Measuring Tool Power Supply
Inserting/changing the batteries
It is recommended that you use alkaline manganese batteries to operate the measuring tool.
To remove the battery compartment (13), turn the locking mechanism (14) to position 
. Pull the battery compartment out of the measuring tool and insert the batteries.
When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct according to the illustration on the inside of the battery compartment.
Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from the same manufacturer and which have the same capacity.
Slide the battery compartment (13) into the measuring tool and turn the locking mechanism (14) to position 
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- Take the batteries out of the measuring tool when you are not using it for a prolonged period of time. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during prolonged storage in the measuring tool.
Charge-control indicator
When the battery warning (12) flashes red for the first time, the measuring tool can still be operated for approx. 2 hours.
When the battery warning (12) lights up red continuously, no further measurements can be taken. The measuring tool switches off automatically after 1 minute.