Code Of Conduct; Care Of Your Detector - C-SCOPE Newforce R1 Operating Instructions Manual

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Do not trespass. Obtain permission before venturing on to any private land.
2. Respect the Country Code. Do not leave gates open when crossing fields, and do not
damage crops or frighten animals.
3. Do not leave a mess. It is simple to extract a coin or other small objects buried a few
inches under the ground without digging a great hole. Use a sharpened trowel or knife to
cut a neat circle or triangle (do not remove the plug of earth entirely from the ground);
extract the object; replace the soil and grass carefully and even you will have difficulty in
finding the spot again.
4. Help to keep countryside tidy - and help yourself. Bottle tops, silver paper and tin cans
are the last thing you should throw away. You could well be digging them up again next
year. Do yourself and the community a favour by taking the rusty iron and junk you find
to the nearest litter bin.
5. If you discover any live ammunition or any lethal objects such as an unexploded bomb or
mine, do not touch it. Mark the site carefully and report the find to the local police.
6. Report all unusual historical finds to the landowner.
7. Familiarise yourself with the law relating to archaeological sites. Remember it is illegal
for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless permission
has been obtained from the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monument Commission for
England or the Secretary of State for the Environment in Scotland and Wales.
8. Remember that when you are out with your metal detector, you are an ambassador for
our hobby. Do nothing that may give it a bad name.
9. The law relating to treasure finds must be followed. In the U.K. Details of the law can be
obtained from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (Tel: 0207 211 6200) who
produce excellent literature to help you to understand how the law affects you and your
hobby.

CARE OF YOUR DETECTOR

Storage
When not in use your detector should be stored in a dry warm environment. If it is not to be
used for any length of time it is advisable to remove the batteries to avoid leakage which
could cause serious damage. The working life of your detector will be shortened by careless
use or neglect of the unit. Think of your detector as a scientific instrument. Your detector is
designed to withstand rugged handling on any terrain, but misuse or lack of due attention will
tell in the end. After using your detector in a hostile environment (salt water, sand, etc.) The
exterior parts should be wiped clean with a damp cloth, paying particular attention to the
head and stems, then carefully wipe dry. The search head securing bolt should be
periodically removed and lubricated to prevent seizing.
.DO NOT use solvents or detergents on any part of the detector.
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