Recovering The Target - Minelab X-terra 305 Instruction Manual

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reCovering the target

A trowel, knife or small spade are good tools
for recovering targets.
Once a target has been located, clear the
surface of loose material and check again for
a signal. If there is no signal then the target
is amongst the surface material. In this case,
search the surface material until the target
is located. If the target is still in the ground,
check again with pinpoint.
The aim, when digging, is to leave the area of
ground exactly as you found it. Using a sharp
tool, cut a neat portion of grass or soil and
place it on a plastic sheet. This prevents the
material being scattered around and allows the
hole to be refilled.
Ask for permission before
searching on private property.
A long blunt-tipped screwdriver is
a good tool for soft ground.
Probe the soil to find the exact
location of a target, if it is very
shallow, simply prise it out.
Check the hole for the target. If it is not in
the hole, place the detector on the ground
with the coil flat, pick up a handful of soil
and pass it over the coil. Be sure not to wear
rings, bracelets or a watch which will produce
a signal. Repeat this procedure until the target
is located.
Ensure that no other targets remain, then refill
the hole. All soil and portions of grass on the
plastic sheet should be returned to the hole
as neatly as possible. Step lightly on the soil to
compact it.
Leaving holes, or a scarred area
may result in action being taken to
prevent the use of metal detectors.
Please ensure that you leave an
area of ground as it was found.
Try to take all rubbish.
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