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1266-X & 1266-XB

Operating Manual

Deep Search Metal Detector

F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y

Summary of Contents for 1266-X

Page 1: ...1266 X 1266 XB Operating Manual Deep Search Metal Detector F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y...

Page 2: ...ion Points pg 6 Dual Discrimination pg 9 Searching pg 10 Pinpointing pg 12 Target Recovery pg 13 Recovery Tools pg 14 Operating Tips pg 14 False Signals pg 16 Battery Replacement pg 18 Battery Recharg...

Page 3: ...s Twin discrimination modes allow you to switch instantly back and forth between any two levels of discrimination If you ve found target ID meters confusing or inaccurate you ll like this quick and si...

Page 4: ...The search coil must be at least slightly in motion to detect a target 4 When you locate a target push and hold the TRIGGER SWITCH for further target identification in DISC 2 If your target still soun...

Page 5: ...to snap into one of the holes in the upper stem 4 The search coil angle is adjusted by loosening the nylon wing nut on top of the search coil 5 Adjust the stem length and the coil angle so the search...

Page 6: ...he stem A loose cable near the search coil may cause false signals but don t wrap it so tight that it pulls against the housing or the coil Reconnect the loop cable to the housing 8 With the shaft len...

Page 7: ...ost stereo and mono headphones with one quarter inch diameter plugs When used the speaker is automatically disconnected A headphone can be very helpful when hunting in noisy areas or detecting faint s...

Page 8: ...es into the Zero Motion Pinpointing mode 8 RECHARGE JACK Located on the rear of the control housing this jack is to be used only with the optional 1266 X recharge kit Nicad batteries may be recharged...

Page 9: ...ground Move it slowly over the samples and note the sharp loud response as you pass over each one Keep in mind that DISC 1 and DISC 2 are motion modes and respond only when the search coil or the tar...

Page 10: ...cult to reject The 1266 X will instead respond with a strong broken signal which will usually disappear if the search coil is raised slightly The strong signal of a good target will just get weaker wh...

Page 11: ...do get a response switch over to DISC 2 If you still get a good response dig it keeping in mind that had you been searching at a high level of discrimination you may well have missed this one This is...

Page 12: ...properly adjusted the 1266 X is balanced for sweeping in a tight semicircle Wide to the right for right handers Wide to the left for left handers Always overlap your sweeps Good search techniques are...

Page 13: ...when the search coil or the target is moving while in the DISC modes 8 TAKE YOUR TIME Also very important If you walk too fast you can t overlap your sweeps and you ll miss a lot of ground If you swee...

Page 14: ...Now move the coil slowly forward and back a couple of times again stopping in the center of the response area 5 Repeat one more time moving the coil side to side Your target should be directly below...

Page 15: ...eparate booklet enclosed with your 1266 X WHICHEVER TOOL OR METHOD YOU CHOOSE REMEMBER THAT RESPONSIBLE TREASURE HUNTERS TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR ABILITY TO LEAVE SOIL AND VEGETATION INTACT AND UNDAMAGED P...

Page 16: ...ar territory and check it at different discrimination and sensitivity levels There is some sensitivity loss at higher levels of discrimination The greater the RECOVERY TOOLS 1 A heavy duty blunt screw...

Page 17: ...r another piece of metal If you suspect this may be the case check the ground first in DISC 1 at zero discrimination to insure there s no buried metal before placing your coil on the ground and pullin...

Page 18: ...ome shallow large or irregular pieces of junk however will sound off no matter what you do You may reduce the number of false signals by increasing the discrimination level and or reducing the sensiti...

Page 19: ...3 4 or 5 coils You ll be able to zero in on good targets in the midst of junk 6 DIGGING TOOL If you re carrying a metal sand scoop digging knife screwdriver or whatever hold it behind your back or ke...

Page 20: ...3 Remove the battery packs and replace the batteries Make sure the batteries are oriented correctly as indicated by the polarity marks on the inside of the packs 4 Reinstall the battery packs connect...

Page 21: ...e RECHARGE JACK on the rear of the control housing 3 The batteries will begin charging immediately A full charge will take from 16 to 24 hours 4 Do not charge over 48 hours 12 VOLT AUTO RECHARGER Use...

Page 22: ...f the lower stem before sliding into the upper stem and keep the lock nut free of sand and dirt TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT Laws governing the use of metal detec...

Page 23: ...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 Par...

Page 24: ...ion Discrimination DISC 2 4 VLF Slow motion Discrimination Pinpoint VLF All Metal No Motion Search Coil Type Concentric Co Planar Spider Coil Diameter 8 Sheilding 100 percent ESI 5 Interchangable Yes...

Page 25: ...e moving at least slightly to detect a target 5 Electro Static Insulated 6 Optional recharge kit includes eight Nicad rechargeable batteries two battery packs one 110 volt negative ground only auto ci...

Page 26: ...ependable and search deeper R E P U T A T I O N Fisher produced the first patented metal detector in 1931 For over 70 years the Fisher logo has been a mark of excellence L I F E T I M E W A R R A N T...