Adjusting The Detector For; Adjusting The Detector For Comfortable Detecting - Minelab GPX-4000 Quick Start Manual

16 Adjusting the Detector
for Comfortable Detecting
For comfortable, long term Holding the Detector:
detecting, it is important Thread your arm through the armrest and strap.
that you take the time Grasp the handle of the detector and rest your
to adjust the detector forearm in the armrest.
correctly.
Adjusting the Position of the Handle:
Your elbow should sit just above the back of the
armrest and you should comfortably grip the handle.
Slide the handle into position. Using a screwdriver,
tighten the two screws to hold the handle onto the
shaft. Adjust the strap on the handle for your own
comfort.
Adjusting the Length of the Lower Shaft:
The correct length of the lower shaft should allow
you to swing the coil in front of your body without
any uncomfortable stretching or stooping.
If the coil is too far from your body it will be difficult
to balance and manoeuvre while detecting.
If the coil is too close to your body it may detect your
pick, the battery or any other metal which you are
carrying, causing confusing sounds.
Rotate the twistlocks of the shafts counter-clockwise
to ensure that they are loosened.
Compress the spring pins of the shafts and move
them up or down to suit. Once all shafts are clipped
into position, rotate twistlocks clockwise onto the
shafts until they are firmly clamped.
Adjusting the Battery Harness:
A comfortable fitting of the battery harness will
ensure the longest detecting session possible,
without fatigue.
Caution: Some operators Ideally, the battery should be placed on your back so
may find it more that it counter-balances the weight of the detector.
comfortable to fit the You should be able to reach the switches of the
battery around the waist. detector without putting excess strain on the bungy
This is fine, but just make cord.
sure that the detector isn't
Pull the straps outwards and downwards to tighten.
producing a signal from the
Push the straps back through the buckle to loosen.
battery. If using a large coil,
have the battery as high up
on your back as practical
Adjusting the Bungy Cord Clamp
and comfortable to avoid
(Bow Knuckle):
any unwanted interference.
The correct position of the bungy cord clamp (bow
knuckle) along the shaft can help take the weight of
the coil.
Loosen the clamp screw so it can slide along
the shaft. Slide it to a position that feels most
comfortable for you.
You may need to change the length of the bungy cord
or the position of the bungy cord clamp when you
change coils or detect on sloping ground.
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