Digging The Target - Minelab Eureka Gold Instruction Manual

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The target could be anywhere along the length of the coil from head to toe.
In order to pinpoint its exact location, it will be necessary for you to turn at
a 90 degree angle and repeat the sweep across the target.
Again take note of the point where the strongest signal is and draw another
imaginary line in the ground. Where the two imaginary lines cross is where
the target is located. Use the side of your boot to mark this location if
necessary.
9.3

Digging the Target

Always remember that when digging, the hole should be kept as small as
possible to keep the size of the hole to a minimum.
Dig carefully as a heavy blow can split a nugget, causing a drop in its
value. All holes dug must be filled in once the target has been recovered.
It is advisable to have some sort of digging tool when searching. Useful
tools are:
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A small hand pick with pointed end and wide blade the other end.
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A small strong digging spade.
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A small knife for grassy areas.
Before digging, clear the surface material and check that the signal is still
there. If there is no longer a signal, then the target must be amongst the
surface material and is possibly trash. If the signal is still there, dig down a
few centimetres. Dig a dish-shaped hole; any sharp edges of soil might
cause a false signal.
If the target is not visible, sweep the coil over the hole. The signal should
become louder so continue to dig. If the signal has gone then the target
should be in the pile you have just dug. If the target is not clearly visible,
you might need to scan the soil which has been dug up, so be sure to pile
the soil carefully while digging.
The target can be located in this soil by the following methods:
a) When digging and locating the target, ensure the Balance control is set
to Fixed.
b) Sweep the coil over the pile of soil to locate the target. Be sure that there
are no targets buried under the soil directly below the pile.
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