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Summary of Contents for Clarke MD1000
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Page 1: Metal Detector
METAL DETECTOR MODEL NO: MD1000 PART NO: 4501200 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 05/08... -
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 Headphones socket Battery compartment Handle 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 View meter and pointer Shows the probable type of metal being detected Discrimination Allows you to adjust the detectors ability to distinguish between different types of metal Control switch Select from Operate and Battery Test Tuning Allows you to tune the detector Volume... -
Page 6: Assembling The Metal Detector
PREPARATION ASSEMBLING THE METAL DETECTOR Assembling your detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these steps. 1. Loosen the search coil adjustment search coil adjustment nut. nut. 2. Adjust the search coil to the desired angle. • The search coil should be parallel with the ground. -
Page 7: Using Headphones
USING HEADPHONES 1. Insert your headphones into the headphone socket on the control housing. Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the loudspeaker. Headphones also give slightly more sensitivity as they reduce external noise. CAUTION: SET THE VOLUME TO THE LOWEST LEVEL BEFORE PUTTING ON THE HEADPHONES. -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
INSTALLING BATTERIES Your detector requires 6 x AA 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. •... -
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. HOW TO TURN THE DETECTOR ON OR OFF 1. -
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 more selective to what it finds. ADJUSTING DISCRIMINATION Discrimination is the detectors ability to differentiate between different types of metal (ferrous or non-ferrous). You can set the discrimination to ‘MIN’... -
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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