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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table of ContentsI. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3II. LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4III. Keypad Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4IV. Key Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

IVa Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5IVb Power Control & Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5IVc Digit Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5IVd Operation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5IVe Memory Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6IVf Unit Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6IVg Constant Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7IVh Project Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

V. Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Va Arithmetic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Vb Memory Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Vc Percentage Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Vd Dimension Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Ve Linear, Square, Cubic Conversion . . . . . . . . .15Vf Conversion Between Feet-Inch-Fraction

& Decimal Feet/Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Vg Square Up / Square Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Vh Custom Setting for the Variables . . . . . . . . . . .18Vi Fraction Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Vj Estimation of Material Quantity for

Various DIY Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23i) Project: Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23ii) Project: Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24iii) Project: Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25iv) Project: Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28v) Project: Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30vi) Project: Lumber Estimation . . . . . . . . . . . . .31vii) Project: Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31viii) Project: Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32ix) Project: Drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32x) Project: Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33xi) Project: Bags of Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35xii) Project: Bricks / Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36xiii) Project: Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37xiv) Project: Mulch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38xv) Find the Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

VI. Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39VII. Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Service Information & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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I. General Description

The Marksman Material Estimator has the following `features:• 30 key operation• 8 digits display, internally 10 digit calculation • Fraction resolution defaults at a 16th of an inch,

changeable by user• One independent memory • Four basic arithmetic operation, i.e., +, -, x, and ÷• Percentage calculation• Dimension Math• Linear conversion, Square & Cubic unit conversion • Conversion between Feet-Inch-Fraction and Decimal

Feet / Inch• Square Up / Square Root• Estimation of material quantities for various DIY projects • 3.0V operating voltage / CR 2032 lithium battery• Approx. 6 minute auto power off

WARNING: Contains Lithium Battery. See page 40 foradditional battery information.

II. LCD Display / III. KeypadArrangement

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IV. Key DescriptionIVa. Function Keys

[Shift] - 2nd Function key (Before activating the second function,press [Shift] first.)

[+/-] - Toggle sign of the displayed data.[ ] - Square root[x2] - Square up[x/y] - Fractional bar key for entering fractions[Store] - Activate “Store” function[Recall] - Activate “Recall” function

IVb. Power Control & Clear[ON/C] - Power on

- Press once to clear entries and press twice for clearing all calculation buffers

- Reset errors and resume calculation.[OFF] - Power off[Clear All] - Clear all stored variables back to

defaults

IVc. Digit Keys[0] , , , [9], [.] - Numerals and the decimal point

IVd. Operation Keys[+], [-], [x], [÷] - Addition / Subtraction / Multiplication

/ Division[=] - Equal key for performing calculation

and find the end result[%] - Percentage

IVe. Memory Keys[Store][M+] - The entered value or the sub-total is

added to the independent memory, which is then updated with the result. When a non-zero number is stored in the independent memory, the sign "M" appears on the display.

[Recall][M+] - Press [Recall] then [M+] for memory recall, memory value is obtained and displayed.

[Recall][M-R/C] - Pressing [Recall] twice is for memoryclear. The symbol "M" will disappear.

IVf. Unit Keys[Yards] - Press to enter yards.[Feet] - Press to enter feet.

- When the answer is expressed in Feet-Inch or Feet, press [Feet] to toggle between Feet-Inch and Feet.

[Inch] - Press to enter inch.- When the answer is expressed in

“Inch”, press [Inch] to toggle between decimal Inch and fractional Inch.

[Meter] - Press to enter meter.Note: Press unit keys once for linear units, twice for squareunits and third for cubic units.

e.g. 5[Yards][Yards] for 5 sq. yards

5[Yards][Yards][Yards] for 5 cu. yards

[Shift][Yards] - Convert the displayed value to yards. [Shift][Feet] - Convert the displayed value to feet.[Shift][Inch] - Convert the displayed value to inches.[Shift][Meter] - Convert the displayed value to meters.

IVg. Constant Key [ ] - Input the constant

IVh. Project Keys [Paint] - Computes volume of paint ( in gallons /

quarts / pints ) basing on the entered area and a stored value of Paint Coverage per Gallon.

