Table Of COnTenTs
About Your Gold Bug™-2 ......................................................... pg. 3-5
Setting Up ................................................................................. pg. 6-7
Hip-Mounting ............................................................................ pg. 7-8
Control Panel .......................................................................... pg. 8-10
Mode and Mineralization Switches ....................................... pg. 10-11
Mode and Mineralization Switch Selection ........................... pg. 12-13
Turn On Procedure .................................................................... pg. 14
Ground Reject Procedure ..................................................... pg. 15-16
Searching ............................................................................. pg. 17-19
Pinpointing ............................................................................ pg. 19-20
Target Recovery ................................................................... pg. 20-22
False Signals ........................................................................ pg. 23-24
Operating Tips ........................................................................... pg. 25
Coin Shooting, Beach and Relic Hunting .................................. pg. 26
Battery Replacement ............................................................ pg. 26-27
Maintenance .............................................................................. pg. 27
Using Headphones .................................................................... pg. 28
Treasure Hunters’ Code of Ethics .............................................. pg. 28
Where to Use Your Gold Bug™-2 in the U.S. ............................ pg. 29
Specifications ....................................................................... pg. 30-31
Warranty ............................................................................. back cover
31
notes:
1.
Approximate.
2.
Voltage Controlled Oscillator. Volume and frequency increase as target
is approached.
3.
The Gold Bug™-2 is a “motion” detector. The searchcoil must be moving
at least slightly to detect a target.
4.
Electro-Static Insulated to eliminate certain types of false signals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fisher
®
Research Laboratory does not warrant suitability to specific use. Fisher
®
Research
Laboratory shall in no event be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential or indirect
damages.
Shielding ................100% ESI Coverage
4
Interchangeable ...................................Yes
Waterproof ...........................................Yes
Cable Length ................................... 7 feet
Handle-Mount / Hip-Mount Convertible ...........................................Yes
Built-in Armrest and Detector Stand ................................................Yes
Batteries ............................Type ................................(2) 9V Transistor
Life-Carbon Zinc ..................10-20 hours
1
Life-Alkaline .........................25-35 hours
1
NiCads ...................................5-10 hours
1
