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Bounty Hunter pioneer 101 Instruction Manual

Bounty Hunter pioneer 101 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The Basics
of
Metal Detecting
Your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector
incorporates Motion Detection
Technology. Movement over an
object is required in order for the
machine to detect the object and
emit a tone.
While holding your Pioneer 101
Metal Detector as indicated in the
picture to the right, sweep the
search coil slowly from side to side.
While sweeping, maintain the
search coil level with the ground.
If the Detector chatters, reduce the sensitivity by turning the left knob (Sensitivity)
counterclockwise.
When searching a possible target, move the search coil repeatedly over the target.
Be certain that the signal repeats during each pass over the target. If the tone does
not repeat consistently, you are probably detecting mineral deposits or oxidation.
Only dig up targets with repeatable tones.
IMPORTANT:
1. Use only NEW ALKALINE batteries. The detector will not operate properly with the wrong batteries.
2. Do not test the detector on the floor of a home or building. Most floors contain metal which will interfere with
its operation; unless air testing or demonstrating, use outside only.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR METAL DETECTOR
Metal Detector

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  • Page 1 Metal Detector INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Basics Metal Detecting Your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector incorporates Motion Detection Technology. Movement over an object is required in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. While holding your Pioneer 101...
  • Page 2 Tuning and Ground Balancing. Both of these functions are automatic with the Pioneer 101. The Pioneer 101 will detect in extreme ground conditions, ranging from salt (for beach hunting) to black sand (for gold prospecting), with no operator adjustments to the circuitry and with no loss of sensitivity.

  • Page 3: Easy Assembly

    Knurled Knob Upper Stem Button 3. Wind the search coil cable Assembling your Pioneer 101 around the stem. Leave Metal Detector is easy and re- enough slack in the cable quires no special tools. Just to let you adjust the coil...
  • Page 4 It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned off. The flashing indicator tells you that your batteries are in good condition. IMPORTANT: Your Pioneer 101 metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries. Follow these steps to install the batteries.
  • Page 5 DEMONSTRATION PIONEER 101 INSTRUCTIONAL DEMONSTRATION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your PIONEER 101. I. Supplies Needed • A quarter (25¢) • A nickel (5¢) • A Penny (1¢) • Aluminum foil rolled into a small ball •...

  • Page 6: Three Modes Of Operation

    OPERATION The Pioneer 101 is a “motion” detector. This means that the search coil must be moving to detect the presence of metal. When practicing with a stationary metal detector, keep the target moving over the coil. Objects held still under the search coil will not be detected.
  • Page 7 All Metal mode by turning the Discriminate control completely counterclockwise; then turn the Sensitivity control clockwise to its highest clockwise position without chatter. If your Pioneer 101 chatters or beeps erratically, reduce the Sensitivity by turning the left knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 8 Use it effectively on the beach or for gold prospecting. In the ALL METAL Mode (Toggle switch in the middle), the Pioneer 101 will detect gold nuggets through black sand and will find deeply buried relics in all types of soil.

  • Page 9: In The Field

    IN THE FIELD STANCE Stand with your arm extended only slightly in front of your body. Don’t bend or stoop; stand in a comfortable position. Hold the unit so that the search coil is about 1/2-inch above the ground. Adjust the search coil so that it is parallel to the ground.
  • Page 10 IN THE FIELD PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” the suspected target area. 1. Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response, continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting steps may assist you in case you’re having problems with your Pioneer 101. YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING GHOST SIGNALS WHEN YOU’RE IN THE FIELD. Your SENSITIVITY may be set too high. Try cutting back the SENSITIVITY slightly until the false signaling disappears.
  • Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING A CONSTANT LOUD TONE OR CONSTANT REPEATING TONES This usually occurs when the batteries are low. Try replacing your batteries with two new alkaline batteries to determine if this is the cause. KEEP 2 DETECTORS AT LEAST 20FT APART If 2 detectors are in close proximity, interference from one to the other may cause your detector to emit erratic signals.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so that you can enjoy it for years. Handle the metal detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage electronic components, causing the metal detector to work improperly.

  • Page 14: Cache Hunting

    Coinshooting is the most popular application of metal detectors today. To set up your Pioneer 101 to find strictly coins, we will adjust the Sensitivity as high as it will go without chattering (usually about three-quarters of a turn) and place our toggle switch to the left (DISC) position;...

  • Page 15: Jewelry Hunting

    METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS Now that you have your Pioneer 101 in the All Metal Mode, you are ready to approach your cache hunt. To properly cache hunt, you'll have to be thorough by mapping out the probable area. Now, slowly and methodically dig up all repeat signals to eliminate surface trash.

  • Page 16: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty.

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