- Computes the area covered by the defined Paint Coverage per Gallon.

[Wallpaper] - Computes number of rolls of wallpaperbasing on an entered area and a stored value of “Wallpaper Roll Coverage Area”.

- Calculate the wall area to be covered by the entered number of rolls of wallpaper.

[Tile] - Find the number of tiles, based on an entered area and a user-stored Grout Width. Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of tiles for various standard tile sizes (12” / 13” / 16” / 18” / 24” / 1” / 2“ / 4” / 6” / 8” / 10”).

- Calculate the area covered by the entered number of tiles. Repeated presses will scroll through areas covered by various sizes of tiles.

[Deck] - Find the number of boards for a deck,based on an entered area and astored Board Width. Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of boards for various standard board lengths ( 8’ / 10’ / 12’ / 14’ / 16’ / 18’ / 20’ ).

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- Computes the area covered by the entered number of boards. Repeated presses will scroll through areas covered by boards of various lengths as shown above.

[Fence] - Multifunction key that finds thenumber of fence boards, number of posts and number of rails basing on an entered distance, Board Width and Post Spacing.

- Computes the fence distance by theentered number of boards and the stored Board Width.

[Shift][Bd Feet] - Computes number of board feetbased on entered volume.

- Compute the volume by the defined number of board feet.

[Shift][Studs] - Computes number of studs, based onan entered linear distance and a stored On-Center Spacing.

- Compute the distance by basing on the defined number of studs and the stored On-Center Spacing.

[Shift][Roof Bundle] - Computes number of bundles of roof

shingles, based on an entered roof area and a stored Area per Roof Bundle.

- Computes the roof area basing on theentered number of bundles of roof shingles.

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[Shift][4x8 Sheet] - Computes number of 4’X 8’ sheets,

based on entered linear distance or area.- Computes the area or the distance by

basing on the defined number of “4X8”sheets.

[Shift][Carpet] - Computes carpet length required (of

either 12’, 13’ or 15’ wide carpet rolls),based on entered area. Repeated pressings of [Shift][Carpet] will scroll through values for 12’, 13’ and 15’ rolls.

- Computes the floor area with the givenlength of carpet

[Shift][Custom Tile] - Computes number of tiles based on an

entered area and a stored Custom TileSize. This is used separately from theregular Tile key.

- Compute the area by basing on the defined number of tiles.

[Shift][Concrete] - Computes the number of bags of

concrete required, based on an entered volume and a stored Volume per Bag.

- Computes the volume by entering thenumber of bags of concrete.

[Shift][Brick] - Computes the number of standard 8-inch-size U.S. bricks based on enteredlinear distance (or area, or volume). Finds values for both “face” (21 square inches) and “paver” (32 square inches)

brick applications. By pressing [Shift][Brick] again consecutively, it will toggle back and forth between “face”, “paver”.

[Shift][Block] - Computes the number of standard 128-sq. inch blocks, based on an entered linear distance or area and astored Block Area.

[Shift][Gravel] - Computes tons of gravel required, based on an entered volume and a stored Weight per Volume.

- Given the quantity of gravel used, calculate the volume.

[Shift][Cost $] - “Cost” function lets you compute total material cost, given an entered Per Unit Cost.

[Shift][Mulch] - Computes the number of bags of mulchyou’ll need, based on an entered volume and a stored Volume per Bag.

- Computes the volume by basing on the number of bags of mulch.

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V. Functional DescriptionV-a. Arithmetic Operation : +, -, x, ÷

Key Display

[ON/C][ON/C] 0.

100 100

[+] 100.

100[-] 200.300[x] -100.

2[÷] -200.

4[Shift][+/-] -4.

[=] 50.

V-b. Memory operation

V-c. Percentage OperationA x B% = A x B/100A ÷ B% = A ÷ (B/100)A + B% = A x (1 + B%)A - B% = A x (1 - B%)

Key Display

[ON/C] 0.

3574[x] 3574.

12[shift][%] 428.88

654[÷] 654.

852[shift][%] 76.760563

125[+] 125.

20[shift][%] 150.

[-] 150.

20[shift][%] 120.Key Display

[ON/C] 0.

