just received my dial indicator, is the gauge supposed to be starting at .080?
642250
Loosen screw on outer edge of dial, rotate dial to zero, lightly snug screw. When using dial for different surfaces, set dial on "0" for lower surface, raise plunger to higher surface, read difference between the two. Hope this helps.
2267257
Hi,I did check mine,don't see any machine marks, checked out flat and smooth within accuracy of 0.001,now 0.005 is just way to much.I will return that for another one,thanks for info!!!!!
630004
Sorry, I do not know the answer to that one. Must be a typo. There is no dial on the tire gauges I bought. They work wonderful as they have always worked!
1383114
I have the same problem. The only way to get around this that I know of, is to first step on the scale, wait for the reading. Then step off and wait for It to reset, or It says ready. Then step on again and It should be correct. For some reason It is off by 4 or 5 pounds, the first time you use It after auto shutoff. I wonder If the manufacturer knows this ?
1446109
On mine the needle touched the dial and if you tap on the front the needle will move 2-3 deg or more. So not sure how accurate but probably close
1961300
If you're looking for EXACT PRECISE AND RIGHT ON THE MONEY calculations look at Gary Darrows answer.It appears he has measured with a dial indicator.
312368
I don't know for sure except we have mixed them up before and couldn't tell the difference, works just the same. I had to buy new hand set for the gauge with out a problem.
1401025
Who knows how accurate these cheap gauges are... Checked mine with my analog meter: slightly more than 12 volts at the battery - perhaps 12.1 or 12.2. 12 volts at the terminals on the back of the gauge while the gauge read a hair more than 12. Yours might be different of course.
2070592
tried this today and when probes are not touching led reads O.L and when touched reads 0000.0
919652
My dial micrometers show 1.660<1.665. They are not perfectly round. Hope this helps.
1436535
Push the release tab in (toward the handle) and hold it there, then reset the 3 dials to the desired combination, then release. Repeat on the other side. It should be set to '000' when you first get it.
1503671
the numbers on the dial have been gone for a long time but i guess i know it pretty well. you should turn the dial to different positions and mark each position down so you know
530938
Steve, I just discovered the adjustment pot for zeroing (or at least get it close to spec) the DC clamp current. Turn the meter over, then open and remove the battery cover. On the back you will find two holes to the left of the center chassis screw. The hole closest to that center chassis screw locates the adjustment pot for the DC clamp current mode. Turn the pot clockwise to decrease the value towards negative, counter-clockwise to increase the value towards positive. Use a miniature Phillips #1 (3mm shaft) screwdriver. See the photo I uploaded.
2236289
I've never seen that indicator on my tester. Low batteries is my best guess. Try emailing the manufacturer and see what they say.
2214717
.86 seems too thick. The one that I have has a circuit board that measures .030 thick. There are 2 contacts on one end and the thickness of the board and the contacts os .080.
584610
I never had a problem with mine. So I would say defective. My dial is tight.
1843592
Push the button towards the bottom on the right side twice , I think . hold it for about three seconds and it sets up with 0.0 .