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1.
Decide how much trash rejection you want to use.
a.
In relatively non-trashy soil you may wish to
search at zero trash rejection. In this manner, your
1212-X is at its most sensitive and will detect all
metal targets within its range. Once an object is
detected, you can increase the trash rejection
level for further identification.
b.
In trashy areas, it is generally easier to search at
a higher level of trash rejection (at the pull tab
discrimination point for example). This way you
will detect mostly good targets and can lower
the rejection level for pinpointing (zero trash
rejection will produce the strongest signal over
small or deep targets).
2.
Search slowly and systematically, sweeping in a
tight semicircle (see illustration below).
3.
Keep the coil parallel to, and as close to the ground
as practical. If you’re hunting on a lawn, you can
set the coil right on the grass and search.
4.
Overlap your sweeps at least 50%.
5.
Search in a methodical manner. Pay close attention
to where you’re going and where you’ve been.
6.
Keep the search coil moving at a comfortable rate.
SEARCHING
Figure 5.
Search Pattern.
When the stem length is properly
adjusted, the 1212-X is balanced
for sweeping in a tight semi-circle.
Always overlap your sweeps at
least 50%.
