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SETTING UP
The 1212-X comes to you just about ready to use. The only
adjustment required is the angle of the stem. Take a look at
page 3 and familiarize yourself with the parts of the 1212-X
before proceeding.
1.
Unpack your new 1212-X carefully. Save the
carton and inserts—they may come in handy for
future storage or shipment.
2.
Note that the search coil cable is permanently
attached to the control housing. Be careful not to
put any undue strain on it.
3.
Take a look inside the locknut on the upper stem.
Note the yellow locking pad on the left-hand side
and loosen the locknut by rotating it fully
counterclockwise.
4.
Slip the lower stem into the upper stem, tighten and
loosen the fit by turning the locknut.
5.
Adjust the stem length (using the locknut) and the
coil angle (using the nylon wing nut) so that the
search coil rests flat on the ground about 6 inches
in front of, and slightly to the right of, your right foot
(to the left of your left foot for left handers.) Your
arm should be straight and relaxed with your grip
held loosely.
REMEMBER:
THE LONGER THE SHAFT, THE MORE YOU
WILL HAVE TO BEND YOUR ELBOW AND THE
SOONER YOUR ARM WILL GET TIRED. THE 1212-X IS
BALANCED FOR COMFORTABLE SEARCHING IN A
TIGHT SEMICIRCLE AROUND THE FRONT OF THE
OPERATOR.
6.
With the stem length properly adjusted, remove
the search coil from the lower stem (by removing
the Delrin bolt and wing nut). Wind the cable
loosely around the upper and lower stems and
reinstall the search coil.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS NOT PULLED
TIGHT AT THE CONTROL HOUSING AND THAT YOU
HAVE ENOUGH SLACK AT THE SEARCH COIL TO
ADJUST IT TO ANY ANGLE.
