DeWalt DW0100, DW0150 User Manual
DW0100 & DW0150
Stud Sensor
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Contents
• Stud Sensor Information
• User Safety
• Battery Safety
• Installing AAA Batteries
• Using the Stud Sensor
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Service and Repairs
• Warranty
• Specications
Stud Sensor Information
The Stud Sensor DW0100/DW0150 uses electronic signals
to locate the center of wood or metal studs, or live AC wires
through drywall or other common building materials.
PLEASE NOTE:
• The stud sensor will not detect objects in concrete, mortar,
block, brick work, plaster, carpeting, foil- faced materials,
metallic surfaces, or ceramic tile.
• The stud sensor is not designed to locate non-ferrous or
plastic objects, such as pipes.
Once the center of a wood or metal stud has been detected
in one pass across the surface, the Stud Sensor DW0100/
DW0150 turns on an LED and sounds an audible tone. A
marking hole allows you to easily note the stud center
User Safety
Safety Guidelines
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual
may result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
The following label information can be found on your
tool for your safety.
DW0100
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DW0150
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CAUTION:
Protect your eyes. Wear safety goggles.
WARNING:
This tool is not a measuring device and should
not be used as a substitute for a voltmeter.
WARNING:
The LED or Live Wire Detection symbol on the
display is just an indicator and in some situations
the voltage detection option may not accurately
indicate the presence of voltage in a wall in the
event of internal device failure or improper operation,
and therefore should not be solely relied upon for
identication of the presence of hazardous voltages.
Other evidence, such as construction blueprints or
visual identication of wiring or conduit entry points
should also be utilized.
Always follow proper safety practices and use a
separate detection method to verify a de-energized
condition prior to commencing work.
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WARNING:
Always turn off AC power when working near wiring.
WARNING:
Shielded wires or wires in metal conduits, casings,
metalized walls, or thick, dense walls may not be
detected.
CAUTION:
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Depending on the work conditions,
wearing protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, and hearing
protection will reduce the risk of personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Ensure proper detection of live wires. Always hold the Stud
Sensor DW0100/DW0150 in the handle area only. Grasp
between ngers and thumb while making contact with your palm
(Figure C).
NOTE: Static electrical charges that can develop on drywall
and other surfaces will spread the voltage detection area many
inches on each side of the actual electrical wire. To aid in
locating the wire position, scan holding the unit ½” (13mm) away
from the wall surface or place your other hand on the surface
approximately 12” (305mm) from the sensor.
Battery Safety
WARNING:
Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause
injury or re. To reduce this risk:
• Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery
label and package.
• Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and
–), as marked on the battery and the equipment.
• Do not short battery terminals.
• Do not charge disposable batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all batteries at the
same time with new batteries of the same brand and type.
• Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per
local codes.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Installing AAA Batteries
Load two new AAA batteries in the DW0100/DW0150 stud
sensor.
1.
On the bottom of the laser, lift up the latch (Figure B 1)
to unlock the battery compartment cover.
2.
Move the cover upward (Figure B 2) and remove it
once it separates from the stud sensor.
3.
Insert two new, high-quality AAA batteries, making sure to
position the - and + ends of each battery as noted inside
the battery compartment (Figure B 3).
4.
Place the cover back on the stud sensor.
• Insert the two pins at the top of the cover into the holes
in the stud sensor (Figure
B 4
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• Slowly lower the cover and press down until the latch
locks securely on the stud sensor (Figure
B 5
).
5.
Press to test the stud sensor.
• All the LEDs except the green Power
LED should
illuminate for a second and then turn off.
• Whenever you press
, the green Power LED
should illuminate to indicate that the batteries are good.
If this LED blinks or does not illuminate, change the
batteries.
Using the Stud Sensor
The stud sensor will help you nd wood or metal studs, and AC
voltage behind drywall.
• DW0100 will work on up to 3/4” (19mm) thick drywall.
• DW0150 will work on up to 1.5” (38mm) thick drywall.
• DW0100 and DW0150 will detect AC voltage through up to 2”
(50.8mm) thick drywall.
• When AC voltage is found, the stud sensor will sound a
few short (alternating) beeps and light the AC LED (Figure
A
3).
• When the center of a stud is found, the stud sensor will
sound one longer (constant) beep and light the center LED
(Figure
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5).
• When live AC and the center of a stud are both found, the
stud sensor will sound both the long beep and the short
beeps, and light the center and AC LEDs.
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Finding a Stud
1.
To hold the stud sensor, place your thumb on one side of
the stud sensor, your pointer finger and your palm over the
center of the stud sensor, and the rest of your fingers on
the same hand on the other side of the stud sensor (Figure
C
).
2.
Position the stud sensor flat against the wall and parallel
to a door or window on the same wall, which give you an
indication of how the studs are positioned behind the wall.
3.
Without moving the stud sensor, use your pointer finger
to press and hold
until all the LEDs (except the green
Power
LED) turn off (1 sec).
4.
While still pressing , SLOWLY move the stud sensor to
the left or the right on the wall.
5.
As you move the stud sensor, watch the stud sensor LEDs.
• If
lights (Figure A 7), move the stud sensor to the
left to find the nearest stud.
• If
lights (Figure A 4), move the stud sensor to the
right to find the nearest stud.
6.
When the center LED (Figure A 5) lights and you hear
a constant beep, the stud sensor has found the center of a
stud (Figure D 1).
• STOP moving the stud sensor.
• STOP pressing
(Figure D 2).
7.
Through the hole on the stud sensor (Figure D 3), use
a pencil to mark the current position as the center of the
stud.
