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BATTERIES
IMPORTANT:
Always use
ALKALINE
batteries for optimal
performance.
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES
if your detector exhibits any of the
following symptoms:
●
1
The unit does not turn on.
●
2
Low speaker volume.
●
3
Unit beeps continuously at low sensitivity setting.
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on if the
batteries are discharged. It should flash momentarily when the
Power Switch is turned off.
IMPORTANT:
Your Commando metal detector requires two 9-Volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
●
1
Carefully remove the battery
compartment door by pressing
the release clip on the right side
of the door.
●
2
Snap one battery onto each of the
terminals and place the batteries
inside the compartment. Insert
one battery with the terminals
facing down, and the second
battery with terminals facing
outward.
●
3
Replace the compartment door
by carefully inserting opposite
side of clip first. Then press down
on clip side until battery door
snaps into place.
First Battery
Second Battery
First Battery
terminals facing in
Second Battery
terminals
facing out
Release
Clip
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METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS
COINSHOOTING
The most popular application for metal detectors
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1
Toggle switch to the left (disc. mode).
●
2
Discriminate knob at 3:00 (3/4 turn).
Only silver, copper and brass will be detected. Gold items will be
eliminated. Different denominations of coins will induce different
sounds.
RELIC HUNTING
A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. The most effective
method for locating relics is to first conduct historical research. Visit your local
library to learn of historical events having occurred in your area. You can then
target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your local
history.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1
Toggle switch in center position.
●
2
Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
CACHE HUNTING
A cache, pronounced
“cash”, is a buried or hidden valuable stored
inside a case, can, strong box, or a bag. A cache could be the loot
from a bank robbery or just someone’s life savings. A cache is often
hidden in the floor or walls of an old house, or is buried nearby. Also
search old camp sites.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1
Toggle switch in center position.
●
2
Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
JEWELRY HUNTING
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks,
school yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1
Toggle switch in RIGHT position (tone mode).
●
2
Discriminate knob at half way, 12:00 position.
You should dig only the lower and high tones. Broken tones indicate
