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ASSEMBLY
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Swing the searchcoil slowly,
overlapping each sweep as you
move forward. It is important
to sweep the coil at a consistent
speed over the ground as you
search. After identifying a
target, your sweep technique
can help in identifying both the
location and the nature of the
target. If you encounter a weak
signal, try moving the coil in
short, rapid sweeps
over the target zone;
such a short rapid
sweep may provide
a more consistent
target
identification.
Most
worthwhile
objects
will
respond with a repeatable tone.
If the signal does not repeat
after sweeping the coil directly
over the suspected target a few
times, it is more than likely
trash metal.
Crossing the target zone with
multiple intersecting sweeps at
multiple angles is another way
to verify the repeatability of the
signal, and the potential of the
buried target. To use this
method, walk around the target
area in a circle, sweeping the
coil
across
the
target
repeatedly, every 30 to 40
degrees of the circle, about ten
different angles as you walk
completely around the target.
If a high-tone target completely
disappears from detection at a
given angle, chances are that
you are detecting oxidized
ferrous metals, rather than a
silver or copper object. If the
tone changes a different angles,
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Assembling your Outback Met al De tec tor is easy and
re quires no tools. Just fol low these steps:
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1
Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob,
at tach the searchcoil to the low er
stem.
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2
Press the button on the
up per end of the lower
stem and slide the
lower stem into the
upper stem.
Adjust the stem
to a length that lets
you maintain a com fort able upright pos ture, with your arm
relaxed at your side.
Maintain the searchcoil
about 1 inch above the
ground as you sweep.
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3
Wind the searchcoil ca ble
around the stem. Leave enough slack in the cable to let you
ad just the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground. Then
tight en the knob at the end of the searchcoil.
Note:
To adjust the coil,
simply loos en the knob.
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4
Insert the coil’s plug into
the match ing con nec tor on
the con trol hous ing. Be
sure the holes and pins
line up cor rect ly.
Caution:
Do not force the
plug in. Excess
force will cause
damage.
To disconnect the
cable, pull on the
plug.
Do not pull
on the cable.
