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Black & Decker Fire Storm FSSF100 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 the specifically designated batteries. Use of any otherbatteries may create a risk of fire.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: Use caution when drilling, nailing or cutting into walls, floors and ceilings whichmay contain electrical wiring or pipes. These items may be detected by the Stud Finder inthe same manner in which studs are detected. Because studs are normally spaced 16inches or 24 inches apart and are 1-1/2 inches wide, beware of anything closer together orof a different width. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.INSTALLING THE BATTERYRemove the battery compartment cover (D) by pressing down in the center of the cover andpulling back. Insert two fresh AA batteries making sure to match (+) and (-) terminalscorrectly. Replace the battery compartment cover.CALIBRATION AND SCANNING1.) Hold unit straight up and down and place flat against wall as shown in Figure 2.2.) Press in and hold the stud sensor ON/OFF button (C).a.) The upper red LED (A) will light,b.) The unit will beep once while it is calibrating,c.) The bottom green LED (B) will light.3.) Slide sensor slowly, (Figure 3,) horizontally across surface of wall without lifting or tilting.4.) The upper red LED will light and a beeper will sound when an edge is detected , markthat spot (Figure 4).Repeat this cycle coming from the other direction and again mark the spot where the upperred LED lights and beeper sounds.Measure between the two marks made on the wall and the center will coincide with thecenter of the stud.TIPS FOR OPTIMUM USE• Test batteries before each use. Press and hold the on/off switch until the green LED lights.Then move your free hand toward the back of the unit. The red light should illuminate andthen go out as you move your hand away from the unit. Replace the batteries if the red LEDdoes 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 incheswide, beware of anything closer together or of a different width. Doors and windows areconstructed with studs and headers which are closer together.• Metal or wood studs can be detected through up to 3/4” drywall.• 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 authorizedservice centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacementparts.WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool couldbe hazardous.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 undesiredoperation.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.INSTRUCTION MANUAL3333 //// 4444 ”””” SSSS tttt uuuu dddd SSSS eeee nnnn ssss oooo rrrrCat No. FSSF100 Form # 90503117 (MAR. ‘06) Copyright © 2006 Black & Decker Printed in ChinaFEATURESA.) Red LED (Light EmittingDiode)B.) Green LEDC.) On/Off ButtonD.) Battery CompartmentCover1342BDCASERVICE 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 orauthorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may berequired.Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights andyou may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should youhave any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.This product is not intended for commercial use.FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or aremissing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:FIRESTORMTM branded products are offered as high end consumer home use tools and carrya HOME USE WARRANTY. These tools are designed, manufactured and tested to meet orexceed the needs of the do-it-yourselfer in the execution of projects and repairs in and aroundthe home. With proper use they will provide the home owner with step up power andperformance well beyond their two year warranty. However, if you use tools for a living anduse FIRESTORMTM branded products or any of Black & Decker’s other Consumer Home Usetools ON THE JOBSITE you should know that they CANNOT BE COVERED UNDER OURWARRANTY.Possible Cause• Weak battery.• Nothing to detect in thatarea.• Check mode. May havebeen calibrated over astud.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 GGGG• Thickness must be less than 3/4inch to calibrate and work properly.• LED lights and soundstay on. • Wall thickness is over3/4 inch thick.Catalog No. FSSF100• Voltage of two AAbatteries has droppedbelow 2.2 volts.• Replace with fresh batteries.• Upper LED lights in REDand sound stays on.BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCTFOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL1-800-544-6986BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No. AND DATE CODE AVAILABLE. IN MOST CASES, ABLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IFYOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TOBLACK & DECKER.TT HANKHANK YOUYOU FORFOR CHOOSINGCHOOSING FF IRESTIREST ORMORM !!GG OO TT OOWWWWWW .F.F IRESTIREST ORMTORMT OOLSOOLS .. COMCOM /P/P RODUCTRODUCT RR EGISTRAEGISTRATIONTIONTT OO REGISTERREGISTER YOURYOUR NEWNEW PRODUCTPRODUCT ..See ‘Tools-Electric’– Yellow Pages –for Service & SalesImported byBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,701 E. Joppa Rd.Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A. |
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