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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
983000-283
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STUDTECH™
The Ryobi StudTech™ |
3/4 in. |
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locates wood and metal |
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studs in walls. It features |
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a sleek, high-impact case |
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and a built-in clip. |
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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.
PRESS 
PULL
DOWN
CALIBRATION AND SCANNING
• With StudTech turned off, po- |
SLIDE |
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sition the unit flat against the |
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wall. |
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• 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.
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.
•Mark this second spot. Middle of stud is centered between the two marks.
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.
OPERATING NOTES
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.
WORKING WITH
DIFFERENT MATERIALS
The StudTech™ is designed for use on dry interior walls only. Three primary factors can affect sensing depth: Thickness, density and moisture content.
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 |
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No indications. |
• No studs in that area. |
• Move several inches to the left or right and start again. |
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Light starts blinking |
• Over-the-stud calibration error. |
• Release On/Off button, move over a few inches, press |
and unit beeps |
• Scan began on dense part of |
On/Off button, and start again. |
repeatedly. |
wall or over stud. |
• On rough surfaces, place piece of cardboard on wall, |
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• Unit not flat against wall. |
scanning through it to help slide unit more smoothly. |
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• Unit was rocked or lifted |
• Always hold StudTech parallel to stud or joist and |
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during scan. |
move across it. |
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Indications in too |
• Detect other objects |
• Because studs are normally spaced 16 in. (406mm) or |
many places. |
besides studs. |
24 in. (610mm) apart and are 1-1/2 in. (38mm) wide, |
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• Electrical wiring and metal/ |
beware of anything closer together or of a different |
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plastic pipes may be near |
width. |
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or touching back surface of |
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wall |
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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.
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