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SERVICE
TIPS
THAT MAY
HELP IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED
1.
If
the detector is
"dead"
and
will not
operate:
a.
Check
batter condition
and
battery
leads.
b.
Check
for proper connection of the coil cable to control
box.
c.
Check
controls for intermittent operation.
.
Oscillating
or
pulsing speaker sound:
a.
May be due to
external electric sources, such
as
other metal detectors nearby,
power lines, television sets,
CB
radios
or
broadcasting antennas.
b. In
many instances, moving to another
area
may be necessary.
c.
If
the problem persists
in
numerous
areas,
the detector may
need
servicing.
.
Eratlc Operations:
a.
Check
for
loose battery connections.
b.
Be
sure
the coil cable
is
wrapped snugly around the rod and properly
con-
nected.
c.
Check battery
condition.
.
The
detector "drifts" out of tune:
a.
May be caused by sudden changes in
temperature. Allow stabilization time.
b.
Detector
may appear
to
drift
if not properly tuned.
c.
Steady
drift
may
be
caused by component failure.
.
No
sensitivity
in
the Discriminate mode of operation:
a.
Reduced
depth
as a
result of increased ground mineralization.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
if your
new
metal
detector
is
ever
in need
of service, ship it to the factory,
or,
one
of
the Service Centers. For the
name,
address, and telephone number of
a
local Service
Center,
call TOLL
FREE 1-800/547-6911.
when the matter
is
corrected, the instrument will
be
returned
as soon as
possible.
As long
as
your instrument is under warranty, there
is
no
charge other than
a
small
handling and postage
fee. Read
your Warranty carefully
as
it describes completely
what
is covered and
the length of the coverage.
if
you have any
questions, don't
hesitate to write the factory.
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