BDL230S - Laser pointer BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BDL230S BLACK & DECKER

ENGLISH Intended use This Black & Decker tool has been designed to project laser lines to aid in DIY applications, and to help locating studs, live wires operating at mains voltage (230 V

) and metal pipes covered by wall boards. This tool is intended for consumer use only. Safety instructions ◆ Warning! When using battery-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage. ◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool. ◆ Retain this manual for future reference. Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents. Consider work area environment Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases. Keep children away Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the work area or to touch the tool. Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Stay alert Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual. Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. Check for damaged parts Before use, carefully check the tool for damage. Ensure that the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective. Store idle tools When not in use, tools and batteries should be stored in a dry, locked up or high place, out of reach of children. Repairs This tool complies with relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user. Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable batteries ◆ Never attempt to open for any reason. ◆ Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C. ◆ When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the environment”. Do not incinerate the batteries. ◆ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the batteries, proceed as follows: - Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact. Additional safety instructions for lasers Read all of this manual carefully. This product is not to be used by children under 16. Warning! Laser radiation. Do not look into the laser beam. Do not view the laser beam directly with optical instruments. Refer to the laser product characteristics. ◆ This laser complies with class 2 according to EN 60825- 1:1994+A1+A2. Do not replace a laser diode with a different type. If damaged, have the laser repaired by an authorised repair agent. ◆ Do not use the laser for any purpose other than projecting laser lines. ◆ An exposure of the eye to the beam of a class 2 laser is considered safe for a maximum of 0.25 seconds. Eyelid reflexes will normally provide adequate protection. At distances over 1 m, the laser complies with class 1 and thus is considered completely safe. ◆ Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally. ◆ Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam. ◆ Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height. ◆ Do not let children come near the laser. Additional safety instructions for stud finders ◆ Be aware that the presence of pipes or wires close to the surface of a wall may cause the tool to detect them as studs.5 ENGLISH Additional safety instructions for pipe and wire detectors ◆ Do not use the tool to detect AC voltage in uninsulated, exposed or free wires. ◆ Do not use the tool as a substitute for a voltmeter. ◆ Be aware that the tool may not always properly detect all pipes and wires. The following conditions can cause inaccurate results: – Low battery – Thick walls with thin pipes or wires – Very thick walls – Very deep wires or pipes – Walls covered with metal – Very humid conditions – Shielded cables ◆ Before use, always test the tool by detecting a known pipe or wire. ◆ If in doubt contact a qualified contractor. 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

5. LED indicator (wire detector)

Assembly Fitting the battery (fig. B) ◆ Remove the battery cover (10) from the tool. ◆ Insert the batteries into the tool in the orientation as shown. ◆ Refit the cover and let it click into place. Wall mounting (fig. A & C) The tool can be mounted to walls using one of the wall mounts (8 or 9). Wall pin If the tool is mounted to drywall or other soft materials, the wall pin (8) must be used. The position of the laser line will line up with the mounting location of the pin. ◆ Remove the protective cap (11) from the pin (12) and store it on the insert as shown (fig. C). ◆ Hold the wall pin at the required height in front of a suitable location and press the pin straight into the wall. ◆ Install the tool by hanging the holder (6) on the wall mount. Warning! The pin of the insert is sharp and should be handled with care. Replace the protective cap immediately after removing the insert from the wall. Keyhole wall mount For surfaces other than drywall, the keyhole wall mount (9) can be used with a screw in a predrilled hole. The position of the laser line will line up with the mounting location of the screw. ◆ Hang the wall mount on a screw mounted at the required height on a suitable location. ◆ Install the tool by hanging the holder (6) on the wall mount. Use Using the laser level function (fig. D & E) ◆ Hang the tool on the wall using the appropriate wall mount. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) up to switch the tool on. The auto levelling indicator (13) will light up and swing while the tool is calibrating. Note: the laser lines will only be level if the tool is kept within 5° from vertical. ◆ Push the on/off switch (1) down to switch the tool off. Selecting the operating mode (fig. D) The operating mode is indicated on the display (4). ◆ For the detection of studs, press the mode selector key (3) as necessary until the ‘STUD’ position (15) is selected. ◆ For the detection of metal studs, pipes, etc., press the mode selector key (3) as necessary until the ‘METAL’ position (16) is selected. Using the stud finder function (fig. D & F) You can use this function to find wooden and metal studs through drywall boards up to 19 mm thick. ◆ Set the required operating mode. ◆ Place the tool flat against the wall as shown. ◆ Keep the on/off switch (2) depressed. The scanner bars (17) will light up and the buzzer will sound once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is completed (18): ◆ Slowly slide the tool in a horizontal direction. Make sure not to tilt or lift the tool.6 ENGLISH ◆ When the first scanner bar (17) lights up, slow down and slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and all scanner bars are on. This position indicates the one edge of the stud. ◆ Mark this position through the hole underneath the holder (6). ◆ Move the unit further until the scanner bars are off. ◆ While still keeping the on/off switch (2) depressed, move the tool in the opposite direction. ◆ When the first scanner bar (17) lights up, slow down and slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and all scanner bars are on. This position indicates the other edge of the stud. ◆ Mark this position through the hole underneath the holder (6). The centre of the stud is between the two marks. Using the metal finder function (fig. D & F) You can use this function to find metal pipes through drywall boards up to 25 mm thick. You can also use this function to check whether a stud that has been detected in stud mode, is of metal. ◆ Set the required operating mode. ◆ Place the tool flat against the wall as shown. ◆ Keep the on/off switch (2) depressed. The scanner bars (17) will light up and the buzzer will sound once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is completed (18): ◆ Move the tool slowly and smoothly across the surface. Make sure not to tilt or lift the tool. ◆ When the first scanner bar (17) lights up, slow down and slide the tool further until the buzzer sounds and all scanner bars are on. This position indicates the location of a metal object. ◆ After detecting the work area repeat the testing procedure to confirm the operation of the unit. Using the wire detector function (fig. G) You can use this function to find live wires through drywall boards up to 38 mm thick. The function works continuously in all detector modes. Warning! Test the unit on a known AC current before use. ◆ Make sure the unit is away from the area being scanned 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 (2) depressed. The red LED indicator (5) will light up and the buzzer will sound once while the tool is calibrating. After calibration is completed: ◆ Move the tool slowly and smoothly across the surface, approaching from different directions. Make sure not to tilt or lift the tool. When an AC source is located, the red LED indicator (5) will blink. ◆ After detecting the work area repeat the testing procedure to confirm the operation of the unit. Hints for optimum use Detecting studs ◆ Check the area to be detected for regular spacing. Studs or joists are usually spaced 400 or 600 mm apart, and are 44 or 47mm in width. Any objects closer together or of a different width may not be a stud or joist. Low battery indicator (fig. D) The LCD screen will display a low battery symbol (19) when the battery is nearly empty. ◆ Replace the battery on time. Protecting the environment Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection. Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product. Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com7 ENGLISH Battery At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with due care for our environment. ◆ Remove the battery as described above. ◆ Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be short-circuited. ◆ Take the battery to a local recycling station. Technical data BDL230S Voltage V 9 Battery size 6LR61 Wave length nm 630-675 Laser class 2 Laser power mW < 2.2 Accuracy (at 3 m) mm +/- 3 Operating temperature °C 0 - 40 Weight kg 0.45 EC declaration of conformity BDL230S Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:

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