8.
To find another stud on the wall, repeat the same steps.
Finding Live AC
1.
To hold the stud sensor, place your thumb on one side of
the stud sensor, your pointer finger and your palm over the
center of the stud sensor, and the rest of your fingers on
the same hand on the other side of the stud sensor (Figure
C
).
2.
Gently place the stud sensor flat against the wall and
parallel to a door or window on the same wall, which give
you an indication of how the studs are positioned behind
the wall.
3.
Without moving the stud sensor, press and hold until
all the LEDs (except the green Power LED) turn off (1
sec).
4.
While still pressing , SLOWLY move the stud sensor to
the left or the right on the wall.
5.
As you move the stud sensor, watch the LEDs and
listen for beeps. The AC LED (Figure A 3) will start
illuminating and the stud sensor will sound a cadenced
beep from a typical distance of 6”-18” (.15m - .5m) away
from the live AC. Since AC wires are usually attached to
studs, the directional LEDs will help you find live AC wires
that may be attached to the nearest stud.
• If
lights (Figure A 7), move the stud sensor to the
left to find the nearest stud.
• If
lights (Figure A 4), move the stud sensor to the
right to find the nearest stud.
• If live AC voltage is found within 6”-18” (.15m - .5m) of
the stud sensor’s current position, the AC LED (Figure
A
3) will illuminate and you will hear a few short
beeps.
• If live AC voltage is found near the center of a stud,
both the AC LED and the center red LED (Figure
A
5
) will illuminate and the stud sensor will sound the
short alternating beeps (AC found) followed by a longer
constant beep (stud center found), and repeat these
beeps until you stop pressing .
Maintenance
• When the stud sensor is not in use, clean the exterior parts
with a damp cloth, wipe the stud sensor with a soft dry cloth
to make sure it is dry,.
• Although the stud sensor exterior is solvent resistant, NEVER
use solvents to clean the stud sensor.
• Store the stud sensor in a clean location at a temperature
between -67 ˚F (-55 ˚C) and 158 ˚F (70 ˚C).
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Troubleshooting
The LED is Blinking
The battery power is low.
• Check the AAA batteries to make sure:
• Each battery is installed correctly, according to (+) and (–)
listed inside the battery compartment.
• The battery contacts are clean and free of rust or
corrosion.
• The batteries are new, high-quality batteries to reduce the
chance of battery leakage.
• Make sure the AAA batteries are in proper working condition.
If in doubt, try installing new batteries.
The LED does not Turn On
There is no battery power.
• Install two new, high-quality, name-brand AAA batteries
in the stud sensor.
• Make sure each battery is installed correctly, according to
(+) and (–) listed inside the battery compartment.
The Stud Sensor is not Finding Studs
• Make sure the batteries are working.
• Make sure you have placed the stud sensor on a wall
made of drywall or another common building material.
The stud sensor will not work on walls made of concrete,
mortar, block, brick work, plaster, carpeting, foil- faced
materials, metallic surfaces, or ceramic tile.
• Make sure you have placed the stud sensor at against
the wall, the stud sensor is in a vertical position (parallel
to a door or window), and you are pressing and holding
the center button as you move the stud sensor SLOWLY
against the wall.
• Make sure the wall is not too thick. DW0100 can be used
on walls < .75” (19mm) thick and DW0150 can be used
on walls < 1.5” (38mm) thick.
• Make sure the wall has a smooth surface.
• Make sure the temperature is within the specied
Operating Range and Relative Humidity.
Service and Repairs
Note: Disassembling the tool will void all warranties on the
product.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by
authorized service centers. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualied personnel may result in a risk of injury. To
locate your nearest D
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Three Year Limited Warranty
DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty
materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or
tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty
repair information, visit www.D
EWALT.com or call 1–800–4-DEWALT
(1–800–433–9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or
damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by
others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, D
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tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by
normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
D
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it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full
refund - no questions asked.
RECONDITIONED PRODUCT: Reconditioned product is covered
under the 1 Year Free Service Warranty. The 90 Day Money Back
Guarantee and the Three Year Limited Warranty do not apply to
reconditioned product.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-D
EWALT or visit your
local service center for a free replacement.
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Specications
DW0100 DW0150
Detect Wood Studs up to .75” (19mm) thick drywall up to 1” (25mm) thick drywall
Detect Metal Studs up to .75” (19mm) thick drywall up to 1.5” (38mm) thick drywall
Detect Live AC Wire
110V @ 60 Hz (220V @ 50Hz)
up to 2” (50.8mm) thick drywall
from a distance of 6”-18” (.15 m- .5 m) AC LED will illuminate
Accuracy - Center of Wood stud +/- 1/4” (6.4mm) under 1/2” - 3/4”
(12.7mm - 19mm) thick drywall
+/- 1/4” (6.4mm) under 1/2” - 1.5”
(12.7mm - 38mm) thick drywall
Accuracy - Center of Metal stud +/- 1/4” (6.4mm) under 1/2” - 3/4”
(12.7mm - 19mm) thick drywall
+/- 1/4” (6.4mm) under 1/2” - 1.5”
(12.7mm - 38mm) thick drywall
Power Source 2 AAA (1.5V) size batteries (3V DC)
Battery Life
< 20 hrs of continual use
at <2.4V (+/- 0.3V), Power LED will ash to indicate low battery
Automatic Calibration Yes
Automatic Shutoff when release On button Yes
Non-marring Surface Yes
Relative Humidity 35% - 55%
Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -67°F to 158°F (-55°C to 70°C)
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