4 - English
OPERATION
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE AAA BATTERY
See Figure 1.
One AAA battery is preinstalled in the unit. Before first use,
locate and remove the red pull tab to activate the battery.
To replace the battery:
Disconnect the device from the smartphone.
Remove the battery cover by inserting the edge of a coin
into the slot on the bottom and twisting.
Install battery according to the polarity indicators.
Replace the battery cover, making sure it is secure before
use.
Do not use the product without the battery cover installed.
NOTE:
Remove the battery for storage when device will
not be used for long periods of time.
CONNECTING THE STUD FINDER TO YOUR
SMARTPHONE
See Figure 2.
Select and open the RYOBI
™
Phone Works
™
app.
Insert the stud finder plug into your smartphone’s
headphone jack.
Turn the volume on your smartphone to its maximum
setting.
NOTE:
Some phones have features that limit the amount
of volume available. Turn these features off before you
attempt to use the device.
Open the STUD FINDER App Segment.
OPERATING TIPS
See Figure 2.
Grip the unit only by the gripping surfaces located toward
the bottom on each side of the unit.
NOTE:
Gripping the device anywhere else on the unit
may lead to faulty readings due to interference with the
sensor.
The unit should remain firmly against the wall surface
during the entire detection process.
USING THE STUD FINDER
See Figures 3 - 5.
NOTE: 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.
Place the unit against the wall and select the CALIBRATE
button on your smartphone. Hold the product still to
allow the unit to calibrate. When the calibration process
is completed, the interface on your smartphone will return
to CALIBRATE.
NOTE:
The unit must not be placed over a stud during
the calibration process.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Gripping Surface
Stud Center Marker
Stud Finder Plug
Calibrate
Stud
Sensor
*App images may vary