11111111[Store][M+] 11111111.

100[Store][M+] 100.

[Recall][M+] 11111211.200[Shift][+/-][Store][M+] -200.

[Recall][M+] 11111011.

[Recall][M-R/C] 11111011.

[Recall][M+] 0.

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V-d. Dimension MathKey Display[ON/C][ON/C] 0.5 [Inch] 5

INCH[+] 5

INCH4[Feet] 4

FEET2[Inch] 4 2

FEET INCH[=] 4 7

FEET INCH1[Feet] 1

FEET[-] 1 0

FEET INCH4[Inch]1[x/y]5 4 1

INCH 5[=] 0 7 13

FEET INCH16

12[Feet][÷] 12 0FEET INCH

2[Inch]1[x/y]2 2 1INCH 2

[=] 57.6

100[Feet] 100FEET

[Feet] 100SQ FEET

[+] 100.SQ FEET

Key Display5 5[Shift][%] 105.

SQ FEET

5[Feet] 5FEET

[x] 5 0FEET INCH

4[Feet]10[Inch] 4 10FEET INCH

[=] 24.166667SQ FEET

8[Feet][X] 8 0FEET INCH

1.5[Feet] 1.5FEET

[X] 12.SQ FEET

0.5[Inch] 0.5INCH

[=] 0.5CU FEET

CONTINUED

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V-e. Linear Conversion, SquareConversion & Cubic ConversionKey Display

[ON/C] 0.

12[Feet] 12FEET

[Shift][Yards] 4.YD

[Shift][Feet] 12.FEET

[Shift][Inch] 144.INCH

[Shift][Meter] 3.6576M

[ON/C][ON/C] 0

75 [Feet][Feet] 75SQ FEET

[Shift][Yards] 8.3333333SQ YD

[Shift][Meter] 6.967728SQ M

75[Feet][Feet][Feet] 75CU FEET

[Shift][Yards] 2.7777778CU YD

V-f. Conversion Between Feet-Inch-Fraction & Decimal Feet/InchKey Display13[Feet]8[Inch]1[x/y]7 13 8 1

FEET INCH 7

[Shift][Feet] 13.678571FEET

[Shift][Inch] 164.14286INCH

[ON/C] 0.

9.7[Feet] 9.7FEET

[Shift][Feet] 9 8 3

FEET INCH 8

[Shift][Inch] 116 3

INCH 8

[Shift][Feet] 9 8 3

FEET INCH 8

[Shift][Yards] 3.2333333YD

[Shift][Meter] 2.95656M

[Shift][Feet] 9.7FEET

[Shift][Feet]or[Feet] 9 8 3

FEET INCH 8

[Shift][Inch] 116 3

INCH8

[Shift][Inch]or[Inch] 116.4 INCH

Key Display

6[Feet] 6FEET

[Shift][x2] 36.SQ FEET

[+] 36.SQ FEET

10[Feet] 10FEET

[Shift][x2] 100. SQ FEET

[=] 136.SQ FEET

[Shift][√ x] 11 7 15

FEET INCH 16

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V-g. Square Up / Square Root V-h. Custom Setting for the VariablesUpon power up reset, the variables are defined as follows.

Area of Concrete Blocks 128 sq. inch Area of Face Bricks 21 sq. inch (*)Area of Paver Bricks 32 sq. inch (*)1 Board Feet 144 cu. inches (*)One 4’X8’ Sheet 32 sq. feet (*)Concrete (Volume per Bag) 2/3 cubic feet / bagBoard Width (board-on-center) 5 11/16 inchesFence Post Spacing 8 feetGravel (Weight per Volume) 1.5 tons / cubic yardMulch (Volume per Bag) 2 cubic feet / bag Paint Coverage per Gallon 350 sq. feet / gallonRoof Bundle (Area per Bundle) 33 1/3 sq. feet / bundleStud On Center Spacing 16 inches Grout Width 0 inchCustom Tile Size 24 sq. inchWallpaper Roll Coverage Area 56 sq. feet / roll

Note: (*) not programmable.

To read all these variables, operate as below.

