Ryobi RP4050 User manual

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Your stud sensor has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury or property damage, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use
this product.
Su detector de pernos ha sido diseñado y fabricado de conformidad
con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de
uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le brindará
muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.
PRECAUCIÓN: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones o daños
a los bienes, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del
operador antes de usar este producto. Si no comprende las
advertencias y las instrucciones incluidas en el manual del
operador, no use este producto.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
TEK4® 4 VOLT
STUD SENSOR
DÉTECTEUR DE MONTANTS
DE 4 V TEK4®
DETECTOR DE PERNOS
DE 4 V TEK4®
RP4050
Votre détecteur de montants a été conçue et fabriquée conformément
à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité
d’utilisation. Correctement entretenue, elle vous donnera des années
de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
ATTENTION : Pour réduire les risques de blessures et
de dommages matériels, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ce produit. Si
tous les avertissements et toutes les consignes de sécurités et
instructions du manuel d’utilisation ne sont pas bien compris,
ne pas utiliser ce produit.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1/2”
STUD SENSOR
12mm
25mm
1”
AC
READY
38mm
1
1/2”
STUD
IMPACT/DUST/WATER
2 — English
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................3
Symbols .............................................................................................................................................................................4
 Features .............................................................................................................................................................................5
 Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure Numbers (Illustrations) ............................................................................................................................................8
Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................... Back page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
90-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 90 days after date of purchasing this product, you may either request service
under this warranty or you may exchange it by returning it with proof of purchase and all original equipment packaged with
the original product to the dealer from which it was purchased. The replacement product will be covered by the limited
warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY. This product is warranted against all defects in workmanship or materials for a period
of two years from the date of purchase. The warranty on any accessories for this product, excluding batteries, is limited to
90 days from the date the accessory is purchased. To obtain warranty service, call Customer Service at 1-800-525-2579
for warranty return instructions. The product must be properly packaged and returned with all equipment that was included
with the original product. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation,
which includes the date of purchase (for example, a receipt or a bill of sale). Defective products returned within the warranty
period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge, within ninety (90) days or less. The cost of shipping the
product to us is your responsibility. This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any
malfunction, failure or defects resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or unauthorized repairs. It applies
only to the original purchaser at retail, and may not be transferred. One World Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties,
representations or promises as to the quality or performance of this product other than those specifically stated in this
warranty. Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not responsible for direct,
indirect, or incidental damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
3 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Shielded wires or wires in conduits or behind thick
walls cannot be reliably detected. Always turn the AC
power off when working near live wires.
This device detects the general location of live
electrical wires. Once you have detected the location,
turn off the electricity to the wires before proceeding
with any type of demolition to avoid the possibility of
electrocution.
Readings on some surfaces may be unreliable. Be
aware that wallpaper containing metallic foil or fibers and
plaster with metal mesh may cause the unit to function
improperly.
Do not expose product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a product will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Use only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
RP4050 AP4001 AP4500, AP4700,
AP4800
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
product in unexpected situations.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
Use the product and accessories, etc., in accordance
with these instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular type of product, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the product for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY PRODUCT USE AND CARE
Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
Use product only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Battery products do not have to be plugged into
an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery product or when changing
accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not place battery products or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped
or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject
to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can
propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.
Do not charge battery product in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
For best results, your battery product should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than 94°F. To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in
vehicles.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate
medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
SERVICE
When servicing the product, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this product, loan them these
instructions also.
4 — English
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Recycle Symbol
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or
federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
V Volts Voltage
min Minutes Time
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
5 — English
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery ........................................................................4 Volt
Detection Method ....................................................... Edge
Depth Selection .................................1/2 in., 1 in., 1-1/2 in.
Water/Dust Protection .......................................IP54 rated*
KNOW YOUR STUD SENSOR
See Figure 1, page 9.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
DEPTH SELECTION
Choose the depth of detection that is closest to the depth
you want to measure. Accuracy of edge detection will be
best when the actual depth being measured matches the
depth selected on the unit.
DETECTION TYPES
The stud sensor can locate wood or metal studs and joists
and live AC wiring.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Stud Sensor
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
*IP Rating: Specifies the environmental protection the product enclosure provides. An IP Rating of 54 denotes protection against harmful deposits of dust and
protection against water sprayed from all directions. The water resistance rating applies only when the battery cover is installed.
6 — English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Locating wood or metal studs or joists
Finding general location of AC wiring
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 9.
Open the battery compartment door.
Place the battery into the battery compartment.
NOTE: The raised rib on the side of the battery must be
aligned with the groove in the battery compartment.
Reinstall the battery compartment door.
OPERATING TIPS
Once activated, the ON button must be continuously
depressed to allow the unit to function. If the ON button
is released, you must restart the process from the
beginning.
The unit should remain firmly against the wall surface
during the entire detection process. Hold the unit only in
the gripping areas provided.
Once you have located a stud or AC wire, verify the
location by repeating the detection process from the
opposite side. The location of the wire or stud will
generally be at the center point between the two detected
positions.
