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PINPOINTING
Accurate pinpoint location of a detected object takes practice and is best
accomplished by “X-ing” the suspected target area.
1) Once a buried target is indicated by a good tone response, continue
sweeping over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern.
2) Take visual note of the place on the ground where the
“beep” happens as the coil is slowly moved from side to side.
3) Stop the coil at this spot. Now move the coil straight forward and straight
back toward you a couple of times. Again, make a visual note of where the
tone occurs.
REMEMBER: The detector will beep just as the center of the search coil passes over
a small buried target. If you have difficulty pinpointing very strong signals try lifting
the coil higher from the ground until a weaker, but more definite signal is heard. For
very weak signals try moving the coil in short quick sweeps closer to the ground.
Figure 15
Note:
The detector is normally silent during operation until the search coil passes
over a metallic object.
WATER RESISTANCE
The PROSPECTOR V’s search coil is water resistant for use in shallow water
or in wet and muddy areas. However the control box must be kept dry. After
use in salt water, rinse the search coil and stem in fresh water.
TIP: If your metal detector fails to operate, first check the batteries’ strength
and installation. You might also turn the power switch on and off a few times.
WHERE TO USE YOUR DETECTOR
Your PROSPECTOR V metal detector is a very versatile instrument. It can be used
to search for lost coins, jewelry or other metal items. It is also useful for hunting for
historic relics.
