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DETECTION HINTS
No detector is 100% accurate. Various conditions influence metal detection. The
detector’s reaction depends on a number of things:
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The angle at which the object rests in the ground.
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The depth of the object.
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The amount of iron in the object.
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The size of the object.
PINPOINTING A TARGET
Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice, and we suggest you practise finding and
digging up small metal objects on your own property before you search other
locations.
Follow these steps to pinpoint a target.
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Sometimes, targets are difficult to locate accurately due to the sweep
direction. Try changing your sweep direction to pinpoint a target.
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When the detector detects a buried target, continue sweeping the search coil
over the target in a narrowing side-to-side motion. Remember the exact spot
on the ground where the detector beeps.
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Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground. Then move the
search coil straight forward away from you and straight back toward you a
couple of times. Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where
the detector beeps.
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Repeat Steps 1-2 at a right angle to the original search line, making an “
×
”
pattern.
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The target should be directly below the “
×
” at the point of the loudest
response.
Notes:
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If there is so much buried rubbish that you get false signals, slow your sweep
speed and use shorter sweeps.
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Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for a long
period of time because of oxidation.
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Some nails, nuts, bolts, and other iron objects (such as old bottle caps) can
sometimes turn completely to rust and create a “halo” effect. A halo effect is
caused by a mixture of natural elements in the ground and the oxidation
created by different metals. Because of the metal mixtures, target signals
might not be in a “fixed” position. This effect makes these objects very hard to
detect accurately.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Keep the metal detector dry. If it gets wet dry it immediately. The search coil is
protected against the ingress of water. If used in salt water, rinse with tap water
before drying. Do not let water get into the control box.
