Makita 164 Laser Distance Measurer User Manual

Makita LD050P1
ENTable of Contents
Instrument Set-up
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Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Overview  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Insert batteries  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Switching ON/OFF  - - - - - -...

Makita LD050P2
ENInstrument Set-up
Introduction
The safety instructions and the user manual should be 
read through carefully before the product is used for the 
first time.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that 
all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
The symbols used 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...

Makita LD050P
Instrument Set-up
3
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Display
Battery
Units Area /
Volume
Min/Max
Measuring Measuring
reference
Info
Addition /
SubtractionPythagoras
Memory
Main line
Insert batteries
++
-
-
i
To ensure a reli-
able use, do not 
use zinc-carbon 
batteries. 
Change batter-
ies when battery 
symbol is flash-
ing. 

Makita LD050P4
ENOperations
Switching ON/OFF Clear Message Codes
2 sec
Device is 
turned OFF.
1x
Undo last action.
If the info icon appears with a 
number, observe the instruc-
tions in section Message 
Codes. 
Example:
Adjusting measuring reference
Distance is measured from the 
front of the device.
1
Distance is measured from the rear 
of the device (standard setting).
2
Distance unit setting
0.000m
0.00m
0.00ft0‘00‘‘ 1/16
0.00in
0 1/16in
Switch between the 
following units:
2 sec 

Makita LD050P5
ENMeasuring Functions
Measuring single distance
1
Aim active laser at target.
2
8.532 m
3i
Target surfaces: Measuring 
errors  can occur when meas-
uring to colourless liquids, 
glass, styrofoam or semi-per-
meable surfaces or when 
aiming at high gloss surfac-
es. Against dark surfaces the 
measuring time increases.
Permament measuring
1
2 sec
8.532 m
Aim active laser at target.
2
The last value mea-
sured is displayed.
Stops permanent measur-
ing.
3
Add / Subtract
7.332 m
1
The next...

Makita LD050P
Measuring Functions
6
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Area
11x2
Aim laser at first 
target point.
34
Aim laser at sec-
ond target point.24.352 m2
5i
The result is shown in the 
main line and the measured 
value above. 
Volume
12x2
Aim laser at first 
target point.
34
Aim laser at sec-
ond target point.
56
Aim laser at third 
target point.
78.694 m3
7i
The result is 
shown in the 
main line and 
the measured 
value above.  

Makita LD050P
Measuring Functions
7
EN
Pythagoras (2-point)
13x2
Aim laser at up-
per point.
34
Aim laser rectan-
gular at lower 
point.8.294 m
5i
The result is shown 
in the main line and 
the measured dis-
tance above. 
Pressing the meas-
uring key for 2 sec 
in the function acti-
vates automatically 
Minimum or Maxi-
mum measure-
ment. 
Pythagoras (3-point)
14x2
Aim laser at up-
per point.
34
Aim laser at rec-
tangular point.
56
Aim laser at lower point.
8.294 m
7i
The result is shown in the main...

Makita LD050P
Measuring Functions
8
EN
Memory (5 last results)
8.294 m
55 last results are 
displayed.
15x
8.294 m
5Navigates trough 
5 last results.
2 

Makita LD050P9
ENTechnical Data
* applies for 100 % target reflectivity (white painted 
wall), low background illumination, 25 ºC
** applies for 10 to 500 % target reflectivity, high back-
ground illumination, 0 ºC to 50 ºC
*** Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 10 m with a confi-
dence level of 95%. The maximum tolerance may 
deteriorate to 0.1 mm/m between 10 m to 30 m and to 
0.15 mm/m for distances above 30 m
**** applies for 100 % target reflectivity, background 
illumination of approximately 30000...

Makita LD050P10
ENMessage Codes
If the message Error does not disappear 
after switching on the device repeatedly, 
contact the dealer.
If the message InFo appears with a 
number, press the Clear button and 
observe the following instructions:
Care
•Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth.
•Never immerse the device in water.
•Never use aggressive cleaning agents 
or solvents.
Safety Instructions
The person responsible for the instrument 
must ensure that all users understand 
these directions and adhere...