Bounty Hunter Challenger, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...n the sensitivity down and keep the search coil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens If your detector beeps erratically turn off appliances and lights Do not test by placing coins on the floor Most floors contain metal Keep the searchcoil away from floors walls and tables which can contain metal 3 Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries ...

Page 2: ...o 7 Basic Operation 8 9 Sensitivity Adjustment 8 All Metal 9 Discrimination 9 Tone Mode Audio Responses 9 In The Field Techniques 10 11 Headphones 11 Troubleshooting 12 Care and Maintenance 13 Metal Detecting Applications 14 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 15 Warranty 15 Accessories Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...p Discriminate Control Headphone Jack Sensitivity Control Upper Stem S Rod Hande System Padded Armrest Interchangeable Coil System 8 Waterproof Searchcoil Comfort Hand grip Discriminate Control Headphone Jack Sensitivity Control Upper Stem S Rod Hande System Padded Armrest Control Housing ...

Page 4: ...or precious metals IRON Iron is a common low grade metal that is an undesirable target in certain metal detecting applications Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans pipes bolts and nails Sometimes the desired target is made of iron Property markers for instance contain iron Valuable relics can also be composed of iron cannon balls old armaments and parts of old structures and vehicles ...

Page 5: ... the cable to let you adjust the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground Then tighten the knob at the end of the search coil Note To adjust the coil simply loosen the knob 4 Insert the coil s plug into the matching connector on the control housing Be sure the holes and pins line up correctly Caution Do not force the plug in Excess force will cause damage To disconnect the cable pull out the plu...

Page 6: ...partment The battery compartment is a tight fit Insert one battery with the terminals facing down and the second battery with the terminals facing outward See illustration 3 Replace the compartment door by first inserting the hinge on the side opposite of the release clip 4 Then press down firmly on the clip side until the battery door snaps into place First Battery Second Battery First Battery te...

Page 7: ...NGLE TONE d Sweep the nail back and forth over the search coil While sweeping click the Discriminate Control right knob on Turn the Discriminate Control until the nail is no longer detected You have discriminated out the nail e Now pass the nickel with the Discriminate control in the 1 00 or 2 00 position NOTICE the LOW TONE f Pass the Quarter NOTICE the HIGH TONE g Pass all of the objects while m...

Page 8: ...wering the unit on turn the left knob SENSITIVITY 90 clockwise If the detector chatters or emits erratic sounds reduce the sensitivity by turning the knob to the left The detector will work well at the 2 00 or 3 00 position This adjustment is necessary due to possible electromagnetic interference Household appliances lighting fixtures outdoor power lines overhead and buried all emit electromagneti...

Page 9: ... made of iron You must be in the ALL METAL mode to detect iron Maximum depth detection is achieved in the ALL METAL mode DISCRIMINATION Click the Discriminate Control right Knob on to enter the DISCRIMINATION mode Discrimination is the elimination of certain metals from detection and the classification of targeted metals using audio feedback See chart below As the chart illustrates iron and steel ...

Page 10: ...SPONSE Only dig up targets that induce repeatable tones Each time you pass the search coil over a possible target you should hear the same tone If the tone does not repeat on each pass varies in tone or varies in location then the target is usually not of value Inconsistent tones are evidence of high oxidation rusted metal or irregularly shaped trash items Note however that multiple tones may be e...

Page 11: ... beep occurs 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep occurs IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES continued HEADPHONES Using headphones not supplied with your metal detector makes it easier to identify subtle changes in the threshold levels for better detection results and also reduces drain on the batteries Connecting headphone temporarily disco...

Page 12: ...atable signals Environmental Reduce sensitivity electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease Constant low tone Discharged batteries Replace batteries or constant repeating tones Wrong type of Use only 9V batteries alkaline batteries No power no Dead batteries Replace batteries sounds Batteries connected improperly Cord not connected Check connections securely Not moving coil Sweep sear...

Page 13: ...n normal temperature envi ronments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Wipe the metal detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the metal detector The coil is waterproof and may be submerged into either fresh or salt water Be careful to preve...

