Question about Black & Decker Auto Tape Measure
Check I think it to hold the blade out to save a measurement.
Posted on Aug 22, 2012
Yes, I understand that. My problem is that I cant get it to work automatically when pushed out and in. Would you know how I can do this?
Is the battery in the correct direction?
I think it's the release to let the tape come back in under spring power rather than by battery power. I have an older ATM100 and that's how it works on that one.
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Posted on Jan 29, 2009
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I've checked the batteries and they're in correctly. Aside from thinking about taking it apart I cant figure out why the auto function wont work. Any suggestions out there please?
Google Black and Decker auto tape measure, their is lots of info there
I took your advice and googled B&D. A mention was made in regard to the switch button on the bottom which they say is a way to retract the tape measure if the batteries are too low. No one however mentioned how to switch it back to auto. Funny thing is... I never knew about this feature until I found it the other day and of course had to try it... lol Now I'm wishing I never found it at all.
It should only work as long as you hold it back. It just moves the motor roller back out of the way momentarily to let the spring bring the tape back in. When you let go, the roller goes back into position and the tape returns to normal "auto" operation.
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