Hornady Electronic Scale
Instruction Manual
Model GS-350
Congratulations on your selection of a quality Hornady product.
With proper care and use, this product will provide years of depend-
able service. Hornady is committed to providing products that fit your
needs, manufactured to the highest of quality standards. If you have
any comments or suggestions concerning this product please mail
them to:
Hornady Manufacturing
P.O. Box 1848
Grand Island, NE 68802-1848 USA
Please read all the operating instructions to ensure the best performance from
your Hornady Electronic Scale.
CAPACITY/ACCURACY:
350grain / 23 grams x 0.1grain / 0.01gram
POWER SOURCE:
Two “AA” alkaline batteries
BATTERY INSERTION:
1.
Turn scale upside down and locate battery compartment cover.
2.
Push tab toward compartment cover. Lift cover off.
3.
Insert two “AA” alkaline batteries. ensure that battery polarities are
aligned properly.
4.
Replace battery compartment cover and secure.
5.
The scale is now ready for use.
Note:
Do not use excessive force in removing or replacing battery compart-
ment cover.
TARE
(
<0>
):
The
TARE
(
<0>
) feature is designed to allow the user to compensate for the
weight of objects that they do not want to include in the total weight calculated
— such as trays or beakers that may be used to contain the item they are
weighing. To use this function:
1.
Place the empty ‘container’ on the weighing tray.
2.
Wait for a stable reading.
3.
Press
ON/OFF
key. The unit will now return to zero and the weight value of
the container is permanently removed from the remainder of the procedure.
Note:
When all weight is removed from the weighing tray, the
TARED
(
<0>
) value
of the container will be displayed as a negative number. Press
ON/OFF
again to
return to
zero.
AUTO OFF:
This unit comes with an auto-off feature to conserve battery power. The scale
will automatically turn off after approximately 4 minutes of inactivity.
CAUTION:
Do not place more than the capacity of the scale on the weighing platform.
Excessive weight will overload the scale and cause the display to read
E
(error).
Abuse of this type can cause damage to the scale and void the warranty.
This scale is a sensitive electronic instrument. Avoid vibrations, strong electrical
or magnetic fields, and rapid changes in humidity or temperature as they can
adversely affect accuracy.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
•Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. To achieve optimum functioning,
allow this unit to acclimatize.
•Allow scale a minimum of thirty seconds to warm up before calibration to allow
internal components to stabilize.
•Keep this product clean. Dust, dirt, and moisture can adversely affect the reliability
and accuracy of this scale.
•Vibrations, air currents and proximity to other electronic equipment may affect
accuracy of this product. Avoid disturbing the environmental conditions when
weighing. Be sure weighing is done with scale on a flat surface in a sheltered area.
•Handle with care. Although this product is durable, rough treatment may permanently
damage the internal sensor.
•Remember to replace batteries regularly.
