Environmental Concerns; Detector Care - Minelab Musketeer Advantage Instruction Manual

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Environmental Concerns

Firstly, it should be pointed out that treasure hunting with a metal detector is the
most environmentally friendly way to recover coins, rings and other treasure
items. However, it is important to leave an area that you have searched in the
same condition as you found it.
All holes that have been dug must be properly refilled. Not only is it
environmentally unacceptable to not fill in your holes, it is also very dangerous.
There are special tools to enable you to recover targets easily from grassed
areas without digging large holes; talk to your detector shop or club for the
preferred method of digging up your target.
Take away and properly dispose of any junk that you find or produce, such as
nails, tin cans, or flat batteries. Leaving an area "scarred" can result in action
being taken to prevent the use of metal detectors, which spoils this fascinating
hobby for others as well as yourself.
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Detector Care

The Advantage is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and
packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of it is mostly common
sense.
• Do not leave batteries in the control box when the detector is not in
use for a period exceeding two weeks. Damage caused by leaking
batteries would be severe and would void the warranty.
• Batteries. Flat or faulty batteries cause many detector problems. Ensure
that you use only quality alkaline batteries and that they are replaced when
the warning signal indicated through the headphones or speaker is heard.
• If temperatures are very high, do not leave the detector in direct
sunlight for longer than necessary. Covering it when not in use will help
protect it. Try to avoid leaving it in a closed trunk or in a car sitting in
sunlight.
• While the control box has been designed to be water-resistant, it is not
waterproof. Avoid wetting it unnecessarily. Use the hipmount bag to
prevent water and dust ingress. Never allow the box to come into
contact with gasoline or other oil-based liquids.
• Keep the unit clean and dry and avoid getting sand and grit into the
shafts or the tightening nuts. Do not use solvents to clean the detector. Use
a damp cloth with mild soap detergent.
• Cables. Ensure the coil cable is in good condition and not subject to undue
stress.
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