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OWNER’S M NU L Your Lone Star Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. THE LONE ST R H S TWO TYPES OF OPER TING MODES: 1.
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INTRODUCTION The Lone Star is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose detecting. Before using your Lone Star, it is important to read these instructions. This manual's description of detection...
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E SY SSEMBLY Knurled Bolt Assembling your Lone Star Metal Knob Detector is easy and requires no tools. Just follow these steps: Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem. Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem and slide the lower stem into the upper stem.
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It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned off. The flashing indicator tells you that your batteries are in good condition. IMPORT NT: Your Lone Star metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries. Follow these steps to install the batteries. Carefully remove the battery...
LONE ST R DEMONSTR TION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Lone Star. I. Supplies Needed • A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982) • A dime (10¢) • A nickel (5¢) •...
B SIC OPER TION TURNING ON YOUR DETECTOR Turn the left knob (SENSITIVITY) to the right. As the knob clicks to the "On" position, the detector sounds three tones, the LCD arrows appear momentarily, and the unit pre-sets to the ALL METAL mode of operation. SET THE MODE 1.
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LCD T RGET DISPL Y Please refer to the display on your historic iron relic. detector and reference the TARGET FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gum I.D. categories below applicable to wrapper, will register as foil. A small your model (not all detectors broken piece of pull tab may also include all of these categories).
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SENSITIVITY DJUSTMENT dimmer switches, also turn these off; dimmer switches can produce lots of EMI. If your detector chatters with the SENSITIVITY knob in the 100% clockwise position, reduce sensitivity until the chatter stops (usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position). If you suspect the presence of deeper targets underneath a shallower target, reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate...
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MODES OF OPER TION LL MET L MODE: The DISCRIMINATION mode is a fixed-start-point system. As you turn the knob to the right, more objects are progressively eliminated, including the items left. DISCRIMINATION for coin-shooting and detecting in trashy areas. ALL METAL TOUCHPAD There are two ways to enter the If you encounter certain bothersome...
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Depending on the operating mode PULL T BS: and Disc/Notch control setting, the Pull tabs are the most bothersome Lone Star emits three distinct tones trash items for detectorist. Most will which classify metal objects into induce a medium tone. Most will be categories.
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT When swinging the coil, be Accurate pinpointing takes practice careful to keep it level with the and is best accomplished by ground about one inch from the “X-ing” the target area. surface. Never swing the coil like a pendulum.
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Make sure you The Lone Star is a very sensitive keep your search coil approximately 1 and deep-seeking detector. It will inch above the ground as you search.
MET L DETECTING PPLIC TIONS COINSHOOTING: The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Beware that highly oxidized steel may also be detected. 1) Press DISC touch pad. Control settings required.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 30’...
Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a For details, visit www.detecting.com FREE DETECTOR. The Lone Star metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original owner.
Pouch & Digger Combo Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. – TP-KIT-W Stereo Headphones Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor, 4’ cable. – HEAD-W Pin Pointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects.
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