Skil 0550 AA: ● Acoustic signal ● Detecting wooden objects 4 ● Belt bag for easy and convenient storage 6 MAINTENANCE ● Detecting live wires/conductors 5 GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT 6

- if there are any metallic materials included in the

surface being scanned (e.g. in tiles), measuring

indicator P continuously shows an amplitude; in that

case use "Focus" button D and observe "Focus"

measuring indicator R only

- in case of steel wire mesh and reinforcements in the

surface being scanned, measuring indicator P shows

an amplitude over the complete surface; use "Focus"

button D and observe "Focus" measuring indicator R

only 

- typically for steel wire mesh is that symbol S is

displayed directly above the iron bars and symbol T is

displayed in between the iron bars 

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Detecting wooden objects 

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- press button B and position the tool on the surface to

be scanned

- press "Focus" button D and hold it in that position

while moving the tool over the surface (ensure that

felt pads J have contact with the surface)

- when a wooden object is detected, red light F turns

on and an amplitude is displayed in measuring

indicator P; move the tool over the surface repeatedly

to localise the wooden object more precisely

- as long as the tool is above the wooden object, red

light F remains on and a steady acoustic signal

sounds

- measuring indicator P has the greatest amplitude

over the centre of the wooden object

- mark the location with a pencil through marking

opening I, if needed

NOTES:

- when a wooden object happens to be located under

the surface on which the tool was positioned at the

start of the search, and when the tool was moved

after that, measuring indicator P, symbol Y and light F

will start flashing; reposition the tool on the surface

and press "Focus" button D again

! "Focus" measuring indicator R cannot be used

when searching wooden objects

- be aware that in the wood-detection mode also metal

objects are found up to approximately 40 mm depth;

switch to metal-detection mode in order to

differentiate (no signal: wooden beam)

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Detecting live wires/conductors 

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! only live wires/conductors with 50 or 60 Hz of

alternating current can be detected 

(other

wires/conductors are indicated as metal objects)

- live wires/conductors are detected while searching for

metal as well as wooden objects

- when the tool comes close to a live wire/conductor,

red light F starts flashing and the acoustic signal

sounds with a rapid tone sequence

NOTES:

- for easier detection connect power consumers (e.g.

lamps, appliances) to the wire/conductor being

sought and switch them on

- under certain conditions, such as behind metal

surfaces or behind surfaces with high water content,

live wires/conductors cannot be detected with

certainty (these areas are recognised in the metal-

detection mode); when all over a rather large area a

measuring value is indicated, the measuring

sensitivity is disturbed and the search for live wires/

conductors is unreliable

- wires that are not “live” can be found as metal objects

with the metal-detection mode; how-ever, stranded

cables are not indicated (contrary to solid copper

conductors)

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Acoustic signal

- the acoustic signal can be switched on and off by

pressing button C and button B simultaneously

- symbol V appears in display when the acoustic signal

is switched off

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Belt bag for easy and convenient storage 

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MAINTENANCE

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When measuring indicator P continuously shows an

amplitude without a metal object being in the vicinity, the

tool can be calibrated manually:

- remove all metal objects in the vicinity of the tool

(including wrist watches or rings of metal)

- hold the tool up in the air

- switch off the tool and press both "on/off" button A

and metal-detection button C until red light F and

green light E light up simultaneously

- release buttons A and C

- after a few seconds the tool returns to the normal

metal-detection mode and is ready for operation

again

●

Clean the tool with a dry, soft cloth (do not use cleaning

agents or solvents) 

●

Do not remove felt pads J and replace them when they

are damaged or used

●

When the check mark behind symbol U flashes for

longer periods, or is not displayed at all anymore,

reliable scanning is no longer possible; in this case send

the tool to your dealer or the nearest Skil service-station

●

Do not attach stickers (especially metal ones) to the

sensor area on the front or back side of the tool

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Always store the tool indoors in its protective

carton/case

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Always keep the tool free of dust, moisture and direct

sunlight

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Do not disassemble or modify the tool in any way

GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT

●

This Skil product is guaranteed in accordance with

statutory/country-specific regulations; damage due to

normal wear and tear, overload or improper handling will

be excluded from the guarantee

●

In case of a complaint, send the tool undismantled

together with proof of purchase to your dealer or the

nearest Skil service-station (addresses are listed on

www.skileurope.com)

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