Black & Decker BDL153S Instruction Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instructionmanual.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions• Do not operate the stud sensor in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases, or dust.• Use the stud sensor only with 9 volt alkaline battery. Use of any other batteries may create arisk of fire.CAUTION: Material thickness, type of material, moisture content, and other variables caneffect sensing results. The sensor may detect electric wiring or pipes in the same mannerthat studs are detected depending on their location to the wall surface. Use caution whendrilling, nailing or cutting into walls, floors and ceilings which may contain electrical wiring orpipes. These items may be detected by the sensor in the same manner in which studs aredetected. Because studs are normally spaced 16 inches (406 mm) or 24 inches (610 mm)apart and are usually 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide, beware of anything closer together or ofa different width. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.INSTRUCTIONMANUALBBBB DDDD LLLL 1111 5555 2222 SSSS SSSS tttt uuuu dddd ---- MMMM eeee tttt aaaa llll SSSS eeee nnnn ssss oooo rrrr &&&&BBBB DDDD LLLL 1111 5555 3333 SSSS SSSS tttt uuuu dddd ---- MMMM eeee tttt aaaa llll ---- WWWW iiii rrrreeee SSSS eeee nnnn ssss oooo rrrrCat Nos. BDL152S, BDL153S Form # 585441-00 (JUN-03-2) Copyright © 2003 Black & DeckerPrinted in ChinaFEATURESA.) Green LED (LightEmitting Diode)B.) Red LEDs (4)C.) AC Detected LEDD.) Stud Mode LEDE.) Metal Mode LEDF.) Wire Mode LEDG.) On/Off ButtonH.) Battery CompartmentCover2BGAOperating InstructionsINSTALLING THE BATTERYRemove the battery compartment cover (H) by pressing in the tab in the center of the coverand pulling back. Insert a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery into compartment and connect to batterycable. Replace the battery compartment cover and snap shut.CALIBRATION AND SCANNINGCALIBRATION1.) For stud sensing, move slide switch to STUD position. Hold unit straight up and down andplace flat against wall as shown in Figure 2. For METAL sensing, move slide switch to METALposition and calibrate by holding unit in air away from metal objects. For WIRE sensing, moveslide switch to AC WIRE position and calibrate by holding unit in air away from a “live”unshielded electrical wire.2.) Press in and hold the sensor ON/OFF button (G) while calibrating and continue holding inbutton while scanning.a.) The upper GREEN LED (A) will light,b.) The unit will beep once while it is calibrating,c.) The bottom RED LED will light.SCANNINGSTUD MODE FIGURE 2AFor stud sensing up to 3/4 in. (19mm) deep.1.) After calibration, while still holding in button, slide sensor slowly, (Figure 2) horizontallyacross surface of wall without lifting or tilting.2.) The upper GREEN LED will light and a beeper will sound when an edge is detected, markthat spot as shown in Figure 3.Repeat this cycle coming from the other direction to confirm the mark.METAL MODE FIGURE 2BFor metal (iron, etc.) sensing up to 2 inches (51mm) deep. For metal (copper, etc.) sensing upto 1 inch (25mm) deep.1.) After calibration, while still holding in button, slide sensor slowly across surface withoutlifting or tilting.2.) The upper GREEN LED will light and a beeper will sound when you are close to a metalobject, mark that spot. Reverse directions to locate other edge of target and mark spot. Thecenter of the two marks will be the center of the target object.AC WIRE MODE FIGURE 2C (BDL153S ONLY)For wire sensing up to 2 in. (51mm) deep.1.) After calibration, while still holding in button, slide sensor slowly across surface withoutlifting or tilting.2.) The upper GREEN LED will light and a beeper will sound when you are close to a “live”wire, mark that spot. Reverse directions to locate other edge of target and mark spot. Thecenter of the two marks will be the center of the target object.The sensor detects from 90 to 250 V at 50 to 60 Hz AC in a “live” unshielded electrical wire.WARNING: Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires, electricshock may result.Occasionally, pipes and electrical wiring may not be detected by this product. Observecaution when cutting or drilling into areas that may contain concealed pipes or wiring. Alwaysturn off power when working near electrical wires. The sensor will not detect hot wires insidemetal pipe or metal conduit, behind metallic wall covering, or behind some plywood or otherdense materials.AC DETECTION MODEThe sensor detects AC voltage in all settings. It assists in identifying when the sensor is nearAC wiring. Use the AC switch mode to fine tune the location of the wiring. Static charge mayspread detection 12 in. (30.4cm) on both sides of wire.WARNING: Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires, electricshock may result.Occasionally, pipes and electrical wiring may not be detected by this product. Observecaution when cutting or drilling into areas that may contain concealed pipes or wiring. Alwaysturn off power when working near electrical wires. The sensor will not detect hot wires insidemetal pipe or metal conduit, behind metallic wall covering, or behind some plywood or otherdense materials.TIPS FOR OPTIMUM USE• Test batteries before each use. Press and hold the on/off switch until the RED LED remainson. Then move your free hand toward the back of the unit. The GREEN LED should illuminateand then go out as you move your hand away from the unit. Replace the batteries if theGREEN LED does not illuminate.• Hold stud sensor straight up and down.• Because studs are normally spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart and are 1-1/2 inches wide,beware of anything closer together or of a different width. Doors and windows areconstructed with studs and headers which are closer together.• Avoid materials which have inconsistent density such as:• Carpeting and padding• Ceramic floor tile• Wallpaper containing metallic foils or fibers. Generally, surfaces covered with regularwallpaper or fabric will scan with no difference in function.• Walls that are freshly painted and are still damp.• Excessively thick plaster and lath.MaintenanceUse only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.Cat. No.BDL152SBEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCTFOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL1-800-544-6986IF YOU SHOULD HAVE A QUESTION OR EXPERIENCE APROBLEM WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,CALL 1-800-544-6986BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE, CATALOG No., TYPE No., ANDDATE CODE (e.g. 20000130M). IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CANRESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVEUS A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.WIREWIRECDEBACEFGD2A 2B 2C1LED brightens tosignal edge of stud...2*Recess edgeindicatesapproximatecenter of stud...3User can markthe location fornailing, securing,etc...3User can markthe location fornailing, securing,etc...2*Recess edgeindicatesapproximatecenter of stud...3HCat. No.BDL153SCat. No.BDL152S Cat. No.BDL153S*Based on stud 1-1/2 inches wide

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