Features; Assembly; Use; Fitting The Battery - Black & Decker BDS300 Instruction Manual

ENGLISH
- Walls covered with metal
- Very humid conditions
- Shielded cables
Before use, always test the tool by detecting a known
x
pipe or wire.
If in doubt contact a qualified contractor.
x
Warning! This tool will not detect wires in circuits isolated
from the mains supply, cables operating at direct current (DC)
or wires used for telecommunication or computer systems.
Hidden wires (e.g. wall lights) may not be detected when
switches are in the off position.
Warning! This tool will not detect pipes of any other material
than metal.

Features

1. On/off switch
2. Mode selector switch
3. LED indicators (stud/metal finder)
4. LED indicator (AC wire)

Assembly

Fitting the battery (fig. A)
Depress the release button (5) and slide the battery cover
x
(6) off the tool.
Connect the battery to the connector. The larger battery
x
terminal connects to the smaller connector terminal.
Refit the cover and let it click into place.
x

Use

Selecting the operating mode
Set the mode selector switch (2) to the 'STUD' position for
x
the detection of wooden studs.
Set the mode selector switch (2) to the 'METAL' position
x
for the detection of metal studs, pipes, etc.
Using the stud finder function (fig. B)
You can use this function to find wooden and metal studs
through drywall boards up to 18 mm thick.
Set the mode selector switch (2) to the required position.
x
Place the tool flat against the wall as shown.
x
Keep the on/off switch (1) depressed.
x
The red LED indicator (3) will light up and the buzzer will
sound once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is
completed:
Slowly slide the tool in a horizontal direction. Make sure
x
not to tilt or lift the tool.
When the red LED indicator (3) lights up, slow down and
x
slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and the top
green LED indicator is on.
4
This position indicates the one edge of the stud.
Mark this position using the centre of the tool as a
x
reference point.
Move the unit further until the LED indicators are off.
x
While still keeping the on/off switch (1) depressed,
x
move the tool in the opposite direction.
When the red LED indicator (3) lights up, slow down and
x
slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and the top
green LED indicator is on.
This position indicates the other edge of the stud.
Mark this position using the centre of the tool as a
x
reference point.
The centre of the stud is between the two marks.
Using the metal finder function (fig. B)
You can use this function to find metal pipes through drywall
boards up to 18 mm thick.
Set the mode selector switch (2) to the 'METAL' position.
x
Place the tool flat against the wall as shown.
x
Keep the on/off switch (1) depressed.
x
The red LED indicator (3) will light up and the buzzer will sound
once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is completed:
While holding the unit with one hand place your other
x
hand on the surface close to the area being scanned.
Move the tool slowly and smoothly across the surface,
x
approaching from different directions.
When the red LED indicator (3) lights up, slow down and
x
slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and the top
green LED indicator is on.
This position indicates the location of a metal object.
After detecting the work area repeat the testing
x
procedure to confirm the operation of the unit.
Using the wire detector function (fig. B)
You can use this function to find live wires through drywall
boards up to 38 mm thick. The function works continuously in
all modes.
Warning! Test the unit on a known AC current before use.
Make sure the unit is away from the area being scanned
x
and any other AC current source. Static charge may
interfere detection on both sides of the wire, resulting in
limited accuracy.
Keep the on/off switch (1) depressed.
x
The red LED indicator (4) will light up and the buzzer will sound
once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is completed:
While holding the unit with one hand place your other
x
hand on the surface close to the area being scanned.
Move the tool slowly and smoothly across the surface,
x
approaching from different directions.
When an AC source is located, the red LED indicator (4) will blink.
After detecting the work area repeat the testing
x
procedure to confirm the operation of the unit.