Page 14: ...move the coil very slowly over the buried target at differing angles You can sometimes achieve a double beep as the search coil passes over two sides of the ring Necklaces can be very difficult to detect Silver rings will induce a high tone Highly oxidized trash items can also induce high tones RELIC HUNTING A relic is a historical object sometimes of great value Relics are often made of iron or b...

Page 15: ...ginal user 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 Bounty Hunter 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 FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS LLC 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright 201...

Page 16: ...Made of strong plastic SAND SCOOPBH Replacement Accessory Searchcoils 10 Magnum Coil 10COIL 69 95 7 Replacement Standard Coil 7COIL VLF 49 95 4 Gold Nugget Coil 4COIL 39 95 Searchcoil Covers Protect your coil from abrasion and damage 10 Searchcoil Cover 10COVER 19 99 7X3 4 Searchcoil Cover 7X3 4COVER 19 99 4 Searchcoil Cover 4COVER 14 99 9 Heavy Duty Digging Tool 10 95 Metal blade with comfortable...

Page 17: ...la sensibilité vers le bas et éloignez la bobine exploratrice des appareils comme les ordinateurs les téléviseurs et les fours à micro ondes Si votre détecteur émet un bip de manière irrégulière éteignez les appareils et les lumières Ne procédez pas au test en jetant des pièces sur le sol La plupart des sols contiennent des métaux Eloignez la bobine exploratrice des sols murs et tables susceptible...

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Page 19: ...Control Upper Stem S Rod Hande System Padded Armrest Control Housing 3 Système de bobine interchangeable Sortie casque Système de manipulation en forme de S Support du détecteur Bobine de 8 résistante à l épreuvedel eau Poignée de confort Accoudoir rembourré Contrôle de la discrimination Commande par variation de la sensibilité Logement de commande ...

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Page 21: ... exploratrice Remarque Pour ajuster la bobine desserrez simplement le bouton 4 Insérez la fiche de la bobine dans le connecteur correspondant qui se trouve au dessus du logement de commande Veillez à ce que les trous et les goujons soient bien alignés Attention Ne forcez pas l entrée de la fiche L utilisation d une force excessive endommagera votre appareil Pour débrancher le câble sortez la fiche...

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Page 23: ...NIQUE d Explorez le clou dans un mouvement de va et vient au dessus de la bobine exploratrice Pendant la fouille cliquez sur Discriminate Control bouton droit Tournez ce bouton jusqu à ce que le clou ne soit plus détecté Vous avez procédé à une discrimination du clou e À présent passez sur le nickel avec le bouton Discriminate control à la position 1 00 ou 2 00 REMARQUEZ le FAIBLE BRUIT f Passez s...

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Page 25: ...r la Chasse aux reliques De nombreuses reliques sont toutes de fer faites Vous devez être en mode TOUS LES MÉTAUX pour détecter le fer La détection de la profondeur maximale se fait en mode TOUS LES MÉTAUX MODE DISCRIMINATION Cliquez sur Discriminate Control bouton droit pour passer en mode DISCRIMINATION La discrimination consiste à éliminer certains métaux de la détection et à classifier les mét...

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Page 27: ...bobine directement vers l avant et directement vers l arrière deux fois 5 Remarquez à nouveau l endroit du sol d où le bip provient 6 Si nécessaire marquez du signe X à différents angles afin de vous concentrer sur l endroit du sol d où le bip provient TECHNIQUES SUR LE CHAMP suite ECOUTEURS L usage d écouteurs pas inclus améliore la durée de la pile et empêche les sons embêtants de spectateurs Au...

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Page 29: ...ents dont la température est normale Les extrêmes de température peuvent abréger la vie des appareils électroniques et déformer ainsi ou faire fondre les pièces plastiques Parfois nettoyez le détecteur de métaux avec un tissu imbibé d eau afin de le rénover N utilisez pas de produits chimiques forts ni de solvants de nettoyage encore moins des détergents forts pour nettoyer le détecteur de métaux ...

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Page 31: ...normales pendant une période de 5 ans à compter de la date d achat du premier utilisateur La responsabilité est dans tous les cas limitée et ne devra pas dépasser le prix d achat La responsabilité dans cette garantie est limitée au remplacement ou à la réparation à notre option de tout détecteur de métaux Bounty Hunter retourné frais d expédition versés à l avance au bénéfice de First Texas Produc...

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