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Proper Care
of Your
Detector
The
lollowing are
precautions you
should.take
to protect your instrument lrom harm, insure its long life,
and
attlid
nullifying the
warrantY
Cleaning: The
loop
and rod
or
probe are
waterproof.
They can
be
cleaned
with
fresh water and a mild cteanser- Afrer
cleaningl however, dry the instrument
thoroughly.
Caution! The instrument case
is not
waterprool,
and
water-il
allow-
ed
to enter
lt-may
damage
electronic
components.
Weather
Conditlonr: Prolect your detector
lrom
excessively
cold weather.
Freezing
can damage the electrcriic
components, the
case
and/or the batteries. Excesslve heat can also damage the
instrument.
Never
leave it in
the sun-
It's
best
to lay it in the
shade when
temporarily not in
use.
lf
it's
lelt in
a
car on
a
hot
day,
cover it with
a
blankel
or
something
similar
to protect it
lrom
the
direct
rays
ol
the sun, and then
leave
the windows slightly open to permit ven-
tilation. Needless to say, protect
youl detector
if
you operate
it
in
the raln,
as
water may get into the instrument case'
Sali Water: Salt water
is
very corrosive! lmmediately
alter your detector has been exposed
to
salt water, rinse it
tnJi"rJnfy *itn'fresh
water,
being
careful not
to allow water to enter the instrument
case. Then
wipe
it
with
a cloth
dampened
wiih fresh water and dry it lhoroughly.
Slorage:
6
you plan to store your detector for any length
of
time, unsnap the
batteryand
remove
it
lrom
the instrument'
WhenLver your detector
is
not
in use,
turn the VOLUME knob
all the way to
the"PWR
OFF" position.
Service And
lverranly tnlormation: lf your new
metal
detecior is
ever
in
need
of
service,
ship it
to us
at
the
factory
address below or to one of the Service Centers listed on
the
back
ol
the warranty statement. lnsure
it
fully,
prepay the
charges, and enclose
a
letter describing the nature of the problem.
As
long
as
your
detector
is
under warranty there
is
no charge other than a small handling and postage
fee.
Read
your warranty card carefully. lt describes completely what
is
covered and the length ol the coverage.
lf
you
have
any
qiestions don't
hesitate
to write us. We
will be happy to
answer
any questions
you may
have.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
1.
,,How
deep will
it
go?" Detection depth
is
determined
by
five
main
factors.
a.
The
SIZE
ol
the object
b.
The
SIZE
of the
looP.
c.
The
LENGTH OF TIME
the
object has been
buried.
d.
The
SKILL
of the
oPerator.
e.
The ground
MINERAL
CONTENT.
The
longer
an
object
has been
buried, the belter
you
will
be able to
detect
it.
A
chemical
reaction called
a
"halo
elfect"
between
such objects as silver
or
copper coins and
the surrounding soil may
cause
your detector
to
register a much larger
inirease
in
volume than might otherwise
be
expected
lor
a
smafi
coin' ll
the halo
effect
is
strong
enough,
your detector may contlnue
to
register
even
after
you
have
dug up the
coin.
2.
,,Wnai
will my detector
locate?" Sitver, lead,
copper,
bottle caps,
tin
loil,
pull tabs,
cartridge
cases,
rings'
brass
and
tin
cans are
just
a
lew
of
the conductive obiects
that
can be detected. Your detector will
not
locate
sticks,
rags, bones,
paper,
wood
or other non-metallic
obiects.
3.
Learn how
to interpret the ditlerent types
of
responses
from your detector. A hail lying flat in the ground
will
sometimes produce
a
double or single reading depending upon whether your loop passed across
it
lengthwise
or
across
its
width.
So
it's
a
good
idea
to sweep your finds from several
diflerent
directions to try
to
learn
as
much
as
possible about the object you have located.
Coins
will
usually
only produce one reading regardless
of
sweep
direction.
4.
Rather than waste time,
check around the
trees
for junk
items
such
as
foil, pull tabs, bottle caps,
etc. This will
frequently indicate whether
or not someone has already been in the
area
with
a
detector.
5.
Always
"criss-cross" an
area
when hunting
it.
6.
After you
have
dug
up a
coin,
always
check the hole
again
lor
more. As many
as
10
coins have been found
in one
hole!
T.
When beachcombing
the best place
to
look
lor
coins is near the concession
stands.
g.
Gheck
the
shallow rvater
in swlmming areas. Most rings and coins are lost when people enter the water'
9.
lf you make plans
lor
coinshooting, check
the history records of the
area.
10.
Always
carry
a plastic bag for your detector in
case
you get caught
in the
rain.
11.
Nevei ask permission to treasure hunt over the phone.
People
tend
to
visualize you using
a
pick and
shold.
mak-
ing large
holes.
12.
Join a local historical
society
or get acquainted with its
members.
13.
ln
lawn areas, us6
a
screwdrlver
of
no more than eight inches as your tool. Limit the size
ol
the hole
to
a
MAXIMUM
of
h^ro
inches
ln diameter.
Don',t
lOrget
to
fillin
the hole. Public and privato offbisls and property
ownsrs
will be more likely to allow contlnued treasure hunting if you do
no.
environmental <tamqe-
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