[Recall][Paint]

[Recall][Wallpaper]

350.00

SQ FEET / GL

STO

56.00

SQ FEET / ROLL

STO

2019

[Recall][Grout Width]

[Recall][Board o.c.]

[Recall][Post o.c.]

[Recall][Studs]

[Recall][Roof Bundle]

[Recall][Custom Tile]

0

GROUT INCH

STO

5 1116

BD W INCH

STO

8 - 0

POST FEET INCH OC

STO

16

ST INCH OC

STO

24.00

TILE SQ INCH

STO

33.33

SQ FEET

STO

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[Recall][Concrete]

[Recall][Block]

[Recall][Gravel]

[Recall][Mulch]

Besides the variables listed above, you can also use[Recall] function to read some non-programmable data,such as board feet, 4x8 Sheet, face brick and paver brickarea.

[Recall][Bd Feet]

[Recall][Brick]

0.67

CU FEET / BAG

STO

bL128.00

SQ INCH

STO

1.50

TN/CU YD

STO

2.00

CU FEET / BAG

STO

144.00

CU INCH

STO

P32.00 br

SQ INCH

STO

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Press [Recall][Brick] to toggle between paver brick andface brick.

[Recall][Brick]

To store a custom value into the user-programmable variables shown above, one should input the value in thedefined unit as listed above, then press [Store] which isfollowed by the corresponding variable key button.

For example, set the Paint Coverage per Gallon to 400.

400 [Feet] [Feet]

[Store]

[Paint]

Press [Clear All] to clear all stored values and set estimator back to defaults.NOTE: Changing default value will impact material estimation result.

F21.00 br

SQ INCH

STO

400

SQ FEET

400

SQ FEET

STO

400.00

SQ FEET / GL

STO

CONTINUED V-i. Fraction Resolution By default, the estimator is set to display fractional valuesto the nearest 16th of an inch. The 1/16 resolution can bedisplayed by pressing [Recall][x/y].

Repeated presses of [x/y] will then scroll through the available settings: 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. Thelast setting appears on the screen will be stored as thecurrent fractional resolution.

When there is fraction displayed after calculation, you canpress [x/y] to toggle between the highest fractional resolution and the set resolution. For example,

7[Inch][÷]32[=]

[x/y]

[x/y]

0 14

INCH

0 732

INCH

0 14

INCH

0 116

INCH

STO

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V-j. Estimation of Material Quantity forVarious DIY ProjectsNote: The answers obtained in DIY projects are rounded to two decimal places.Note: Material estimation results depend on variablesthat are preprogrammed by default or user programmed.

i) Project : PaintFind how many gallons / quarts / pints of paint are neededto cover the wall when the area of the wall is given, or findthe coverage area when the qty. of paint (in gals.) is known.

Key Display

Example: To calculate how many quarts of paint will be needed to cover a wall measuring 8’ x 20’. How many gallons / quarts / pints?

[ON/C] 0.

8[Feet][X]20[Feet][=] 160. SQ FEET

[Paint] 0.46 GL

[Paint] 1.83 QT

[Paint] 3.66 Pt

Example: How many square feet will 10 gallons of paint cover?

[ON/C] 0.

10[Shift][Coverage] 3500.00

SQ FEET

Key Display

[Paint] 10.00 GL

ii) Project : WallpaperFind the number of rolls of wallpaper needed when the coverage area is given, or find the coverage area whenthe quantity of wallpaper used is known.

Key Display

Example: To calculate the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 8’ x 20’ .

[ON/C] 0.


[Wallpaper] 2.86 ROLL

Example: How many square feet will 12 rolls of wallpapercover?

[ON/C] 0.

12 [Wallpaper] 672. 00 SQ FEET

[Wallpaper] 12.00ROLL

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iii. Project : TileFind the number of tiles in various sizes to be used whenthe coverage area and the grout width are given, or findthe area covered when number of tiles is known, or findthe number of tiles (in various sizes) to be used when thedistance is given.

Key DisplayExample: To calculate the number of tiles in various sizesyou need to fill a floor measuring 5’ x 80’ ? Provided that the grout width is 1/16 inch and 5% waste allowance is added. [ON/C] 0.1[x/y]16[Store][Grout Width] 0 - 1

STO 16

GROUT INCH5[Feet][x]80[Feet] [=] 400.

