Spring Lock (Not visible)
Arm Rest Screws
Adjustable Arm Rest
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Control Panel
Upper Stem
Battery Access Panel
Derlin Screw and
Nylon Wing Nut
Waterproof Headphones
Searchcoil Cable
Lower Stem
8-inch Spider Coil
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ASSEMBLY
Please save all packing materials for later shipping. Most
important, notice the styrofoam face plate cover. Impact to the
knobs will break the shafts and result in leakage. Repack with
styrofoam cover.
1.
Remove the headphone, handle and searchcoil
assemblies from the shipping carton. Be careful not to
damage the foam rubber inserts or put any strain on the
cable connections.
2.
Adjust the stem to the approximate length you will be
using, extended for stand-up use or, as short as possible
for diving. To extend the lower stem, push in the spring
lock, pull out the lower stem and let the spring lock snap
into another hole.
3.
If you will be using the 1280-X on the handle, and not
body mounted, wind the searchcoil cable around the
handle assembly as shown in the diagram above. Secure
the cable with the two Velcro straps included with your
1280-X. Make sure there is some slack at the control
housing end and enough slack at the other end to attach
the searchcoil.
4.
Remove the Derlin bolt and nylon wing nut from the
searchcoil. Line up the hole in the stem between the
two holes in the searchcoil “ears”. Attach the coil to the
stem with the bolt and wing nut and finger tighten.
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Where To Use Your Metal Detector In The U.S.
National Forest and Federal Lands
—Metal detecting is allowed
only by special permit acquired from the federal government.
Each area has a district office.
Corps of Engineers, Lakes, Shorelines and Lands
—Permission has
been granted only on predisturbed sites, such as beaches and
attached swimming areas. New Corps lakes and lands must
be okayed by the main office of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Each area has a district office.
State Parks and Lands
—Some state parks are open to metal
detecting, but some are not. Always check with the park ranger
before attempting to use your detector.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lands
—Some areas are
open for metal detecting, and some are not. Always check
with the district office.
City or County Park Lands
—Most are open to metal detecting
unless notice is given by a sign or city ordinance. When in
doubt, always check with the city’s Parks and Recreation
Department.
Public School Grounds
—Most are open to metal detecting
unless notice is given by a sign, city ordinance, law
enforcement official, or school employee. You should always
check with the school office first.
Privately Owned Lands (Private Property)
—Permission required.
And it is always best to have the permission in writing.
Historically Marked Lands or Sites
—Metal detecting is not
allowed. Don’t even think about it.
