Care And Use - Tesoro VAQUERO Operator's Instruction Manual

practice area is often called a "test garden" or "test bed" and is one of the best tools to help you
develop your metal detecting skills.
RECOMMENDED RECOVERY METHODS

CARE AND USE

Basic Care
The Vaquero is a sturdy instrument, but it is not designed to withstand abuse. In caring for your
Vaquero there are several important "DO NOTs" to remember. DO NOT use it to pry rocks
loose or to beat bushes out of the way. DO NOT drop the machine into water. DO NOT use it
unprotected in the rain. DO NOT leave it exposed at night where dew could form on it. DO NOT
store it in places that could get extremely hot (next to a woodstove, in an attic). DO NOT leave it
in the trunk of a car or in the back of a hatchback-style car where high temperatures could build
up. DO NOT store it with the battery installed as batteries may leak. DO NOT spray lubricants
such as WD-40, or any type of cleaners, solvents, sealants or other chemicals into or onto the
electronic parts, switches or controls. And finally, DO NOT attempt to modify or repair the
detector's electronics as this will void your detector's warranty.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM AN
ACCIDENT, NEGLECT OR ABUSE.
Protecting Your Investment
Often detectorists are disappointed when their new detector slowly becomes less and less
responsive and seems to have lost some of its original peak performance. You can help avoid this
from happening to your detector by following these basic care and protection guidelines:
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Operate your detector exactly as recommended in this Operator Instruction Manual.
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Use only high-quality alkaline batteries of the correct voltage. Never substitute a different
voltage. When using a Ni-Cad battery, always use a separate convertible pack with the
proper voltage output for the detector's design.
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Remove the battery from the detector after each use. This will prevent damage to the
detector if the battery leaks.
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The searchcoil cable is hard-wired to the searchcoil and protected by a strain relief.
Inspect the strain relief frequently to make sure it is firmly attached and intact.
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Keep cables properly wound around the pole stems and protect them during use. Floppy,
pinched, or cables that become snagged during use may short, causing erratic noises or
unnecessary replacement of the searchcoil.