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OWNER'S MANUAL
If you do not have prior experience
with a metal detector, we strongly
recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity
to a low setting in the
event of false signals.
Always begin use at a
reduced
increase sensitivity only after you have
become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for
outdoor use only.
appliances emit electromagnetic energy,
which can interfere with the detector. If
conducting an indoor demonstration, turn
the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil
away from appliances such as computers,
televisions and microwave ovens. If
your detector beeps erratically, turn
off appliances and lights.
Also keep the searchcoil away
from objects containing metal,
such as floors and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery
only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
sensitivity
level;
Many household

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL If you do not have prior experience with a metal detector, we strongly recommend that you: 1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals. Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity level; increase sensitivity only after you have become familiar with the detector.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ..........3 Assembly .

  • Page 3: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Armrest The armrest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece armrest. Users with shorter arms may find the armrest more comfortable in the forward position. In order to move the armrest backwards, the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Caution: ASSEMBLY (continued) Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on camlock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion. Position S-Rod upright. Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the counterclockwise direction. Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube.

  • Page 6: Batteries

    BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery.

  • Page 7: Quick-Start Demo

    QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground.

  • Page 8: Basic Of Metal Detecting

    THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find, like pull-tabs.

  • Page 9: Size And Depth Of Buried Objects

    THE BASICS (continued) 4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects The relative depth of an object is displayed at the left of the display as a 1 digit number, 0 to 9 inches. The size of an object can be determined using sweep techniques described later in the manual.

  • Page 10: Operation And Controls

    OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press • The detector always starts up with the DISCRIMINATION feature active. Motion is required to detect metal. • Sensitivity is at 70% of maximum • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will be detected.

  • Page 11: Menu Selections

    OPERATION and CONTROLS (continued) MENU SELECTIONS 1. DISC to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in that category will not be detected.

  • Page 12: Sensitivity

    OPERATION and CONTROLS (continued) NOTCH continued For example, the following settings tell us that: • The nickel, dime, quarter, and 50¢+ categories will detected. • All other categories of targets (iron, foil, alum, and zinc) will menu not be detected. 3.

  • Page 13: Target Identification

    TARGET IDENTIFICATION Targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows: 1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals 2. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it. AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION: Tones identify targets as follows: LOW TONE Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, like nails and tin cans.

  • Page 14: Depth And Target Display

    DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY ALUM: Older pull-tabs, which always detached Please refer to the display on your detector and reference the TARGET-ID categories completely from the can, register here. Many below applicable to your model (not all medium size gold ring also register here. detectors include all of these categories).

  • Page 15: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT Accurate pinpointing takes practice When swinging the coil, be careful and is best accomplished by “X-ing” to keep it level with the ground the target area. about one inch from the surface. Never swing the coil like a 1.
  • Page 16 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued) Swing searchcoil slowly, If the tone changes at different overlapping each sweep as you move angles, you may have encountered forward. It is important to sweep the multiple objects. If you are new to the coil at a consistent speed over the hobby, you may want to dig all targets ground as you search.

  • Page 17: Headphones

    HEADPHONE JACKS The detector has a 1/4” headphone jack on the left side of the housing. When the headphone jack is connected, speaker audio is disabled. USING HEADPHONES Using a detector with headphones facilitates detection of the weakest signals and also extends the battery life. It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly, particularly if searching in a noisy location.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’...

  • Page 19: Code Of Ethics

    TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS: • Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage. •...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    – Stereo Headphones ® Use with Teknetics metal detectors with true stereo. Utilizes 1/4-inch stereo plug. Compatible with all Teknetics models with 1/4-inch & ® 1/8-inch jacks. – HEADT Pinpointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator and vibrator.

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