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Bounty Hunter Gold Owner's Manual

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If you do not
have prior experience
with a metal detector, we
strongly recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low
setting in the event of false signals.
Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity
level; increase to full sensitivity after you
have become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor
use
only.
electromagnetic energy, which can interfere with the detector. If
conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down
and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as
computers, televisions and microwave ovens. If your detector
beeps erratically, turn off appliances and lights.
Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal,
such as floors and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
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  • Page 1 M E T A L D E T E C T O R OWNER’S MANUAL If you do not have prior experience with a metal detector, we strongly recommend that you: 1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals. Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity level;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ........3 Assembly .

  • Page 3: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Caution: Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on ASSEMBLY camlock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion. Position S-Rod upright. Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the counterclockwise direction. Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ( continued) armrest Armrest Strap (not included) Some users prefer to use a strap when swinging the detector vigorously, in order to hold the detector secure against the arm. The strap may be purchased as an optional accessory. The detector can also be used without the strap with no compromise detector...

  • Page 6: Batteries

    BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing.

  • Page 7: Quick-Start Demo

    QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground.

  • Page 8: The Basics Of Metal Detecting

    4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them up. 5. Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices. Your GOLD metal detector is designed with these things in mind. 1. Ground Minerals All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals can interfere with the signals from metal objects you want to find.

  • Page 9: Size And Depth Of Buried Objects

    THE BASICS ( continued) 4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects The relative depth of an object is displayed at the left of the display as a 1 digit number, 0 to 9 inches. The size of an object can be determined using sweep techniques described later in the manual.

  • Page 10: Operation And Controls

    OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press • The detector always starts up with the DISCRIMINATION feature active. • Motion is required to detect metal. • Sensitivity is at 70% of maximum • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will be detected.

  • Page 11: Menu Selections

    OPERATION and CONTROLS ( cont.) MENU SELECTIONS 1. DISC to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in that category will not be detected.

  • Page 12: Sensitivity

    HOW DEEP WILL IT GO? The Gold Metal Detector will detect a coin-sized object, like a quarter, to a distance of about 9” from the searchcoil. Large metal objects can be detected to a depth of several feet.

  • Page 13: Target Identification

    Smallest-sized gold objects and steel bottle caps MEDIUM TONE Newer pennies (post-1982 are minted from zinc) Larger gold pieces, small brass objects and most bottle screw caps. Foil, pull-tabs, nickels and most recent-vintage non-US coins. HIGH TONE Silver and copper coins, large brass objects...

  • Page 14: Depth And Target Display

    Older pull tabs, which always detached completely from the can, register The detector will register a consistent target here. Many medium size gold ring also identification, upon each sweep of the coil, register here. when a buried target has been located and identified.

  • Page 15: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT Accurate pinpointing takes practice When swinging the coil, be and is best accomplished by careful to keep it level with the “X-ing” the target area. ground about one inch from the surface. Never swing the coil like 1.

  • Page 16: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES ( continued) Swing searchcoil slowly, rather than a silver or copper object. overlapping each sweep as you move If the tone changes at different angles, forward. It is important to sweep the you may have encountered multiple coil at a consistent speed over the objects.

  • Page 17: Headphones

    HEADPHONES ( not included) The detector has a 1/4” headphone jack on the left side of the housing. When the headphone jack is connected, speaker audio is disabled. Using a detector with headphones facilitates detection of the weakest signals and also extends the battery life.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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 20’...

  • Page 19: Code Of Ethics

    Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a For details, visit www.detecting.com FREE DETECTOR. The GOLD 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.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Bounty Hunter ® 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 Pinpointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects.

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