2 x 1.5V AA battery
Recommended Use Indoors or Outdoors
Angle measuring range 0° to 220°
Accuracy of vials ±0.029°
Accuracy of digital display ±0.2°
SPR measuring range 25.1° to 60.9°
CNR measuring range 59° to 151°
Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Automatic switch off 5 minutes
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this
product. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
bodily injury.
• Do not use this tool for any purpose other than those outlined in this manual.
This could result in serious injury.
• Keep the tool dry, and do not use it in the rain.
• Avoid dropping the tool and other high impact to the tool.
• When carrying the Digital Angle Finder during physical activity, such as
climbing a ladder, etc., make sure to position the Digital Angle Finder so as to
avoid bruising or puncture wounds in the event of an accident.
• Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for several days.
• Always dispose of used batteries according to your local ordinance; do not
incinerate the batteries.
• Use only those accessories that are recommended by HAMMERHEAD for use
with this product. Use of accessories that have been designed for use with
other tools could result in serious injury.
FCC Statement
1. 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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE:
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.
DANGER
People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking the box, do not discard any packing materials until all of the
contents are accounted for:
a. Open the carton to locate the following:
• Digital Angle Finder
• 2 pcs. 1.5V AA battery
• Soft bag
• Operator’s manual
b. Carefully lift the Digital Angle Finder out of the carton and place it on
a stable, flat surface.
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DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR DIGITAL ANGLE FINDER (Fig. 1)
The 16” Digital Angle Finder is a precision tool for measuring and transferring
angles. Use it as:
• an angle nder
• a compound-cut calculator
• a protractor
• a level
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DESCRIPTION
PARTS DESCRIPTION
1Folding leg
2Window for horizontal bubble level
3Window for vertical bubble level
4Joint cover
5Base leg
6SPR Button: stores the spring angle as a xed value
7SPR/CNR/MTR/BVL Button: for calculating the miter and bevel angle
(identied as “MTR/BVL button” in this manual)
8POWER button: turns the Digital Angle Finder on or off; ips the
display
9HOLD button: freezes the display on the screen; press again to free
the display
10 Encased bubble vials: The highly sensitive vials ensure the tool has
an accuracy of 0.029° for determining level and plumb
11 Hanging hole: for convenient storage
12 Cushioned end cap: to help protect the device from damage
13 Leg extension: for accurately measuring hard-to-reach angles
14 Battery compartment: for two “AA” batteries to power the tool
15 Dual LCD display: large dual LCD display with back lighting for clear
reading from front and back
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DESCRIPTION
GLOSSARY
SPR: Spring Angle (the angle between the wall and the at, back side of crown
molding)
CNR: Corner (the angle between the two adjacent walls)
MTR: The miter angle computed for the miter saw
BVL : The bevel angle computed for the miter saw
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OPERATION
1. BATTERY INSTALLATION (Fig. 2)
This Digital Angle Finder uses two “AA”
batteries.
a. Open the battery cover, located in
the back of the tool (Fig. 2).
b. Insert two new “AA” alkaline
batteries with the polarity (+/-)
as indicated on the inside of the
battery compartment.
c. Securely close the cover.
NOTE:
• Always turn off the tool before installing or replacing the batteries.
• Replace the batteries when the battery indicator appears and blinks on the
LCD display screen.
• Remove the batteries from the Digital Angle Finder when it is not used for
extended periods.
• The 2 AA batteries should match each other in brand and type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove depleted batteries immediately, and dispose of them according to
your local ordinance.
• Never dispose of batteries in re.
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OPERATION
2. TURN THE DIGITAL ANGLE FINDER ON, OFF, AND REVERSE THE IMAGE
a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the Digital Angle Finder. The LCD
screen will rst briey display all of the angle-calculation elements and
then display the relative angle between the folding leg and the base leg.
b. When the device is turned on, briey pressing the button again will ip the
display on the screen.
c. Press the button and hold it for about 3 seconds to turn off the tool.
d. When the Digital Angle Finder is inactive for 5 minutes, it will automatically
turn off to save battery power.
3. TO USE THE DIGITAL ANGLE FINDER BUBBLE VIALS FOR LEVEL AND
PLUMB MEASUREMENTS
NOTE:
Use the highly accurate bubble vials to establish level or plumb surfaces. The LCD
display is for use in making relative-angle measurements only; it is not useful for level
and plumb measurements. The LCD display may be turned off for this function.
Horizontal measurement
Place the Digital Angle Finder on the work surface; the surface will be at true
level when the bubble is positioned exactly between the marks on the vial.
Vertical measurement
Place the Digital Angle Finder against a vertical work surface; the surface will be
at plumb (true vertical) when the bubble is positioned exactly between the marks
on the plumb bubble vial.
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