Operating Instructions - Black & Decker PROJECT PAL 71-045 Instruction Manual

FEATURES
Safety Instructions
• Do not operate the stud sensor in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Use the stud sensor only with the specifically designated
batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Shock Hazard. Use caution when drilling, nailing or
cutting into walls, floors and ceilings which may contain electrical
wiring or pipes. These items may be detected by the Stud Finder
in the same manner in which studs are detected. 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. Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
STEP 1 - Place stud sensor on wall as
shown in figure 1. Press and hold the
ON/OFF button. The red LED will light and
the unit will beep several times indicating
that the calibration is complete and the
unit is ready for use.
STEP 2 - With the ON/OFF button still
depressed, move the unit slowly and
smoothly along the wall in a straight line
without lifting or tilting.
STEP 3 - When a stud edge is detected
the red LED will begin to blink quickly with
short chirping beeps.
STEP 4 - Use a pencil to mark the stud
edge.
STEP 5 - Repeat this cycle coming from
the other direction and again mark the
spot where the red LED lights and beeper
sounds.
STEP 6 - Mark the spot where the red
LED lights and beeper sounds.
STEP 7 - Use a pencil to mark a spot
midway between the two lines. This is the
center of the stud.
TIPS FOR OPTIMUM USE
- Hold the stud sensor with your thumb
on the upper half as shown for highest
sensitivity.
- Avoid holding the stud sensor with your
thumb on the lower half as shown.
- 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 are constructed with studs and
headers which are closer together.
- A continuous buzzing sound heard when holding down the ON /
OFF button indicates a "Low Battery".
- To avoid interference and inaccuracy, keep your free hand
away from the unit while operating.
- The unit is not suitable for use on walls or ceilings insulated
with metallic foil / fiber composition, or on walls of lath or heavy
plaster surfaces.
- It is important to double check the location of studs by taking
several readings.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the lithium-ion battery (or
Beep
battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already
been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place
spent lithium-ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste
stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally
conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery
users, has established programs in the United States and Canada
to facilitate the collection of spent lithium-ion batteries. Help
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