S300
STHT77407
Stanley Stud Sensor 300
The Stud Sensor 300 uses electronic signals to locate the center of studs, joists
or live AC wires through drywall or other common building materials. Once
the center of a stud has been detected in one pass across the surface, the
Stud Sensor 300 gives a visual display and sounds an audible tone. A marking
channel allows you to easily note the stud center and edges on the wall.
The Stud Sensor 300 will not detect objects in concrete, mortar, block or brick
work, carpeting, foil faced materials, metallic surfaces or ceramic tiles. The
Stud Sensor 300 is not designed to locate non-ferrous or plastic objects such
as pipes.
Note: Read all instructions prior to operating the Stud Sensor 300 and DO NOT
remove any labels from the tool.
WARNING:
Protect Your Eyes, Wear Safety Goggles.
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• Marking Channel
• Live Wire Warning LED
• LCD Display
• Activation Button
• STUD or METAL / AC Mode Selection
• METAL SCAN Mode
• AC TRACKING Mode
• Self-Calibration Complete
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery
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Open door on back of unit and connect a 9 volt battery
(not included) to clip. Put battery back into case and close
back battery door.
Note: Recommend to replace a new 9 volt battery
when low battery - "Low Battery" will appear on the
LCD.
Usage
Detecting Wood / Metal Studs
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Hold the Stud Sensor 300 fl at
against the surface, making fi rm
contact.
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Press in and hold the activation
button. A series of tones will sound.
Note: The unit cannot be moved before
calibration is complete.
"Ready" icon will appear on the LCD.
during all of the following procedures.
Note: Once the Activation button is
released, the unit shuts off.
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the activation button is pressed, move the Stud Sensor
300 to a different location and try again. Releasing the
activation button will turn off the sensor.
• Live Wire Detected
Note: While calibrating, the Stud Sensor 300 must not
• Depth Detection Mode
be placed directly over a stud, dense material such as
• STUD Mode
metal, or over a wet or newly painted area, or it will not
properly calibrate.
• Stud Location Graphic
• Low Battery Indicator
As it detects a stud, the unit will display the relative position of the stud
on the screen.
center, the "Center" icon will appear on
the LCD and an audible tone will sound.
Use the marking channel located at the
top of the unit to mark the stud center.
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When the unit is calibrated the
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Keep holding the activation button
If all segments of the LCD fl ash on and off when
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Slide the Stud Sensor 300 slowly across the surface in a straight line.
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When it detects the stud
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