Dewalt DCT419S1 Instruction Manual - Page 21

English SITUATION Seemingly false metal detection Difficulty in scanning near door or windows Area of voltage detected is larger than anticipated PROBABLE CAUSE • Metal items such as jewelry are too close to sensor area • Double or triple studs are common around doors and windows • Static charge may be present on the wall surface SOLUTION • Remove jewelry & re-scan • Detect outer edge instead • Scan a smaller area • Turn off the electrical circuit and identify metal wire instead • Place your free hand on the wall to drain static Electrical voltage not detected in area where it was thought to be • Wires are shielded by metal conduit • Wires are deeper than 3" (76 mm) • Wires are not live • Cannot scan below special wall condition • Review identified metal in scanning window to determine metal conduit • Plug an item into a wall outlet to verify live circuit • Review the Detection through Special Surface Conditions section of the manual Unexpected • Materials or items materials detected on other side of wall • Inspect other side of wall and remove any items from wall surface • Check that the construction type selected most accurately matches the application SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Received error • Scanning too fast message: Too fast • Scan slowly Received error message: Lost surface contact • Hand-held wall • Re-map area and repeat scanner lifted off wall scanning surface Cannot get a center line to appear • Wall is thick or dense • Review the Detection through Special Surface Conditions section of the manual Screen freezes or • Software lockup won't turn on • Insert a small object (i.e., paper clip end) into the reset button. The reset button is located on the back surface, under the label. There is a circle on the label indicating the reset location. Accessories WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt. com. 19