Ryobi EST0002 User Manual

EST0002

STUDTECH™

WARRANTY

This product is a consumable item. Therefore it is warranted against defective parts and labor only and not misuse or deterioration of product through normal wear and tear for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 www.ryobitools.com 1-800-525-2579

EST0002

STUDTECH™

The Ryobi StudTech™ locates wood and metal studs in walls. It features a sleek, high-impact case and a built-in clip.

Use StudTech for depths up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) with +1/4 in. (6 mm) center accuracy.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

• Pull down back of unit to release battery compartment.

• Snap 9-V battery into compartment, terminal side first, matching (+) and (-) terminals from battery to case.

• Replace the end cover. Alkaline battery life is approximately 30 hours.

CALIBRATION AND SCANNING

• With StudTech turned off, position the unit flat against the wall.

• Squeeze On/Off button and hold in.

• Turn on and slowly slide unit horizontally across the wall, right or left. Red light and “beep” indicates edge of stud.

PRESS

HOLD BUTTON

SLIDE

3/4 in.

PULL DOWN

CALIBRATION AND SCANNING

• When red LED is lit, the beep sounds, locating the edge of the stud. Mark this spot.

• Continue scanning

beyond the marked spot until the top red LED goes out. Slide unit in reverse direction to locate

other edge of stud.

Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the StudTech™ may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting or drilling in walls, floors and ceilings that may contain these items. To avoid plumbing, electrical, etc., remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16 in. (406mm) or 24 in. (610mm) apart and are 1-1/2 in. (38mm) in width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud, joist or firebreak. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.

OPERATING NOTES

WORKING WITH

DIFFERENT MATERIALS

• Mark this second spot. Middle of stud is centered between the two marks.

The StudTech™ is designed for use on dry interior walls only. Three primary factors can affect sensing depth: Thickness, density and moisture content.

VERIFYING IF THE UNIT WORKS

• Turn StudTech™ on in the air. If the LEDs light when you bring your hand up to the back, then the unit is working properly.

The StudTech™ is not designed to handle materials with inconsistent density such as: Ceramic floor tile Carpeting and padding Wallpaper with metallic fibers Freshly painted walls that are still damp (must dry at Least a week) Lath and plaster

Situations Possible Causes Solutions

No indications.

• No studs in that area.

Light starts blinking and unit beeps repeatedly.

Indications in too many places.

WARNING: To avoid risk of electrical shock, ALWAYS turn power off when working near electric wires. Avoid nailing, cutting or drilling in walls where electrical or plumbing may be present. Do not permit children to use this device. It is not a toy.

• Over-the-stud calibration error.

• Scan began on dense part of wall or over stud.

• Unit not flat against wall.

• Unit was rocked or lifted during scan.

• Detect other objects besides studs.

• Electrical wiring and metal/ plastic pipes may be near

or touching back surface of

wall

• Move several inches to the left or right and start again.

• Release On/Off button, move over a few inches, press On/Off button, and start again.

• On rough surfaces, place piece of cardboard on wall, scanning through it to help slide unit more smoothly.

• Always hold StudTech parallel to stud or joist and move across it.

• Because studs are normally spaced 16 in. (406mm) or 24 in. (610mm) apart and are 1-1/2 in. (38mm) wide, beware of anything closer together or of a different width.

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