INTRODUCTION To get the most enjoyment from your Metal Detector, we suggest you do the following: 1. Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. • Do not use Heavy Duty batteries. • Do not use ordinary Zinc-Carbon Batteries. 2. Use your detector OUTDOORS only. •...
TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout this manual and are standard terminology among detectorists. RELIC A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals.
Installing Batteries Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only! 1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the top of the control housing. 2. Pull out the two battery connectors. 3. Snap on one or two 9-volt ALKALINE batteries. Do not use Heavy Duty or ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries. NOTE: Detector will operate with one or two batteries.
ssembly Remove threaded knobs from bag. Hand Grip Mate top and bottom of detector Attach with threaded knobs. Threaded Knobs Loosen to adjust length. Battery Connectors Tighten to lock in place. Tighten screw and wing nut to keep searchcoil from flopping.
Quick-Start Demo Try this quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your metal detector: I. Supplies Needed a. a nail. b. a pull-tab or small piece of foil. c. a zinc penny (dated after 1982). d. a U.S. nickel. e.
djusting Length Loosen the locking collar nut 1/4 turn Extend the bottom tube assembly 1. Grasp the top tube with one hand. 2. Grasp the searchcoil with the other hand. 3. Pull the two sections apart to slide the lower stem out of the upper stem.
Target Identification and Discrimination The Bounty Hunter Mach1 metal detector can both identify buried metals by category, and eliminate unwanted metals from detection. “Discrimination” refers to the detector’s ability to both identify targets and eliminate them from detection. When a Target ID category has been eliminated from detection, we say it has been “discriminated out.”...
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Target Identification and Discrimination - ontinued Discrimination Settings When the Mach1 is turned on, all four categories are enabled, meaning it will detect all metal targets. By pressing you can eliminate target categories. Press once to eliminate ferrous (iron) targets. Pressing again will also eliminate low-conductor...
Display Indicators Depth The 3-segment display is calibrated to coin-sized objects. Note that larger targets will also register on the depth scale. The Depth Indicator will show the relative depth of larger objects, i.e. the deeper a larger object is buried, the more likely the display will show 3 segments.
In the field... Make sure the detector tube is adjusted to a comfortable length. Sweep the searchcoil from side to side in slow, overlapping motions. Keep the searchcoil parallel and close to the ground. Overlap each sweep to get the best possible coverage.
Pinpointing Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” the suspected target area. A good way to practice this to lay a coin on the ground (make sure there are no other metal targets nearby) and practice “X-ing” it while listening to the audio.
TRE SURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS: • lways check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage. •...
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