SQ. FEET[+]5[Shift][%] 420.

SQ. FEET[Tile] 415.66 12

TILE In[Tile] 354.45 13







TILE In

Key Display[Tile] 1645.54 6



TILE In

Example: To calculate the area covered by 200 tiles in various sizes. (provided that the grout width is 1/16 inch.)

[ON/C] 0

0 11[x/y]16[Store][Grout Width] STO 16

GROUT INCH

200[Tile] 202.09 12SQ FEET In

[Tile] 236.98 13SQ FEET In


[Tile] 453.13 18

SQ FEET In





CONTINUED

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Key Display




Example: To calculate the number of tiles in various sizesyou need to fill the distance 50’. Provided that the grout width is 1/16 inch and 10% waste allowance is added.

[ON/C] 01[x/y ]16[Store][Grout Width] STO 0 1

GROUT INCH16

50 [Feet] 50 FEET

[+] 10 [Shift] [%] 55 0FEET INCH

[Tile] 54.72 12TILE In






CONTINUED

iv) Project : Deck Find the number of boards needed to build a deck, or findthe deck area when the number of boards is given, or findthe number of boards when the distance is given.

Key DisplayExample: To calculate the number of boards in various sizes you need to build a deck, if the deck area measures 8 x 12’ ?[ON/C] 0.


[Deck] 26. 8BDS Ft

[Deck] 21. 10BDS Ft

[Deck] 17. 12BDS Ft

[Deck] 15. 14BDS Ft

[Deck] 13. 16BDS Ft

Key Display






CONTINUED

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Key DisplayExample: To calculate the area covered by 50 boards invarious lengths. (provided that the board width is 5 11/16 inches)[ON/C] 0.

5[Inch]11[x/y]16[Store] 11[Board o.c.] STO 5 16

BD w INCH

50[Shift][Deck] 189.58 8SQ FEET Ft

[Deck] 236.98 10SQ FEET Ft






CONTINUEDKey Display

[Deck] 1 2. 18BDS Ft

[Deck] 1 1. 20BDS Ft

v) Project : FenceFind the number of fence boards, posts and rails requiredwhen the fence distance is known, or find fence distance,posts and rails when the number of boards is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of fence boards, posts and rails required to build a fence, if the distance for the fence is 30’8”.[ON/C] 0.30[Feet]8[Inch] 3 0 8

FEET INCH

[Fence] 65.BDS

[Fence] 5. POST

[Fence] 8. RL

Example: Find the distance of the fence if 30 fence boards are used.

30[Fence] 14 2 5FEET INCH 8

[Fence] 3.POST

[Fence] 4.RL

Key DisplayExample: To calculate the number of boards you need fora distance of 20 feet.

[ON/C] 0.

20[Feet][Deck] 43. BDS

CONTINUED

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vi. Project : Lumber Estimation Express certain volume of boards in board feet, where, 1 board feet = 144 cubic inches

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of board feet for six 1” x 2” x 25’ boards. [ON/C] 0.

1[Inch][X]2[Inch] 600.[X]25[Feet][=] CU INCH[Shift][Bd Feet] 4.17

BD FEET[X]6[=] 25.

BD FEETExample : Find the volume of boards equivalent to 20 BdFeet.20[Shift][Bd Feet] 1.67

CU FEET[Shift][Bd Feet] 20.00

BD FEETvii) Project : Studs Find the number of studs required for a wall or find walldistance when number of studs is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of 16” on-center studs required for a 12’ 6” wall. [ON/C] 0.12[Feet]6[Inch] 12 6

FEET INCH[Shift][Studs] 11.

ST[Shift][Studs] 12 6

FEET INCH Example: What will be wall distance if five studs are needed?5[Shift][Studs] 5 4

FEET INCH[Shift][Studs] 5.

ST

viii. Project: Roofing Find how many bundles of roof shingles are needed for agiven roof area or find size of roof covered given numberof roof bundles.Key DisplayExample: Find the number of bundles of roof shingles needed to cover a 12’ X 15’ section of roof.

