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INTRODUCTION

To get the most enjoyment from your Metal Detector, we suggest
you do the following:

1.

Use 9-volt 

ALKALINE 

batteries only.

• Do not use Heavy Duty batteries.
• Do not use ordinary Zinc-Carbon Batteries.

2.

Make sure the right knob is clicked on (i.e. not in
battery-test position).

3.

Use your detector 

OUTDOORS 

only.

• Large metal objects inside the home may interfere

with the detector’s operation.  Floors and walls of
most homes contain metal.

• Electrical appliances inside the home, like

microwave ovens, televisions, and some light
fixtures, emit electromagnetic energy which can
interfere with the detector’s operation.

• Do not place coins on the floor of your home and

try to detect.
Try this test outside only.

• If conducting an indoor demonstration, hold

searchcoil off ground and wave coins over
searchcoil.

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Operation in the Field

Sweep the searchcoil from side to side, in slow, overlapping motions.
Keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground.
Keep searchcoil 1/2” off the ground and try not to make contact with the ground.

Try not to lift the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps. This may be difficult for
younger children, but the closer the searchcoil is to the ground throughout the
sweep, the more likely you are to find buried metal objects.

Keep the left knob in the maximum sensitivity setting possible.
Click the right knob on and start searching with it in the fully counterclockwise
position.

You may want to move the right knob during your search, depending on what
you find.  For instance, if you start searching with the right knob to the left (but
not in battery test mode), you will detect all types of metal objects.  If you find
that you are in a trashy area, and wish to eliminate unwanted objects from
detection, sweep the searchcoil over an undesirable object while turning the
knob.  Find the knob setting at which certain types of metals are eliminated, and
adjust your settings accordingly. 

CAUTION:

Gold rings can be eliminated from detection along with pull-tabs.

Be aware that some desirable objects, like nickels and gold, are
eliminated from detection in the middle of the range.  Gold rings have a
metallic signature similar to pull-tabs; nickels have a metallic signature
similar to some newer pull tabs.  It requires practice and patience to
understand what types of objects are eliminated at each setting.

Pinpointing

Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by  “X-ing” the
suspected target area.

1

.

Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response, continue
sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern.

2

.

Take visual note of the place on the ground where the “beep” occurs
as you move the coil slowly from side to side.

3.

Stop the coil directly over this spot on the ground.

4

.

Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a
couple of times.

5

.

Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the “beep”
occurs.

6

.

If needed, “X” the target at different angles to “zero in” on the exact
spot on the ground at which the “beep” occurs.

REMEMBER:

The detector will beep just as the searchcoil passes over the

buried object.
If you have difficulty pinpointing very strong signals, try lifting the coil higher
off the ground until a weaker, but more concise, signal is heard. For very
weak signals, try moving the coil in short quick sweeps, closer to the ground.

Summary of Contents for VLF 2.1

Page 1: ...1 814 Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries Do not use Heavy Duty batteries Do not use ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries ...

Page 2: ...dex Introduction 3 Installing Batteries 4 Assembly 5 Quick Start Demo 6 Adjusting Length 7 Battery Test 8 Practicing Outside 8 Sensitivity Target Elimination 9 Operation in the Field 10 Pinpointing 10 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 11 Warranty 11 2 ...

Page 3: ...inside the home may interfere with the detector s operation Floors and walls of most homes contain metal Electrical appliances inside the home like microwave ovens televisions and some light fixtures emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector s operation Do not place coins on the floor of your home and try to detect Try this test outside only If conducting an indoor demonstr...

Page 4: ...to position as illustrated below 5 Replace the Battery Compartment Cover Slide over until it shuts securely in place Se Adj The Afte the lev from fee Red det Tar The For nai As of m obj Ne Go obj elim det Ref elim WARNING Never mix old and new batteries Never mix alkaline standard carbon zinc rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Never dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode Never attempt...

Page 5: ...5 est en Assembly ...

Page 6: ...ck on but keep counterclockwise IV Detecting All Types of Metals a Wave each object over the searchcoil Notice the tone is loudest as the object passes over the center b Pass each object at varying distances from the searchcoil Notice that the sound gets louder as the object moves closer to the searchcoil Also notice that beyond a certain distance the object is no longer detected V Eliminating Som...

Page 7: ...be out of the top tube Establish Tube Length 1 Pivot the searchcoil perpendicular to the tube 2 Place detector in user s hand with arm extended 3 Adjust tube length so that searchcoil rests on the ground close to the user s feet 4 Align the coil to the detector body 5 Tighten the tube clamping nut while holding the searchcoil in place on the ground to prevent twisting of the tube assembly while ti...

Page 8: ...rst find an area free of metal objects 3 Toss these metal objects on the ground a A nail or other iron object like a small screwdriver b A zinc penny dated after 1982 c A quarter 4 Keep the objects spaced apart on the ground 5 Sweep the searchcoil over each of the objects a You must keep the searchcoil moving b Notice that the sound is loudest when the metal object is under the center of the searc...

Page 9: ...The right knob is used to eliminate unwanted metals from detection For instance you may be searching for coins and want to eliminate objects like nails bolts or pull tabs from detection As you turn the right knob clockwise you progressively eliminate different types of metals from detection As you rotate the right knob you first eliminate iron objects from detection Iron objects include nails bolt...

Page 10: ...l tabs Be aware that some desirable objects like nickels and gold are eliminated from detection in the middle of the range Gold rings have a metallic signature similar to pull tabs nickels have a metallic signature similar to some newer pull tabs It requires practice and patience to understand what types of objects are eliminated at each setting Pinpointing Accurate pinpointing takes practice and ...

Page 11: ...arranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any detector returned shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products LLC Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor...

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