20 Most Recent Black & Decker Auto Tape Measure Questions & Answers

You'll need to take the tape casing apart but need special security torx bits to do that (a T-8 and T-9). Once apart (careful, two small springs inside) you can take the tape spool apart and rewind the tape to re-establish tension. Then re-assemble!

1. Pull the tape out about 12-18 inches.2. simultaneously pull the slider switch on the bottom and the switch on the top.

Check I think it to hold the blade out to save a measurement.

Rotate the laser to center horizontal (H) or vertical (G) bubble vials

I just bought one too and instructions need deciphering. Select wood or metal with selector switch. Put unit flat against wall. Press and hold on/off button on left. (It looks like it must be kept pressed in at all times to be 'on' and when released it's 'off). The unit with calibrate and give a beep back and lower red LED will stay on. Move unit slowly left/right and more red LEDs light up until green is on. This is 1st edge. Mark it with pencil. Move unit along until Green is off and down to single LED. Then move it back in opp. direction until Green is on again. This is 2nd edge. Attached is a scan of page from Instruction Manual. Quality is lowish as attachment limit here is 150kb.

You can download it from this site. http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=349922 Mercedes Custom Parts

Check to make sure battery isn't bad first.. If upon changing the battery, it still doesn't work, the laser might be bad or worn out. Good luck... HDTV GURU JAY

Battery is old...time for a new one.