Black & Decker Bds200 Instruction Manual

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Intended use

This Black & Decker tool has been designed to aid in locating live wires operating at mains voltage (230 V AC) and metal pipes behind internal walls. 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 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

1. Mode selector switch

2. LED indicator

3. Sensitivity dial

Fig. A

4. Battery cover

Assembly

Fitting the battery (fig. B)

◆ Slide the battery cover (4) off the tool.

◆ Connect the battery to the connector. The larger battery

terminal connects to the smaller connector terminal.

◆ Refit the cover and let it click into place.

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