Cubic 156-PMD, Operation Manual

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Section OPERATION
WARNING
At all times during operation clicks should be heard in the
headset, either at metronome rate or higher. If clicks
disappear, stop operation immediately, as the mine detector
is no longer operating due to low battery
equipment failure.
voltage or possible
CAUTION
To maintain an acceptable level of operating proficiency and
gain familiarity with the output sounds in point and search
mode, A mine detector operator should have a minimum of
two
hours per week m test bed operation when he is not
operating regularly in combat conditions. The test bed should
contain at least one dummy target, such as an empty wooden
or plastic container with minimum dimensions of
6" long x 4"
wide x 4" deep 5 x x 1 Ocm), buried with its surface 2"
below the ground surface.
Operation with More than One Mine Detector.
Maintain a minimum distance
of 20
feet between operators when more than
one mine detector is being operated in the same area. This will prevent signals from
other mine detectors in the area from interfering with return signals from mines.
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