Black & Decker BDL160S Instruction Manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instructionmanual.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSafety Warnings• 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 2 AAA alkaline batteries. Use of any other batteries maycreate a risk of fire.WARNING: Shock Hazard. Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.Drilling into or touching live wires can result in severe injury or death.CAUTION: Material thickness, type of material, moisture content, and other variablescan effect sensing results. The sensor may detect electric wiring or pipes in the samemanner that studs are detected depending on their location to the wall surface. Usecaution when drilling, nailing or cutting into walls, floors and ceilings which may containelectrical wiring or pipes. These items may be detected by the Stud Sensor in the samemanner in which studs are detected. Because studs are normally spaced 16 inches (406mm) or 24 inches (610 mm) apart and are usually 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide, beware ofanything closer together or of a different width.Installing the BatteriesRemove the battery compartment cover (D) by pressing down in the center of the cover andpulling back. Insert two fresh AAA batteries making sure to match (+) and (-) terminalscorrectly. Replace the battery compartment cover.WARNING: Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause injury or fire. To reducethis risk:• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label andpackage.• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -), marked onthe battery and the equipment.• Do not short battery terminals.• Do not charge batteries.• Do not mix old and new batteries. replace all of them at the same time withnew batteries of the same brand and type.• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes.• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.• Keep batteries out of reach of children.• Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several months.Operating InstructionsCalibration and ScanningCalibration1.) Hold unit straight up and down and place flat against wall as shown in Figure 2.2.) Press in and hold the sensor ON/OFF button (C) while calibrating and continue holdingin button 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.ScanningFor stud sensing up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) 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,mark that spot as shown in Figure 3.Repeat this cycle coming from the other direction to confirm the mark.Tips For Optimum UseTest batteries before each use. Press and hold the on/off switch until the RED LEDremains on. Then move your free hand toward the back of the unit. The GREEN LEDshould illuminate and then go out as you move your hand away from the unit. Replace thebatteries if the GREEN LED does not illuminate.• When voltage drops below 2.8V, the red LED (lowest position) will flash, indicating that thebatteries are weak and in need of replacement.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 6666 0000 SSSS 3333 //// 4444 ”””” SSSS tttt uuuu dddd SSSS eeee nnnn ssss oooo rrrrCat No. BDL160S Form # 585439-01 (May-04)Copyright © 2004 Black & Decker Printed in China3/4" Stud Sensor3/4" Stud SensorFEATURESA.) Green LED (LightEmitting Diode)B.) Red LEDs (4)C.) On/Off ButtonD.) Battery CompartmentCover12BCA• 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.IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance andadjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized servicecenters or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could behazardous.FCC WarningThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Service InformationAll Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customerswith efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, orgenuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To findyour local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call:1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.comFull Two-Year Home Use WarrantyBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in materialor workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either oftwo ways.The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whomit was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be madewithin the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after thesale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specificreturn policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned orCatalog No. BDL160SBEFORE 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 CAN RESOLVEYOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL.YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.2*Recess edgeindicatesapproximatecenter of stud...3User can markthe location fornailing, securing,etc...3User can markthe location fornailing, securing,etc...2*Recess edgeindicatesapproximatecenter of stud...D3*Based on stud 1-1/2 inches widePossible Cause• Weak battery.• Nothing to detect in thatarea.•May have been calibratedover a stud.Solution• Replace with fresh batteries.• Start again moving farther to eitherside.Problem• LEDs do not light.• Because studs are normallyspaced 16 inches or 24 inches apartand are 1-1/2 inches wide, bewareof anything closer together or of adifferent width.• LEDs light in too manyplaces.• Detects other objectsbesides studs.• Electrical wiring andmetal or plastic pipesmay be near or touchingback surface of wall.TTTT RRRR OOOO UUUU BBBB LLLL EEEE SSSS HHHH OOOO OOOO TTTT IIII NNNN GGGG1LED brightens tosignal edge of stud...

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