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Use 9-volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Do not use
"Heavy Duty" batteries.
Do not use
ordinary "Zinc Carbon" batteries.

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  • Page 1 Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Do not use ordinary “Zinc Carbon” batteries.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ......3 Installing Batteries ....4 Assembly .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION To get the most enjoyment from your Metal Detector, we suggest you do the following: 1. Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. • Do not use Heavy Duty batteries. • Do not use ordinary Zinc-Carbon Batteries. 2. Make sure the right knob is clicked on (i.e. not in battery-test position).

  • Page 4: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only! 1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the top of the control housing. 2. Pull out the two battery connectors. 3. Snap on two 9-volt ALKALINE batteries. Do not use Heavy Duty or ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries. 4.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Assembly...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Demo

    Quick-Start Demo Try this quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your metal detector: I. Supplies Needed a. A nail b. A zinc penny (pennies dated after 1982 are made of zinc) c. A quarter II. Position Your Detector Keep the detector away from floors, walls, and metal objects.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Length

    Adjusting Length Loosen the tube Locking Collar 1/4 turn: Extend tube assembly: 1. Grasp the top tube with one hand. 2. Grasp the searchcoil with the other hand. 3. Pull two sections apart to slide the bottom tube out of the top tube.

  • Page 8: Battery Test

    Battery Test Click the right knob fully counterclockwise (all the way to the left), in order to test the batteries. If the batteries are good, the needle will move to the right and enter the green zone on the indicator label. If the needle does not enter the green zone, replace the batteries.

  • Page 9: Sensitivity & Target Elimination

    Sensitivity and Target Elimination Adjusting Sensitivity The left knob clicks on to power the detector on. After turning on, the left knob is used to control the detector’s sensitivity level. In the 100% clockwise position, the detector is at maximum sensitivity. At this level, the detector will detect a coin-sized object, like a quarter, up to 5”...

  • Page 10: Operation In The Field

    Operation in the Field Sweep the searchcoil from side to side, in slow, overlapping motions. Keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground. Keep searchcoil 1/2” off the ground and try not to make contact with the ground. Try not to lift the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps. This may be difficult for younger children, but the closer the searchcoil is to the ground throughout the sweep, the more likely you are to find buried metal objects.

  • Page 11: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products, LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 12 ACCESSORIES Bounty Hunter Padded Carry Bag ® Rugged double stitched construction. Includes handy exterior pocket for extra batteries or small accessories. CBAG-W Bounty Hunter ® Pouch & Digger Combo – Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. TP-KIT-W Pin Pointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects.

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