Bounty Hunter THE COMMANDO Owner's Manual
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Important Facts to Know
about your Metal Detector.
1. This is a MOTION detector.
You must sweep the searchcoil from
side-to-side to detect metal.
A motionless searchcoil over a metal object
will not result in detection.
2. Do not use indoors. Detector is for outdoor use only.
Household appliances emit electromagnetic fields, which
can interfere with your detector. If conducting an indoor
demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil
away from appliances such as microwaves, computers and
televisions. If your detector beeps erratically, turn off appliances
and lights.
Do not test by placing coins on the floor. Most floors contain metal.
Keep the searchcoil away from floors, walls, and tables, which
can contain metal.
3. Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use Heavy Duty batteries.
Do not use ordinary Zinc-Carbon batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries
4. Adjust sensitivity to a low level in the event of false signals
Always begin use at reduced sensitivity.
Increase to full sensitivity after you are familiar with the detector's
operation.
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Important Facts to Know about your Metal Detector. 1. This is a MOTION detector. You must sweep the searchcoil from side-to-side to detect metal. A motionless searchcoil over a metal object will not result in detection. 2. Do not use indoors. Detector is for outdoor use only. Household appliances emit electromagnetic fields, which can interfere with your detector.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Commando is a user-friendly in stru ment, re quir ing only a minimum of operator skill, yet de liv er ing effective per for mance over a wide range of conditions and ap pli ca tions. Streamlined in appearance,...
  • Page 3: Easy Assembly

    EASY ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Position detector upright. LOCKING Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR INTERNAL COLLAR fully in a counter CAM LOCK clockwise direction. SILVER BUTTON Insert your finger inside the MIDDLE STEM tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is S-ROD flush with the inside of the...
  • Page 4 BATTERIES IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always re move the bat ter ies for pro longed stor age. CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symp toms: The unit does not turn on. Low speaker volume.
  • Page 5 Commando DEMONSTRATION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Commando. 1. Supplies Needed • A Quarter (25¢) • A Nickel (5¢) • A Penny (1¢) • A Small piece of aluminum foil • A Nail 2.
  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION The Commando is a “MO TION” de tec tor. This means that the SEARCHCOIL must be moving to de tect the pres ence of metal. When practicing with a stationary metal detector, keep the target moving over the searchcoil. Objects held still un der the searchcoil will not be detected.
  • Page 7: Tone Mode Audio Responses

    “bro ken” tone. The “broken” tone makes pull-tabs and trash easily recognizable. SENSITIVITY will be re duced slightly when using the Commando in the TONE DISCRIMINATION MODE. If you want optimal depth capability, operate...
  • Page 8: Operating Tips

    OPERATION AUTO GROUIND CONTROL: The Commando au to mat ic Ground Track fea ture al lows op er a tion in virtually all soil conditions, regardless of mineral content. Use it effectively on the beach or for gold pros pect ing. In the ALL...
  • Page 9: In The Field

    IN THE FIELD STANCE Stand with your arm ex tend ed in front of your body. Don’t bend or stoop; stand in a comfortable position. Hold the unit so that the searchcoil is about 1/2-inch above the ground. Ad just the searchcoil so that it is par al lel to the ground.
  • Page 10 (cont.) IN THE FIELD PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best ac com plished by “X-ing” the sus pect ed target area. 1. Once a buried target is identified by a good tone re sponse, continue sweep ing the searchcoil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following trou ble shoot ing steps may assist you in case you’re hav ing prob lems with your Commando. YOUR DETECTOR IS EMIT TING ERRATIC SIGNALS WHEN YOU’RE IN THE FIELD. Your SENSITIVITY may be set too high. Try reducing the SEN SI TIV I TY slight ly un til the false sig nal ing dis ap pears.
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Commando Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal de tec tor so that you can enjoy it for years. Handle the metal detector gently and carefully.
  • Page 13: Metal Detecting Applications

    METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS COIN SHOOTING The most popular application for metal detectors CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED: 1. Toggle switch to the left (disc. mode). 2. Discriminate knob at 3:00 (3/4 turn). Only silver, copper and brass will be detected. Gold items will be eliminated.
  • Page 14 (cont.) METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS indicate trash items. Gold rings will induce a low sound. Beaware that some pull-tabs can also induce a low tone. Silver will induce a high tone. Chains and necklaces are difficult to find. If you are looking for gold rings, don’t get discouraged; you will dig up many broken pull-tabs before you find your first gold ring! HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS...
  • Page 15: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    Liability under this War ran ty is limited to re plac ing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter De tec tor returned, ship ping cost pre paid, to First Texas Products, LLC.
  • Page 16 Pouch & Digger Combo Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. – TP-KIT-W Stereo Headphones Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor, 4’ cable. – HEAD-W Pin Pointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects.

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