Tool Shed TSDSF User manual

STUD FINDER
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TSDSF

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PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT ToolShed Stud Finder
MODEL NO. TSDSF
WARRANTY
This product may be covered under the ToolShed warranty. For more
information see our Terms & Conditions at www.thetoolshed.co.nz.
NOTE:
This manual is only for your reference. Due to the continuous
improvement of the ToolShed products, changes may be made
at any time without obligation or notice.

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CONTENTS
Product Details .............................................................................. 2
Specifications ................................................................................. 4
Product Identification .................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 7
Operation ...................................................................................... 9
Maintenance, Service & Cleaning ................................................. 12

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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Detection Depth
Iron
–
containing metal
1.5inches
/ 38mm
Non
-
ferrous metal (copper)
1inch / 20mm
Live wires
1.5inches / 38mm
Foreign body (usually wood)
10mm / 20mm / 38mm
Automatic Shutdown Time
Approx. 5 minutes
Working Humidity Range
Metal mode
0
-
85% RH
Foreign body mode
0
-
60% RH
Alternating current (AC)
0
-
30% RH
Operating
temperature range
-
10° +50°
Storage temperature range
-
20° + 70°
Battery
2 x AAA batteries
Battery life
Approx. 2 hours
Dimensions
135 x
65.6 x 22.3mm
SERVICE
- Have your tools and machinery serviced at the ToolShed
with ToolShed replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool or machine is maintained.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1
Screen
2
Foreign body detection
button
3
On/Off
switch
4
Metal detection button
5
Metal detection area
6
Main detection area
7
Product labels
8
Battery compartment

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1
CENTER indicator
2
Battery power icon
3
Left EDGE icon
4
Left signal area
5
Foreign body mode
6
Metal mode
7
AC mode
8
Buzzer icon
9
Right EDGE icon
10
Signal area on the right

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow instructions and warnings could
lead to serious injury, electric shock, or fire. Save ALL warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The detection results will be affected by the material, size, and
condition of the object or surface.
- Do not allow moisture to seep into the detector and keep
it out of direct sunlight.
- If the detector is exposed to extreme temperatures, wait
for it to regulate before starting the device.
- The use or operation of transmitting equipment such as
microwave ovens in the vicinity of the detector can affect
detection results.
To obtain the best scanning results:
- Avoid wearing jewellery such as rings or watches when
using detectors. Metals can cause inaccurate detection.
- Move the tool evenly across the surface without lifting or
changing the pressure applied.
- Ensure that the fingers holding the tool’s hand does not
touch the surface being scanned.
- Do not touch the detector or scanned surface with any
other part of your body.
- Always detect slowly to achieve maximum accuracy.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
- In some cases, the tool may not be able to accurately indicate the
presence of live wires in the wall if the internal equipment fails or is
improperly operated. Therefore, it should not be relied solely on to
identify the presence of dangerous live wires. Other evidence, such
as construction drawings or visual identification of wiring or pipe
entry points should also be used.
- Don’t assume that there are no live wires on the wall. Do not take
potentially dangerous actions if the walls could contain live wires. Be
sure to turn off power, gas, and water before drilling, cutting, or
pinning through the wall surface.
- Under certain conditions (behind metallized or conductive surfaces,
metal shielded conduits, or behind surfaces with high
water/humidity), “live” leads cannot be detected definitively.
- Concrete, brick, and ceramic surfaces are shielded from electric
field signals from the wire, so when testing on these surfaces the
depth of the wire can be affected.
- Static electricity can lead to inaccurate wire detection. Placing your
hand on the wall next to the detector and measuring it again can
help to remove static interference.
- The signal strength of a live wire depends on the location of the
cable. Therefore, make further measurements nearby or use other
information also when checking for live wires.

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OPERATION
Install / Replace the Batteries
The battery is located in the battery bin. When the detector is not
going to be used for a long period of time, the batteries must be
removed from it. Long periods of time can cause the battery to
corrode and discharge which can damage the device.
Power ON/OFF
Before turning on the detector, make sure there is no moisture in the
area. Dry the detector with a cloth of necessary. Press the on/off
button to power the detector on and off. The stud finder will
automatically enter 10mm foreign body detection mode after it is
powered on.
DETECTION TYPES
Detect Foreign Matter (Usually Wood)
Foreign body detection mode will detect objects in plaster / drywall,
plywood, bare wood floor, and coated wood walls. This mode does
not detect objects in concrete, mortar, blocks, bricks, carpets, foils,
metal surfaces, tiles, glass, or any other dense material.
Foreign body detection mode detects more than just timber within
the walls. It can also detect metals and other dense materials, such
as pipes near the back of walls or ceiling surfaces.

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Basing on the thickness of the wall that you wish to detect within,
press the mode switch to enter the appropriate depth of foreign
body detection mode. At this time, the current detection mode will
appear on the screen, and the instrument will automatically calibrate
the screen signal area to clear.
1. Before the signal area is cleared, the instrument must be
attached to the wall under test until the calibration is
completed before undergoing the detection operation.
2. If the detector has been calibrated before being held
against the wall, press the instrument towards the wall
and hold it still until automatic calibration is completed.
3. If there is not automatic calibration of the instrument
when it is close to the wall under test, please press the
side key and wait for the completion of calibration before
operating.
4. Place the detector on the surface that you wish to detect.
Move the tool evenly and slowly in the same direction,
left or right. Do not lift or apply additional pressure.
When the instrument is close to the edge of the object under test,
the signal area icon in the same direction will be gradually displayed.
When the instrument is at one edge of the wooden framing, the
instrument displays the ‘Edge’ character, and the corresponding half
of the edge icon is displayed. Continue to move the instrument in
the same direction until the ‘Edge’ character disappears and the
other half of the edge icon gradually appears. When the instrument
is in the middle of the wood block, the ‘Centre’ icon and character
are displayed on the screens.

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Detection of Metal Objects (steel bars, wires, copper tubes)
The maximum detection depth of metal is 38mm.
Short press the metal detection button to enter metal detection
mode. Wait until the instruments signal area is cleared and
automatic calibration is completed before operation.
To operate the detector in this mode, hold it flat on your surface and
slowly move it to the left or right. As the detector gets close to metal,
the metal signal area will begin to fill. Once this signal area is at
maximum, the detector will beep, indicating you have reached the
centre of it.
Attention: When the AC symbol on the detector flashes, it indicates
that there is potentially live wires nearby.
Detection of Live Cables
Maximum Detection Depth – 38mm (230V @ 50Hz)
Short press the metal button again to enter AC detection mode and
wait until the instruments signal area is cleared and automatic
calibration is completed before operation.
When operating, hold the detector and slowly move it left or right
across your surface. When AC is detected, signal scales will be
displayed in the signal areas on both sides of the detector. The closer
you are to AC, the more signal areas that will be displayed on the
screen. The AC signal will light up when it reaches its maximum point.

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Maintenance, Service, and Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to remove dirt from the stud finder. Do not use
detergents or solvents.
Do not put any labels or nameplates on the front and rear areas of the
detector.
Do not paste metal nameplates to the stud finder.
Use the accompanying protective case to store and carry the detector.