[ON/C] 0.

12[Feet][X]15[Feet][=] 180.SQ FEET

[Shift][Roof Bundle] 5.40 rFbn

[Shift][Roof Bundle] 180.00SQ FEET

Example: Find the area of the roof if 20 bundles of roof shingles are needed.

20[Shift][Roof Bundle] 666.67SQ FEET

ix) Project : Drywall (Number of 4’ X 8’ Sheets) Find the number of 4’ x 8’ sheets required for a wall or wallarea given number of 4’ x 8’ sheets.Key DisplayExample: Find the number of 4’x 8’ drywall sheets needed for a wall measuring 8’ x 12’.

[ON/C] 0.


[Shift][4X8 Sheet] 3.00 Sh

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Key DisplayExample: Find the wall area if twenty 4’ x 8’ drywall sheets are used. 20[Shift][4X8 Sheet] 640.00

SQ FEETExample: Find the number of drywall sheets needed tocover a distance of 10 feet.

10[Feet][Shift][4X8 Sheet] 2.50 Sh

x) Project : Carpet Find the quantity (in feet) of carpet needed to cover thefloor or find floor area covered when the length of carpet isgiven.Key DisplayExample: To calculate the quantity of carpet ( in various width ) needed to cover a floor that measures 13.5’ X 20’in area. [ON/C] 0.

13.5[Feet][X]20[Feet][=] 270. SQ FEET

[Shift][Carpet] 22.50 12 FtFEET ROLL



CONTINUED Find the floor area ( in sq. yards ) when the length of carpet is known.Key DisplayExample: To calculate the floor area to be covered when20 feet of carpet ( in various sizes ) is used.

[ON/C] 0.20[Feet] 20.

FEET[Shift][Carpet] 26.67 12 Ft

SQ YD ROLL[Shift][Carpet] 28.89 13 Ft

SQ YD ROLL[Shift][Carpet] 33.33 15 Ft

SQ YD ROLL

CONTINUED

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xi. Project : Bags of concrete Find the number of bags of concrete when the coverage volume is given, or find the coverage volume when thenumber of bags of concrete is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of bags of concrete required tofill an area measuring 1m X 2m X 5m.

[ON/C] 0.1[Meter][X]2[Meter][X]5[Meter][=] 10.

CU M

[Shift][Concrete] 529.72BAG

[Shift][Concrete] 10.00CU M

Example: How big a volume will 3 bags of concrete fill?

[ON/C] 0.

3[Shift][Concrete] 2.00CU FEET

[Shift][Concrete] 3.00BAG

xii. Project : Bricks / Blocks Find the number of concrete blocks / face bricks / paverbricks required to build a wall when the length of the wallis given, or find the number of paver bricks or face bricksneeded when the area of a walkway is given, or find thenumber of paver bricks or face bricks needed when thevolume is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of face bricks or concrete blocksneeded to fill a 30’ long planter wall that is two courses high.

[ON/C] 0.

30[Feet][Shift][Brick] 45.00 Fbr

[X]2[=] 90.

30[Feet][Shift][Block] 22.50 bl

[X]2[=] 45.

Example: Find the number of paver bricks required for a

4’ x 16’ walkway.

[ON/C] 0.


[Shift][Brick] 438.86 Fbr

[Shift][Brick] 288.00 Pbr

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xiii. Project: Gravel Find how many tons of gravel is needed when the cover-age volume is given, or find the coverage area (in cu. yds.)when the quantity of gravel used is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the quantity of gravel ( in tons ) needed tocover a 48’x13’ driveway 5” deep.

[ON/C] 0.

48[Feet][x]13[Feet][x]5[Inch][=] 260.CU FEET

[Shift][Gravel] 14.44TN

[Shift][Gravel] 9.63CU YD

Example: How many cubic yards will 5 tons of gravel fill ?

[ON/C] 0.

5[Shift][Gravel] 3.33 CU YD

[Shift][Gravel] 5.00 TN

xiv. Project : MulchFind how many bags of mulch is needed when the coverage volume is given, or find the Coverage volume whenthe quantity of mulch used ( in number of bags ) is given.

