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Your Fortune Hunter Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled
metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object
in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
THE FORTUNE HUNTER HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:
1. ALL METAL DETECTION
All types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, to
valuable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.
2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes
Completely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in "DISC" mode,
with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.
Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection in
the AUTO NOTCH mode.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic
fields.
• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down.
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target's signal.
OWNER'S MANUAL
DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Your Fortune Hunter Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. THE FORTUNE HUNTER HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES: 1.
- Page 2 The Fortune Hunter is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose detecting. Before using your Fortune Hunter, it is important to read these instructions. This manual's description of detection concepts and types of metals is...
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Page 3: Easy Assembly
EASY ASSEMBLY Assembling your Fortune Hunter Metal Knurled Bolt Detector is easy and requires no tools. Knob Just follow these steps: Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem. Press the button on the upper end... -
Page 4: Batteries
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned on. IMPORTANT: Your Fortune Hunter metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries. Follow these steps to install the batteries. Carefully... -
Page 5: Features
FORTUNE HUNTER DEMONSTRATION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Fortune Hunter. I. Supplies Needed • A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982) • A dime (10¢) • A nickel (5¢) • Small piece of aluminum foil •... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON YOUR DETECTOR Turn the left knob (SENSITIVITY) to the right. As the knob clicks to the "On" position, the detector sounds three tones, the LCD arrows appear momentarily, and the unit pre-sets to the ALL METAL mode of operation. SET THE MODE 1. -
Page 7: Lcd Target Display
LCD TARGET DISPLAY READING THE DISPLAY 5¢ NICKEL: All nickels will register here. Some newer pull-tabs will also register here, The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows small gold items can also register here. the PROBABLE identification of the targeted metal. SCRAP: Older pull-tabs and medium size gold objects will register to the left Pass the search coil repeatedly over a... -
Page 8: Sensitivity Adjustment
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT dimmer switches, also turn these off; dimmer switches can produce lots of EMI. If your detector chatters with the SENSITIVITY knob in the 100% clockwise position, reduce sensitivity until the chatter stops (usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position). If you suspect the presence of deeper targets underneath a shallower target, reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate... -
Page 9: Modes Of Operation
MODES OF OPERATION ALL METAL MODE: The DISCRIMINATION mode is a fixed-start-point system. As you turn the knob to the right, more objects are progressively eliminated, including the items left. DISCRIMINATION for coin-shooting and detecting in trashy areas. ALL METAL TOUCHPAD There are two ways to enter the If you encounter certain bothersome ALL-METAL mode. -
Page 10: Audio Target Id
Depending on the operating mode PULL TABS: and Disc/Notch control setting, the Pull tabs are the most bothersome Fortune Hunter emits three distinct trash items for detectorist. Most will tones which classify metal objects into induce a medium tone. Most will be categories. -
Page 11: In The Field Techniques
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT Accurate pinpointing takes practice When swinging the coil, be and is best accomplished by careful to keep it level with the “X-ing” the target area. ground about one inch from the surface. Never swing the coil like 1. - Page 12 Make sure you The Fortune Hunter is a very sensi- keep your search coil approximately 1 tive and deep-seeking detector. It inch above the ground as you search.
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Page 13: Metal Detecting Applications
METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS COINSHOOTING: The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Beware that highly oxidized steel may also be detected. Control settings required. 1) Press DISC touch pad. 2) Turn the Disc/Notch Knob to the 3:00 position. -
Page 14: Accessories
ACCESSORIES MAXIMIZE YOUR METAL DETECTING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE OPTIMAL BOUNTY HUNTER ACCESSORIES 10 INCH COIL For maximum depth detection. 4 INCH COIL Great for searching in trashy areas with its smaller target area. Also perfect for gold prospecting and fitting into tight spaces. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’... -
Page 16: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics
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