Tesoro LOBO SUPER TRAQ Operator's Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Tesoro Manuals
  4. Metal Detector
  5. LOBO SUPER TRAQ
  6. Operator's instruction manual

Tesoro LOBO SUPER TRAQ Operator's Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Tesoro LOBO SuperTRAQ Metal Detector is designed to provide you with many happy hours
of gold nugget prospecting and metal detecting. Ahead of you lie fascinating and exciting experiences as
you take pleasure in the great outdoors searching for the most beautiful of all precious metals. I wish we
could share these experiences with you, and all of us at Tesoro wish you the best of success. Your LOBO
SuperTRAQ is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range of gold prospecting and metal detecting
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 understand
fully how to operate this metal detector before attempting to use it in the field. As you become more
familiar with your metal detector through practice, your rate of success will increase dramatically. The
LOBO SuperTRAQ is a precision electronic instrument that will last for years if properly cared for. Treat
it right and it won't let you down.
INTRODUCTION
To be successful in gold nugget prospecting with a detector you must:
Use a high-performance metal detector designed specifically for gold prospecting.
Learn how to use your metal detector properly.
Search where there is gold to be found.
Be persistent.
The LOBO SuperTRAQ metal detector is designed for gold prospecting. It will find both large and small
gold nuggets. It will find nuggets smaller than a BB under good conditions. It will not find gold dust.
Because the LOBO SuperTRAQ is sensitive to all kinds of metals and has Discrimination circuitry, it is
also an excellent machine for finding all types of buried metal objects such as coins, relics, jewelry, etc.
This OPERATOR Instruction Manual is designed to help you learn to operate the detector properly for
maximum performance in various search conditions. Complete instructions on how to properly operate
the LOBO SuperTRAQ are found in the two main sections: PART 1 - GETTING STARTED and PART
2 - OPERATING TECHNIQUES.
If you are new to electronic gold prospecting and operating metal detectors, we highly recommend
reading and following the entire GETTING STARTED section to develop the "feel" of your detector.
Then, study and practice the OPERATING TECHNIQUES section to get the best performance from your
detector.
If you are an experienced detectorist and are familiar with the concepts of metal detecting, you may want
to go directly to the Operating Techniques section. Whatever your prior detecting experience is, the more
skilled you become at operating this detector, the more rewarding your results will be.
1 sur 18
LOBO SUPER TRAQ
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm
Good Hunting! Jack Gifford
21/06/2007 14:36

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the LOBO SUPER TRAQ and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Tesoro LOBO SUPER TRAQ

Summary of Contents for Tesoro LOBO SUPER TRAQ

  • Page 1 I wish we could share these experiences with you, and all of us at Tesoro wish you the best of success. Your LOBO SuperTRAQ is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range of gold prospecting and metal detecting situations.

  • Page 2: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The LOBO SuperTRAQ features Tesoro's latest electronic innovations including the SuperTRAQ Computerized Ground Mineral Tracking System. State-of-the-art circuitry and advanced design make the LOBO SuperTRAQ one of the finest gold nugget metal detectors available. Expanded Discrimination circuitry lets the LOBO SuperTRAQ double as a high-performance coin and relic hunting detector as well.

  • Page 3: Installing The Batteries

    Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm 1 Operator Instruction Manual If any of these items are missing, contact the Tesoro Authorized Dealer where you purchased your detector immediately. Assembly of the Lobo SuperTRAQ is simple and requires no special tools. Just install the batteries, mount the searchcoil on the lower pole assembly, connect the three pole assemblies, wrap the excess cable around the pole and plug the cable into the control housing.

  • Page 4: Adjusting The Pole & Searchcoil

    Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm and align the holes of the pole tip and washers with those of the mounting ears. Note: The pole tip should fit very snugly into the mounting ears. Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and pole tip—entering from the side opposite the cable...

  • Page 5: Quickstart - Self-Guided Tutorial

    Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm not locked, with the pole extending out in front of you at the approximate angle shown in the photo. You should be able to swing the detector back and forth in front of you—using relaxed shoulder movement—while keeping the searchcoil as close to the ground as possible.
  • Page 6 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm THRESHOLD control set to OFF Mode switch set to DISC Ground selection switch set to NORMAL SOIL SENSITIVITY control set to min DISC LEVEL control set to min Step 1 - Perform an Audio Battery Test Turn the THRESHOLD control just past OFF You will hear the battery test tone for a few seconds as the batteries are automatically tested.
  • Page 7 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm Hold the quarter in your fingertips and move the quarter from side to side about 12 inches in front of the searchcoil. Gradually move the quarter closer to the searchcoil—as you continue to move it from side to side—until you hear the threshold sound increase.
  • Page 8 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm There are 2 parts in Step 5: Identify the Target Response Use Discrimination Flip the MODE switch to DISC Leave the DISC LEVEL control set to min Note: In Discriminate Mode, you will not hear the continuous threshold sound of the All Metal Mode.

  • Page 9: Operating Techniques - Controls

    But first a word about air tests. The air tests in the QuickStart are of limited value. Metal detectors perform differently in air tests than when actually used “in the field.” Tesoro detectors are specifically designed to deliver the best performance in the field.
  • Page 10 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm THRESHOLD On/Off Threshold Level Control This rotary knob control has three functions: Turns the detector ON and OFF Activates the automatic Audio Battery Test Adjusts the Threshold Level Turning the THRESHOLD knob counterclockwise completely until it “clicks” into the OFF position turns the detector off by disconnecting the batteries from the circuit.

  • Page 11: Disc Level

    10 is the normal range. This range corresponds with the normal Sensitivity on standard detectors. Turning the SENSITIVITY knob past 10 into the orange area puts the Sensitivity into the MAXBoost range found only on Tesoro detectors. In lightly to moderately mineralized ground, you can usually set the SENSITIVITY knob to 10 (normal maximum).
  • Page 12 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm can be a procedure which may need to be done every few feet. Fortunately, the LOBO SuperTRAQ has a micro controller based Ground Tracking feature which essentially eliminates this tiresome procedure. The LOBO SuperTRAQ's procedure is very simple and takes only a few seconds to do. It should be done each time you use the detector, no matter which mode of operation you plan to use.
  • Page 13 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm Sensitivity Control level. Reducing the Sensitivity Control level in order to gain stability will not cause an enormous loss of depth. It will give a better ability to see small targets, effectively yielding better depth.

  • Page 14: Recommended Recovery Methods

    Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm Since most of the really tiny nuggets look just like the rocks and other pieces of soil they are found in, they can be very difficult to locate. Also most of your targets will not be gold, they will be junk, such as nails, tacks, iron, pulltabs, etc.

  • Page 15: General Information - Care And Use

    Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm METHOD 2 - “PLUGGING” Used only where allowed in natural wooded areas and very moist lawn areas. Plugging in hard dry ground can damage grass roots leaving yellow “dead spots” in time. After pinpointing the target, use a six-inch sturdy hunting knife to cut three sides of a four-inch cube around the target center (Figure 2A).

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Above all, always fill your holes when you have recovered the target. TESORO Metal Detectors are sold through independent dealers, who are almost always treasure hunters themselves. They can provide you with much needed information about how to use your detector, how to probe, plug and dig in your locale, and answer most of your questions about treasure hunting in general.

  • Page 17: 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. WARRANTY DESCRIPTION This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 18 Lobo SuperTraq Operator Instruction Manual http://tesoro.com/LoboSuperTraq_Manual.htm Tesoro Electronics, Inc. 715 White Spar Road Prescott, AZ 86303 USA 1-928-771-2646 18 sur 18 21/06/2007 14:36...

Table of Contents