Key DisplayExample: Find the number of bags of mulch you’ll need to fill a volume of 3.5’ X 13’ X 3” deep. [ON/C] 0.3.5[Feet][X]13[Feet][X]3[Inch][=] 11.375

CU FEET[Shift][Mulch] 5.69

BAG If you want to find how much you’ll spend buying mulch,you can operate as follows.

[X]50[Shift][Cost $] 284. 3 8

$ Example: How many cubic feet will 5 bags of mulch fill ? [ON/C] 0.5[Shift][Mulch] 10.00

CU FEET[Shift][Mulch] 5.00

BAGxv) Find the cost : To find the cost for the material quantity calculated above,one can follow the key procedures as:

“ [X] ( enter the unit cost ) [Shift][Cost $] “ provided that the quantity of material has been worked outand is being displayed, which can be in the unit of bags,tons, rolls and etc.

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VI. Technical Information

Error Messages• Calculation error ( displayed as “CAL Err” ) for the cases

such as 1 ÷ 0 or finding square root for negative numbers• Overflow error ( displayed as “OFLO” ) for answer

overflow• Syntax error ( displayed as “Syn Err” ) for unit non

matching cases

Accuracy

VII. Power SupplyBattery: CR2032Battery Life: Approximately 4000 hours continuous displayof “0”.Auto Power OffEstimator power automatically turns off if you do not perform any operation for about six minutes. When thishappens, press [ON/C] to turn the power on.Replacing the BatteryDim figures on the display of the estimator indicate thatbattery power is low. Continued use of the estimator whenthe battery is low can result in improper operation. Replacethe battery as soon as possible when display figuresbecome dim.To Replace the Battery: 1. Press [Shift][Off] to turn the power off.2. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw in the

Number of digits for normal display: 8

Number of digits for numerator display: 2

Number of digits for denominator display: 2

Number of digits for internal calculation: 10

battery compartment door and thebattery door as shown in the illustration.3. Using a small screwdriver, removethe battery from the recessed areathrough the access opening on theright of the battery.4. Load a new CR2032 battery intothe unit with its positive side (+) facing up.5. Replace the battery door and screw.6. Press [ON/C] to turn the power on.

WARNING: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Toreduce this risk:• Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate or expose

to high temperatures. • Replace battery with model CR2032 only. Use of

another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.• Dispose of used battery promptly per local codes. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble or short terminals.• Remove battery if the device will not be used for

several months.Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if thebattery terminals inadvertently come in contact withconductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools andthe like. The US Department of Transportation HazardousMaterial Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transportingbatteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed insuitcases and carryon luggage) UNLESS they areproperly protected from short circuits. So whentransporting individual batteries, make sure that thebattery terminals are protected and well insulated frommaterials that could contact them and cause a short circuit."

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Liquid Crystal Display (First Aid Measures)• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin:

Wash area off completely with plenty of water. Removecontaminated clothing.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye:Flush the affected eye with clean water and then seekmedical attention.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed:Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink largequantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seekmedical attention.

Note: “Material estimating results are based on pre-programmed and user programmable standardvalues. The actual amount of materials required foreach project will likely vary from the estimates.”

Service InformationAll Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed withtrained personnel to provide customers with efficient andreliable power tool service. Whether you need technicaladvice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts,contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To findyour local service location, refer to the yellow pagedirectory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for twoyears against any defects in material or workmanship. Thedefective product will be replaced or repaired at no chargein either of two ways.The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to returnthe product to the retailer from whom it was purchased(provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returnsshould be made within the time period of the retailer’spolicy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale).Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with theretailer for their specific return policy regarding returns thatare beyond the time set for exchanges.The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid)to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Centerfor repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchasemay be required. Black & Decker owned and authorizedService Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in theyellow pages of the phone directory.This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may haveother rights which vary from state to state or province toprovince. Should you have any questions, contact themanager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.This product is not intended for commercial use.FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If yourwarning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

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Cat. Number BDCAL100 Form Number 624090-00(July-04) Printed in China

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