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SILVER SABRE µMAX OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Tesoro Silver Sabre µMAX metal detector is part of a new series of detectors designed to provide you with
many happy hours of enjoyment in the most rewarding hobby I can think of—treasure hunting. Ahead of you lie fascinating
and exciting experiences as you step into the past—uncovering artifacts lost by past generations, or as you take pleasure in
the great outdoors with family and friends searching for precious metals. I wish we could share these experiences with you,
and all of us at Tesoro wish you the best of success.
Your Tesoro µMAX detector is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range of treasure hunting situations. As with any
other metal detector, familiarity with this instrument is probably the limiting factor in determining how successful you can be. I
recommend that you read this manual and fully understand how to operate this detector before attempting to use it in the field.
As you become more familiar with your detector through practice, your rate of success will increase dramatically.
The Silver Sabre µMAX is a precision electronic instrument that will last for years if properly cared for. Treat it right and it
won't let you down.
INTRODUCTION
To be successful in treasure hunting with a detector you must:
Use a highperformance metal detector designed for the type of treasure hunting you will be doing.
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Learn how to use your metal detector properly.
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Search where there is buried treasure to be found.
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Be persistent.
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The Silver Sabre MicroMAX ( µMAX) was designed for coin hunting, competition hunting and all purpose use. This multifunction detector is
very powerful, yet very easy to use. Because it is sensitive to all metals, it can be used to find a variety of jewelry, relics, gold etc. When using this
detector, you will also find unwanted "trash" metal such as nails, foil, pulltabs, etc., just as you would with any other high performance detector.
This Operator Instruction Manual is designed to help you learn to operate the detector properly for maximum performance in various search
conditions. Complete instructions on how to operate the Silver Sabre µMAX are found in the two main sections: Getting Started and Operating
Techniques.
If you are new to metal detecting, we highly recommend reading and following the entire Getting Started section to develop the "feel " of your
detector. Then, study and practice the Operating Techniques section to get the best performance from your detector.
If you are an experienced detectorist and are familiar with the concepts of metal detecting, you may want to go directly to the Operating
Techniques section. Whatever your prior detecting experience is, the more skilled you become at operating this detector, the more rewarding your
results will be.
If you are new to treasure hunting with metal detectors, keep in mind that if there are no valuable metal objects buried where you are
searching, it won 't matter how good your metal detector is or how skilled and persistent you are. To learn more about where to search for valuable
buried metals, check with your detector dealer or bookseller for magazines and books on treasure hunting.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Silver Sabre µMAX is one of the first of its kind: an ultra lightweight, compact detector that packs the power and performance of a full
sized, heavier detector. By simplifying features and complicated adjustments that cause a loss of performance when used improperly, Tesoro has
created an easy to operate, grab and go detector that's perfect for hobby, sport and travel.
The Silver Sabre µMAX is a Transmitter Receiver (TR) type detector that operates in the Very Low Frequency (VLF) portion of the Radio
Frequency (RF) spectrum. The detector uses only three control knobs and one pushbutton to provide full VLF capabilities.
The performance of the Silver Sabre µMAX will satisfy the requirements of the serious detectorist, whether experienced or a beginner. The
Silver Sabre µMax uses the latest Surface Mount Technology and Tesoro's proven MAXBoost Circuitry to create one of the most unique Printed
Circuit Boards in the industry. This circuit board helps provide greater depth and more sensitivity to smaller, less conductive metal objects or
"targets" such as fine gold jewelry.
The Silver Sabre µMAX has features that make its power easy to use. The factory preset ground rejection circuitry allows "turnonand go"
operation in virtually any ground mineralization.* The Discriminate Mode is Silent Search, meaning the searchcoil must be moving to detect a
target. The Quick Check Pinpointing makes it simple to identify the exact location of the target.
The electronic miniaturization of Surface Mount Technology permits the complex, powerful circuitry of the µMAX detectors to fit into a very
small space. The result is a detector that is so incredibly light there is no need to body mount the control housing. This exclusive design feature
adds to the Silver Sabre µMAX's ease of use and makes those longer searches more enjoyable.
The Silver Sabre µMAX comes with an 8 " round concentric searchcoil for best all around performance with good depth. A variety of optional
Tesoro searchcoils are also available and will enhance the detector's performance under various conditions.
*Operation may be more difficult in black sand or certain other extreme conditions that pose problems for metal detectors.
Good Hunting! Jack Gifford
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