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- Page 1 SEMI PROFESSIONAL METAL DETECTOR MODEL NO: MD1200 PART NO: 4501210 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 05/08...
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Page 2: Specifications
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Metal Detector. Before you try to use this product, read this manual and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure your safety and the safety of others around you. You can also look forward to a purchase that gives you long and satisfactory service. -
Page 3: Code Of Ethics
CODE OF ETHICS When metal detecting, here are some basic rules that you should follow. • Always get consent of the landowner before you search any site. • Respect the rights and property of others. • Observe all national and local laws when you use the metal detector. - Page 4 OVERVIEW Arm brace Arm brace locking bolt Headphones socket Handle Battery compartment Control panel and meter Stem locking nut Search coil adjustment nut Search coil...
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Page 5: The Control Panel
THE CONTROL PANEL NAME DESCRIPTION Meter Low Batt Low battery indicator, replace the batteries when this is lit Sensitivity Used to adjust the sensitivity Tuning Allows you to tune the detector Volume Used to adjust the volume level Discrimination Lets you adjust the detectors ability to distinguish between different types of... -
Page 6: Assembling The Metal Detector
PREPERATION ASSEMBLING THE METAL DETECTOR Assembling your detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these steps. 1. Unscrew the nut on the search coil and remove the knobs and connector. Insert the stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket and the stem. -
Page 7: Using Headphones
8. Wind the search coil cable around the stem. Leave enough slack in the cable to let you adjust the search coil when you are hunting on uneven ground. 9. Insert the search coil plug into the jack on the control housing. CAUTION: THE PLUG FITS INTO THE CONNECTOR ONLY ONE WAY. -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
INSTALLING BATTERIES Your detector requires two 9V alkaline batteries (not supplied). CAUTION: USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES. CAUTION: DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES. 1. If the detector is on, turn MODE to OFF. • When you turn the mode switch to OFF, the LOW BATT indicator flashes once. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION Your Metal Detector distinguishes between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals such as gold, silver, copper, platinum, aluminum, lead, and zinc do not. When the detector senses a metallic object, the meter reading changes and the detector sounds one of three tones. -
Page 10: Testing And Using The Detector
TESTING AND USING THE DETECTOR To learn how the detector reacts to different metals, you should test it before you use it for the first time. You can test the detector indoors or outdoors. INDOOR TESTING 1. Remove any watches, rings, or other metal jewellery you are wearing, then place the detector on a wooden or plastic table. -
Page 11: Outdoor Testing And Use
OUTDOOR TESTING AND USE 1. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal. 2. Place a sample of material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring or a coin) on the ground. 3. -
Page 12: Fine-Tuning The Detector
FINE-TUNING THE DETECTOR After you become familiar with how your detector works, you can fine-tune it to make it less sensitive to interference and more selective in what it finds. ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY To adjust the search coil's ability to detect objects at different depths in the soil, rotate SENSITIVITY between MIN and MAX. -
Page 13: Pinpointing A Target
PINPOINTING A TARGET Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier. This takes practice, and we suggest you practice finding and digging up small metal objects on your own property before you search other locations. Sometimes, targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the sweep direction. -
Page 14: Detection Hints
PARTS AND SERVICING For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 15 NOTES...
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