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Troubleshooting
The   LED is Blinking
The battery power is low.
•  Check the AAA batteries to make sure:
•  Each battery is installed correctly, according to (+) and (–) 
listed inside the battery compartment.
•  The battery contacts are clean and free of rust or 
corrosion.
•  The batteries are new, high-quality batteries to reduce the 
chance of battery leakage.
•  Make sure the AAA batteries are in proper working condition. 
If in doubt, try installing new batteries.
The   LED does not Turn On
There is no battery power.
•  Install two new, high-quality, name-brand AAA batteries 
in the stud sensor.
•  Make sure each battery is installed correctly, according to 
(+) and (–) listed inside the battery compartment.
The Stud Sensor is not Finding Studs
•  Make sure the batteries are working.
•  Make sure you have placed the stud sensor on a wall 
made of drywall or another common building material. 
The stud sensor will not work on walls made of concrete, 
mortar, block, brick work, plaster, carpeting, foil- faced 
materials, metallic surfaces, or ceramic tile.
•  Make sure you have placed the stud sensor at against 
the wall, the stud sensor is in a vertical position (parallel 
to a door or window), and you are pressing and holding 
the center button as you move the stud sensor SLOWLY 
against the wall.
•  Make sure the wall is not too thick. STHT77587 can be 
used on walls < .75” (19mm) thick and STHT77588 can 
be used on walls < 1.5” (38mm) thick.
•  Make sure the wall has a smooth surface.
•  Make sure the temperature is within the specied 
Operating Range and Relative Humidity.
Service and Repairs
Note: Disassembling the tool will void all warranties on the 
product.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, 
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by 
authorized service centers. Service or maintenance performed 
by unqualied personnel may result in a risk of injury. To locate 
your nearest STANLEY  service center, go to  
http://www.STANLEYTOOLS.com.
Limited Warranty
During the period of one (1) year, if this product fails to perform 
due to defects in material or workmanship, we will replace it.  
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE. Please call  
1-800-262-2161 (M-F, 8-5 EST) or visit  
www.STANLEYTOOLS.com for details.