ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCHCOIL
The pole length should be adjusted so that the detector does not be-
come uncomfortable or tiring after long periods of use. The detector grip
should rest in your hand with your arm relaxed, your elbow straight but
not locked, with the pole extending out in front of you at the approximate
angle shown in the photo.
You should be able to swing the
detector back and forth in front of
you—using relaxed shoulder move-
ment—while keeping the searchcoil
as close to the ground as possible.
This swinging movement is often
called a “sweep.”
The searchcoil should not touch
the ground during your sweep. The
pole length should be adjusted to al-
low this without having to lift the de-
tector with your elbow or shoulder.
The searchcoil should rest about one
inch above the ground while you are
standing erect. The angle of the
searchcoil should allow the bottom
to be parallel to the ground.
The pole length is adjusted by
loosening the pole lock, then de-
pressing the spring buttons and ex-
tending or shortening the pole until
the spring buttons click into the set
of holes that gives you the most com-
fortable pole length.
To adjust the searchcoil angle, simply loosen the searchcoil thumb nut
slightly and move the searchcoil into the desired position. Tighten the
searchcoil thumb nut by hand so that the searchcoil will hold in place.
