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target. The All Metal Mode is no motion, meaning the searchcoil will detect a target located directly under it, even when the searchcoil is not
moving. Auto Tune, the automatic tuning mode, is fast and retunes the detector in seconds after encountering a target. Normal Tune gives the
operator total control of retuning at the touch of a switch.
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 µMAX Bandido's ease of use and makes those longer searches more enjoyable.
The µMAX Bandido 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 (see OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES).
GETTING STARTED UNPACKING THE BOX
Your µMAX Bandido was shipped with these parts:
1 Upper Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, including upper pole stem with handle grip, padded arm bracket and control housing.
1 Lower Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, including middle pole stem with knurled nut, lower pole stem, and nylon pole tip complete with two thick friction
washers, mounting screw, lock washer and thumb nut.
1 8" round, concentric searchcoil with 3' cable
1 9 Volt Alkaline Battery
1 Extra set of two thin friction washers
1 Operator Instruction Manual
1 Tesoro Warranty Card
If any of these items are missing, contact the Tesoro Authorized Dealer where you purchased your detector immediately.
Assembly of the µMAX Bandido is simple and requires no special tools. Just Install the battery, mount the searchcoil on the lower pole
assembly, connect the two pole assemblies together, wrap the excess cable around the pole and plug the cable into the control housing. Finally,
adjust the pole length and searchcoil angle and you're ready!
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your µMAX Bandido is equipped with an automatic battery test circuit so that you can always be sure you are getting top performance. The
battery should be checked after the detector has been on for about 10 minutes, and then periodically when used for long durations. For more
detailed information go to Performing the Audio Battery Test under TUNING YOUR DETECTOR.
To install or replace the battery, first make sure the SENSITIVITY control is set to POW OFF turned completely counterclockwise past the
"click". Remove the battery door from the back of the control housing. Do this by pressing your thumb firmly on the louvered square at the bottom
of the battery door and sliding the battery door upward (in the direction of the arrow) while pushing.
Connect a fresh single 9 volt alkaline battery to the battery lead terminals. Make certain the polarity snaps to fit properly. A poor connection
may cause the detector to act erratically or fail to operate completely.
Place the battery into the battery compartment without pulling or stretching the battery lead wires. Replace the battery door by sliding it into
place making sure the upper mount slots are in line and the lock tongue is snapped into place.
ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR
1.
On the lower pole assembly, grasp the pole tip firmly in one hand. With the other hand, fully depress the two spring buttons on the
opposite end of the assembly.
2.
Pull the middle stem out far enough for the spring buttons to click into the first set of the adjustment holes locking the assembly into
place again.
3.
Remove the mounting screw and thumb nut from the black nylon pole tip.
4.
Insert the pole tip between the mounting ears and the searchcoil and align the holes of the pole tip and washers with those of the
mounting ears.
Note: the pole tip should fit very snugly into the mounting ears, however, it may be necessary to use the thin friction washers instead.
5.
Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and pole tip entering from the side opposite the cable connection.
6.
Install the thumb nut on the mounting screw and tighten by hand.
Note: Do not over tighten the thumb nut. It should be snug, but not too difficult to loosen up.
7.
On the upper pole assembly, depress the two spring buttons and slide the upper assembly into the lower pole assembly until the spring
buttons click into the holes locking the two assemblies into place. Tighten the knurled nut to secure the two assemblies together.
Note: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the searchcoil. Since the detector is sensitive enough to "see " the tiny wires in the
cable, a floppy cable can cause false signals as the searchcoil senses the moving wires.
8.
Wrap the cable around the pole leaving enough slack near the searchcoil to permit searchcoil adjustment.
Note: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the search coil. Since the detector is sensitive enough to "see" the tiny wires in the
cable, a floppy cable can cause false signals as the searchcoil senses the moving wires.
9.
Plug the male cable end into the female connector on the control housing and tighten the cable thumb nut. You are finished!
Note: You will want to adjust the pole length and searchcoil angle to your preference.
ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCHCOIL
The pole length should be adjusted so that the detector does not become uncomfortable or tiring after
long periods of use. The detector grip should rest in your hand with your arm relaxed, your elbow straight but
not locked, with the pole extending out in front of you at the approximate angle shown in the photo.
You should be able to swing the detector back and forth in front of you —using relaxed shoulder
movement—while keeping the searchcoil as close to the ground as possible. This swinging movement is often
called a "sweep."
The searchcoil should not touch the ground during your sweep. The pole length should be adjusted to
allow this without having to lift the detector with your elbow or shoulder. The searchcoil should rest about one
inch above the ground while you are standing erect. The angle of the searchcoil should allow the bottom to
be parallel to the ground.
The pole length is adjusted by depressing the spring buttons and extending or shortening the pole until
the spring buttons click into the set of holes that give you the most comfortable pole length.
To adjust the searchcoil angle, simply loosen the searchcoil thumb nut slightly and move the searchcoil
into the desired position. Tighten the searchcoil thumb nut by hand so that the searchcoil will hold in place.
QUICKSTART SELF GUIDED TUTORIAL
The QuickStart is designed to help you use your new µMAX Bandido metal detector right away, even if
you have never used a metal detector before. Just follow each easy step carefully and you'll quickly see how the basic detector functions work.
You'll also be introduced to some important concepts on the way.
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