If you are using a telescopic pick-up tool, extend it by pulling the magnet end outwards until you reach the required length. If you are using a bendable pick-up tool, bend the tool shaft into the position required.
Step 2 – Aim magnet
Aim the bottom centre of the magnet at the intended object. If the magnet has a casing around it, it will not be able to attract from the sides.
Step 3 – Pull to reach
The object should then stick to the magnet and the tool can pull it to reach.
Clawed pick-up tool
Step 1 – Bend shaft
Bend the flexible shaft into the position required, then aim the tool at the object you want to collect.
Step 2 – Hold tool
Hold the pick-up tool with the top of the handle resting in your palm and your middle and index finger on either side of the plunger.
Step 3 – Push plunger
Push the plunger mechanism to open the claw around the intended object and release it to close the claw around the object.
Step 4 – Pull to reach
The object can now be pulled to reach by carefully lifting the pick-up tool.