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Tesoro SILVER µMax Operator's Instruction Manual

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SILVER µMax OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Tesoro Silver µMAX metal detector is part of a new series of detectors designed to
provide you with many happy hours of enjoyment in the most rewarding hobby I can think of—
treasure hunting. Ahead of you lie fascinating and exciting experiences as you step into the
past—uncovering artifacts lost by past generations, or as you take pleasure in the great outdoors
with family and friends searching for precious metals. I wish we could share these experiences
with you, and all of us at Tesoro wish you the best of success.
Your Tesoro detector is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range of treasure hunting
situations. As with any other metal detector, familiarity with this instrument is probably the
limiting factor in determining how successful you can be. I recommend that you read this manual
and fully understand how to operate this detector before attempting to use it in the field. As you
become more familiar with your detector through practice, your rate of success will increase
dramatically.
The Silver µMAX is a precision electronic instrument that will last for years if properly cared
for. Treat it right and it won't let you down.
Good Hunting! Jack Gifford
GETTING STARTED - UNPACKING THE BOX
Your Silver µMax was shipped with these parts:
1 Upper Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, including upper pole stem with handle grip, padded arm bracket and control
housing.

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  • Page 1 SILVER µMax OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Tesoro Silver µMAX metal detector is part of a new series of detectors designed to provide you with many happy hours of enjoyment in the most rewarding hobby I can think of—...

  • Page 2: Installing The Battery

    1 Operator Instruction Manual 1 Tesoro Warranty Card If any of these items are missing, contact the Tesoro Authorized Dealer where you purchased your detector immediately. Assembly of the Silver µMax is simple and requires no special tools. Just install the battery, mount the searchcoil on the lower pole assembly, connect the pole assemblies together, wrap the excess cable around the pole and plug the cable into the control housing.

  • Page 3: Assembling Your Detector

    To install or replace the battery, first make sure the SENSITIVITY control is set to POWER OFF—turned completely counterclockwise past the “click.” Remove the battery door from the back of the control housing. Do this by pressing your thumb firmly on the louvered square—at the bottom of the battery door—and sliding the battery door upward in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 4 3. Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and pole tip—entering from the side opposite the cable connection. 4. Install the thumb nut on the mounting screw and tighten by hand. Note: Do not overtighten the thumb nut. It should be snug but not too difficult to loosen up.

  • Page 5: Adjusting The Pole & Searchcoil

    (Above photos are shown using the Eldorado model; however, assembly procedures are the same for the Silver µMax.) ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCHCOIL The pole length should be adjusted so that the detector does not become uncomfortable or tiring after long periods of use. The detector grip should rest in your hand with your arm relaxed, your elbow straight but not locked, and with the pole extending out in front of you at the approximate angle shown in the photo.
  • Page 6 The Quickstart is designed to teach you how to use your new Silver µMax. It provides a quick and easy means of learning your detector and the concepts behind all of the functions. You will need the following items: 1. Your fully assembled Silver µMax. 2.
  • Page 7 The Silver µMax uses two channels or sets of circuits for all of its detecting modes. The two channels are amplified, processed and compared before the detector can make the appropriate response. In the ALL METAL Mode, the detector compares the signals and discriminates out most of the noise from changes in the ground mineralization.

  • Page 8: Operating Techniques - Field Use

    We are now ready to discriminate targets from each other. We will start with the DISCRIMINATE LEVEL at MIN and the MODE switch in the center or DISC position. Please notice that the DISCRIMINATE LEVEL knob has words that correspond to the items that are discriminated out.
  • Page 9 Silver µMax was designed to get maximum depth without the frantic pace required of earlier motion detectors, so go at a pace that is comfortable for you. In fact, trying to hunt too fast may even cause a loss of depth in heavily mineralized locations. Regardless of which mode you are using, try to keep your searchcoil height constant and close to the ground.

  • Page 10: Recommended Recovery Methods

    reject pull tabs on any metal detector that is a TR Discriminator like the Silver µMax. If you don’t dig any junk at all, you are surely passing up a lot of good finds as well. Set the DISC LEVEL only high enough to suit the conditions where you are searching. If there is any doubt whether a target is good or not, dig it.

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Tesoro metal detectors and genuine Tesoro accessories are sold only through independent Tesoro Authorized Dealers, who are almost always metal detectorists themselves. They can answer your...
  • Page 12 No one searchcoil is better than all the rest. Several optional interchangeable searchcoils are available for the Silver. They are all easy to mount and require no special tools. See the following list of these searchcoils with the Tesoro part # and description.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Most metal detectorists prefer to use headphones instead of the detector's built-in speaker. Headphones help block out background noise (such as wind) and make it easier to hear faint signals. Headphones with a built-in volume control will allow you to adjust the sound volume to your preference.

  • Page 14: Warranty & Service

    WARRANTY SERVICE Your Tesoro metal detector is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, the terms of which are listed below. If your metal detector should require service, you may return it to the Tesoro factory at the address below.

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