Pinpointing a target
Accurately pinpointing a target makes finding the item easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice so we suggest you practice finding and
digging up small metal objects on your own property before you search other
locations. Sometimes, targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the sweep
direction. Try changing your sweep direction to pinpoint a target.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PINPOINT A TARGET.
1. When the detector detects a buried target, continue sweeping the search coil
over the target in narrowing side-to-side sweep motion. Make a visual note of
the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps.
2. Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the
ground. Then move the search coil straight
forward away from you and straight back
towards you a couple of times. Make a visual
note of the exact spot on the ground where the
detector beeps.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 at a right angle to the original
search line, making an “X” pattern. The target
should be directly below the “X” at the point of
the loudest response.
NOTE:
• In areas where you get false signals, slow your sweep speed and use shorter
sweeps.
• Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for a long
period of time because of oxidation.
• Some nails, nuts, bolts, and other iron objects (such as old bottle caps) oxidise
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.
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