If using the unit on uneven or textured surfaces, place a
thin piece of cardboard between the unit and the surface.
Make sure you have the cardboard in place during both
the calibration and the detection process.
If you are having trouble locating live wires, ground
the unit by placing your other hand against the wall
approximately 8 in. to the side of the unit. Slide your hand
along the wall as you slide the unit.
The presence of any type of metal material or metal studs
in the detection area can cause unreliable readings.
USING THE STUD SENSOR
See Figures 3 - 4, page 9.
NOTE: The stud sensing feature of this unit is accurate
under most conditions.
Using the dial on the front of the unit, select the detection
depth needed based on the surface being scanned.
NOTE: As a general guideline, use the 1/2 in. setting for
unpainted, painted, or wallpapered drywall. For panelled
drywall or plastered walls, use the 1 in. setting. The
1-1/2 in. setting should be used for detecting floor joists
underneath plywood.
Place the unit against the wall and depress the ON button.
Hold the product still to allow the unit to calibrate. When
the calibration process is completed, the unit will beep
and READY will appear on the LCD display. If symbols
are displayed instead of READY, repeat the calibration
process.
NOTE: The unit must not be placed over a stud or live
wire during the calibration process.
Locating studs or joists:
Once calibration is complete, begin to slowly move the
unit in a straight line to the left or right against the wall.
As you near a stud, the graduated display will begin to
light up. When you reach the edge of the stud, the display
will fully light up, the word STUD will appear at the top,
and an audio signal will sound.
Using a pencil in the groove at the top of the unit, make a
mark on the wall at the point where STUD first appeared
on the display.
Continue to move the unit across the wall. STUD will
remain on the display until you reach the other edge of
the stud. Mark the spot on the wall just before the word
STUD disappeared from the display. These two pencil
marks show the left and right edges of the stud. The
mid-point between the marks indicates the center of the
stud.
7 — English
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 8
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
DEVICE STORAGE
Always remove battery pack before storing the device.
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never
touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body
parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious injury.
Locating live wires:
NOTE: The accuracy of the live AC detection feature of
this unit is dependent upon the existing conditions of the
area being scanned. Refer to Operating Tips earlier in this
section and the instructions below for conditions that may
affect accuracy.
Once calibration is complete, begin to slowly move the
unit against the wall. A continuously flashing lightning
bolt will appear beneath AC and an audio tone will sound.
This tone is different from the one that sounds when you
reach a stud. If AC appears alone on the display, a live
wire is detected somewhere in the wall. If the lightning
bolt also appears, the unit has fully detected live AC.
NOTE: Always verify the location by repeating the
detection process from the opposite direction as
explained in Operating Tips.
Live wire detection works when your wire is 2 in. or less
from the back side of the wall surface.
If you are having trouble locating live wires, ground
the unit by placing your other hand against the wall
approximately 8 in. to the side of the unit. Slide your hand
along the wall as you slide the unit.
WARNING:
Shielded wires, wires in conduits, wires behind thick
walls, or walls constructed with metal materials cannot be
reliably detected. Always turn the AC power off when
working near live wires.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product may contain chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579
États-Unis, Téléphone 1-800-525-2579 • USA, Teléfono 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com
987000-907
9-23-11 (REV:03)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION/MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
TEK4® 4 VOLT STUD SENSOR
DÉTECTEUR DE MONTANTS DE 4 V TEK4®
DETECTOR DE PERNOS DE 4 V TEK4®
RP4050
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Prior to purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-525-2579.
HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-525-2579.
RYOBI® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.
PIÈCES DE REMPLACEMENT
Avant l’achat de pièces de remplacement, veuillez obtenir le numéro de série du modèle à partir de la plaque de don-
nées du produit.
NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE ________________________
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE ________________________
COMMENT OBTENIR LES PIÈCES DE REMPLACEMENT :
Les pièces de remplacement peuvent être achetées en ligne sur le site www.ryobitools.com ou par téléphone
au 1-800-525-2579.
COMMENT OBTENIR DE L’AIDE EN CONTACTANT LE SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE :
Pour contacter le service à la clientèle pour une question technique ou pour tout autre renseignement, veuillez nous
téléphoner au 1-800-525-2579.
RYOBI® est une marque déposée de Ryobi Limited utilisée sous licence.
RYOBI
® es una marca comercial registrada de Ryobi Limited y es empleada mediante autorización.
PIEZAS DE REPUESTO
Antes de solicitar servicio técnico o comprar piezas de repuesto, obtenga su modelo y número de serie de la placa
de datos del producto.
NÚMERO DE MODELO _________________________
NÚMERO DE SERIE _________________________
CÓMO OBTENER PIEZAS DE REPUESTO:
Las piezas de repuesto se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio en la red mundial, en la dirección www.ryobitools.com
o llamando al 1-800-525-2579.
CÓMO OBTENER SERVICIO O ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA AL CONSUMIDOR:
Para obtener Servicio o Asistencia Técnica al Consumidor, sírvase comunicarse con nosotros llamando
al 1-800-525-2579.
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