Bounty Hunter Archeology Specialist Tracker II Owner'S Manual Download

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OPERATING MODES AND CONTROLS

The Tracker II has Three Operating Modes

ALL-METALS

a. All metals are detected
b. Single tone response, regardless of metal type
c. Maximum depth detection capability

Operating Controls

DISCRIMINATION knob does not apply

APPLICATIONS

Relic Hunting, Cache Hunting and general applications like
property marker locating

TONE

a. Ferrous metals are automatically eliminated from detection.
b. Two-tone audio response classifies metals as illustrated:

c. Adjust the DISCRIMINATION Control when encountering low-tone

objects. If the Disc control can be adjusted to induce a broken (or
scratchy) tone, the buried item is probably trash. A broken tone
can usually be achieved between the 12:00 and 2:00 positions.

APPLICATIONS

Coin Shooting
Jewelry Hunting

DISC:

Full Discrimination

a. Ferrous metals are automatically

eliminated from detection.

b. Two-tone audio response classifies

metals as illustrated above under
the Tone mode.

c. Adjust the DISCRIMINATION

control knob to completely
eliminate unwanted items from
detection. Metals are eliminated
from detection as illustrated:

TONE MODE AUDIO RESPONSES

RESPONSE

Iron & Steel

LOW

TONE

Gold & Nickel

BROKEN

TONE

Old & New Pull Tabs

HIGH

TONE

Copper, Silver & Brass

Summary of Contents for Archeology Specialist Tracker II

Page 1: ...ectromagnetic fields which can interfere with the detector If demonstrating indoors turn the sensitivity down and keep the search coil away from floors walls and metal objects 2 Turn SENSITIVITY knob to a low setting in the event of false signals or chatter A little practice is required to understand when and how to position the sensitivity at or near 100 3 Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only 4 Ple...

Page 2: ... QUICK START DEMO 5 OPERATION Getting started in the Field 6 OPERATING MODES AND CONTROLS 7 GROUND BALANCING 8 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES 9 10 11 APPLICATIONS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14 ACCESSORIES 15 CODE OF ETHICS 16 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...res and vehicles can also be composed of iron FERROUS Metals which are made of or contain iron PINPOINTING Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried object Long buried metals can appear exactly like the surrounding earth and can therefore be very hard to isolate PULL TABS Discarded pull tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome trash items for treasure hunter...

Page 4: ...n 2 Coil knobs One with a shaft attached one without 2 Depress the button on the lower stem and push the lower stem into the upper stem 3 Wind the search coil cable around the two piece stem 4 Leave some slack in the cable as you reach the end of the lower stem 5 Attach the coil to the stem using the coil knobs 6 Install two 2 9 volt ALKALINE batteries not included There are two battery doors on t...

Page 5: ... IV SWEEP OBJECTS OVER THE SEARCH COIL a Sweep all objects over the search coil b Sweep coins with flat surface parallel to coil This is usually how you will find them buried in the ground c Notice that all objects induce the same tone All metals are detected d Objects must be in motion over the coil to be detected V TONE MODE a Click the MODE control to TONE b Turn the DISCRIMINATION knob to the ...

Page 6: ...ology A motionless search coil will not detect buried objects TARGET RESPONSE Most desirable targets will induce repeatable tones When the detector emits a tone pass the coil over the same spot again and listen for a consistent repeatable tone each time the coil passes over the target zone Broken tones and non repeatable tones usually indicate the presence of trash or irregularly shaped objects El...

Page 7: ... when encountering low tone objects If the Disc control can be adjusted to induce a broken or scratchy tone the buried item is probably trash A broken tone can usually be achieved between the 12 00 and 2 00 positions APPLICATIONS Coin Shooting Jewelry Hunting 3 DISC Full Discrimination a Ferrous metals are automatically eliminated from detection b Two tone audio response classifies metals as illus...

Page 8: ...alkaline soils Most types of sand can be balanced with the GROUND control in the 9 00 or 10 00 position Clay and red clay soil common to the Southeastern U S can usually be balanced in the 11 00 to 4 00 positions GROUND BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Move the search coil rapidly straight up and down over the ground in a Yo Yo fashion Do not sweep the coil during this ground balance adjustment process Do not t...

Page 9: ...ies in location then the target is USUALLY not of value Inconsistent tones are evidence of high oxidation rusted metals or irregularly shaped objects Note however that multiple tones may be evidence of multiple targets If you cannot pinpoint the location of a very strong signal lift the coil higher off the ground until a weaker but more precise signal is heard For very weak signals try moving the ...

Page 10: ...er target so as to properly locate and identify the shallower target GOLD TARGETS Gold will induce a low tone In the DISC mode gold will be eliminated at various DISCRIMINATION knob settings depending upon the size of the object Smaller gold objects will be eliminated at lower discrimination settings A man s gold wedding band for example will be eliminated in approximately the 12 00 discrimination...

Page 11: ...mpletely from the can will produce a broken scratchy tone with the discriminator adjusted to the 12 00 to 1 00 position in TONE mode and can be completely eliminated from detection in DISC mode Many newer pull tabs have a magnetic signature similar to that of a nickel Cans Older cans were made from tin and can oxidize inducing a high tone in DISC mode The best way to distinguish tin cans from valu...

Page 12: ...ys obtain permission before entering private or government property Control Settings Required 1 ALL METALS Mode 2 SENSITIVITY at High CACHE HUNTING A cache pronounced cash is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a case strongbox or bag A cache can be hidden in the floor or walls of a house or buried nearby Control Settings Required 1 ALL METALS Mode 2 SENSITIVITY at High JEWELRY HUNTING Jewel...

Page 13: ...s at Metal Detector least 20 feet apart Wrong Type of Batteries Use 9 Volt ALKALINE batteries only do not use heavy duty batteries Sensitivity Set Too High Reduce Sensitivity for Environment Detector Beeps at End Improper Sweep Sweep Coil Parallel to of Sweeps Technique Swinging Ground false signals Coil Like a Pendulum Many False Signals in Detector Not Ground Ground Balance the Field Balanced Co...

Page 14: ...en 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 in either fresh or saltwater Be careful to prevent water from entering the chassis After using the coil in saltwater...

Page 15: ... TOOL Narrow Spade to minimize damage to environment 7 INCH COIL COVER Protect coil bottom from severe surface HEADPHONES Increase battery life and find more deeply buried objects evidenced by faint signals sometimes undetected with the standard speaker CARRY BAG Custom sized to carry your Tracker II Padded with space for other accessories www detecting com ...

Page 16: ...manship or materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original 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 LP Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not cov...

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