Black & Decker Fire Storm FSSF100 User Manual

Instruction manual

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction

manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not operate the stud sensor in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

• Use the stud sensor only with the specifically designated batteries. Use of any other

batteries may create a risk of fire.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Use caution when drilling, nailing or cutting into walls, floors and ceilings which

may contain electrical wiring or pipes. These items may be detected by the Stud Finder in
the same manner in which studs are detected. Because studs are normally spaced 16
inches or 24 inches apart and are 1-1/2 inches wide, beware of anything closer together or
of a different width. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Remove the battery compartment cover (D) by pressing down in the center of the cover and
pulling back. Insert two fresh AA batteries making sure to match (+) and (-) terminals
correctly. Replace the battery compartment cover.

CALIBRATION AND SCANNING

1.) Hold unit straight up and down and place flat against wall as shown in Figure 2.
2.) Press in and hold the stud sensor ON/OFF button (C).

a.) The upper red LED (A) will light,
b.) The unit will beep once while it is calibrating,
c.) The bottom green LED (B) will light.

3.) Slide sensor slowly, (Figure 3,) horizontally across surface of wall without lifting or tilting.
4.) The upper red LED will light and a beeper will sound when an edge is detected , mark
that spot (Figure 4).
Repeat this cycle coming from the other direction and again mark the spot where the upper
red LED lights and beeper sounds.
Measure between the two marks made on the wall and the center will coincide with the
center of the stud.

TIPS FOR OPTIMUM USE
• Test batteries before each use. Press and hold the on/off switch until the green LED lights.

Then move your free hand toward the back of the unit. The red light should illuminate and
then go out as you move your hand away from the unit. Replace the batteries if the red LED
does not illuminate.

• Hold stud sensor straight up and down.
• Because studs are normally spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart and are 1-1/2 inches

wide, beware of anything closer together or of a different width. Doors and windows are
constructed with studs and headers which are closer together.

• Metal or wood studs can be detected through up to 3/4” drywall.
• Avoid materials which have inconsistent density such as:

• Carpeting and padding
• Ceramic floor tile
• Wallpaper containing metallic foils or fibers. Generally, surfaces covered with regular

wallpaper or fabric will scan with no difference in function.

• Walls that are freshly painted and are still damp.
• Excessively thick plaster and lath.

MAINTENANCE

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement
parts.

WARNING:

The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could

be hazardous.

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FEATURES

A.) Red LED (

Light Emitting

Diode)

B.) Green LED

C.) On/Off Button

D.) Battery Compartment
Cover

SERVICE INFORMATION

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-
800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom
it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the
sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required.Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you
have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT

: If your warning labels become illegible or are

missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:

FIRESTORM

branded products are offered as high end consumer home use tools and carry

a HOME USE WARRANTY. These tools are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or
exceed the needs of the do-it-yourselfer in the execution of projects and repairs in and around
the home. With proper use they will provide the home owner with step up power and
performance well beyond their two year warranty. However, if you use tools for a living and
use FIRESTORM

branded products or any of Black & Decker’s other Consumer Home Use

tools ON THE JOBSITE you should know that they CANNOT BE COVERED UNDER OUR
WARRANTY.

Possible Cause

• Weak battery.
• Nothing to detect in that
area.
• Check mode. May have
been calibrated over a
stud.

Solution

• Replace with fresh batteries.
• Start again moving farther to either
side.

Problem

• LEDs do not light.

• Because studs are normally
spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart
and are 1-1/2 inches wide, beware
of anything closer together or of a
different width.

• LEDs light in too many
places.

• Detects other objects
besides studs.
• Electrical wiring and
metal or plastic pipes
may be near or touching
back surface of wall.

• Thickness must be less than 3/4
inch to calibrate and work properly.

• LED lights and sound
stay on.

• Wall thickness is over
3/4 inch thick.

Catalog No. FSSF100

• Voltage of two AA
batteries has dropped
below 2.2 volts.

• Replace with fresh batteries.

• Upper LED lights in RED
and sound stays on.

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

1-800-544-6986

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No. AND DATE CODE AVAILABLE. IN MOST CASES, A

BLACK & DECKER

REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF

YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO

BLACK & DECKER.

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701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.