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Axiom Carton Contents

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The 

Axiom 

is packaged with the following parts, some partially assembled. If any part is missing, please 

contact Garrett Customer Service.

Stem assembly with  
mounted control box

Warranty card

Upper and lower stem

Searchcoil with coil cover installed

USB-C charging cable

Quick-Start Guide

Note: Full Axiom user’s 

manual is available on 

garrett.com in multiple 

languages

MS-3 Wireless headphones 
and Micro-USB charging cable

Wall charger and adaptors

Note: headphone type may vary by package

Note: Searchcoil types  

and sizes vary according to 

package purchased

12V cigarette to alligator cables 

and USB to cigar adaptor

Optional item in some kits

Soft carry case

Axiom booster pack

Bolt, mounting washers

Quick Start Guide

ASSEMBLY 

  This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.
  This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt 
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the 
device.

   Ce produit est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de 
licence d’Industry Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis 
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas 
provoquer d’interférences et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter 
toute interférence, y compris celles pouvant entraîner un 
dysfonctionnement. 

Wireless Transmitter Specifications

Audio Delay:     17 milliseconds
Audio Bandwidth:   30-18,000 Hz
Operating Frequency:  2406–2474 MHz
Transmit Power:   8.6 dBm EIRP
Certifications:   

  FCC, CE, IC, AS/NZ

Release clamp, extend lower stem. Press the mounting 
washers into place.

Insert lower stem into 
searchcoil bracket.

Insert bolt, and hand- 
tighten wing nut.

Wrap cable around stem, with the first 
turn of cable over the stem. Attach to 
back of control box, tighten collar.

REGULATORY INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN NORMATIVA / INFORMATIONS RÉGLEMENTAIRES

© 2022 Garrett Electronics, Inc. PN 1557400.A.0522

Click to access detailed 

Axiom

 guides in other languages.

Cliquez pour accéder aux guides Axiom détaillés dans d’autres langues.

QUICK START

3 feet (1 m) per second at 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) above ground

Power ON. Set Sensitivity, 
Threshold and Volume.

Perform Frequency Scan (if needed to eliminate EMI). 

Ground Balance  
(if needed to  
eliminate ground  
response). 

Begin 
scanning.

Lengthen lower stem 
until it snaps into place. 
Adjust upper stem.

BATTERY CHARGING

12V battery terminal charging with optional 
cables. Charge time: 10 hours approx.

ADJUSTING ARM CUFF

Use hexnut wrench 
(stored below cuff ) 
to remove four 
screws.

Move cuff up to 
two slots forward 
or backward (at 
least 2 bolts must 
be secured).

Clip 

Axiom

 Booster Pack into the 

stand below the detector cuff.

Axiom

 Booster pack uses eight 

(8) AA akaline or NiMh batteries. 
Note proper polarity direction.

P

Use supplied 3-amp USB wall charger. 
Charge time: 7 to 8 hours approx.

Plug cable into the USB 
connector on back of 

Axiom

.

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Garrett Metal Detectors Warranty

Sport Division

Garrett Electronics, Inc. (“Garrett”) warrants that each piece of detection equipment 
manufactured by Garrett is protected by the following limited parts and labor warranty for a 
period of 24 (twenty-four) months from the date of purchase. During this 24-month period 
Garrett will inspect and evaluate all equipment returned to its authorized repair station or 

factory to determine if the equipment meets Garrett’s performance specifications. Garrett 

will repair or replace at no charge to the owner all parts determined faulty. This Warranty 
does not cover batteries nor any and all failures caused by abuse, tampering, theft, failure 
due to weather, battery acid or other contaminants and equipment repairs made by an 
unauthorized party.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY ORAL 
STATEMENTS ABOUT THE MERCHANDISE DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT MADE 
BY SELLERS’ REPRESENTATIVES, IF ANY SUCH STATEMENTS WERE MADE, DO  
NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, SHALL NOT BE RELIED UPON BY THE BUYER, 
AND ARE NOT A PART OF THIS CONTRACT FOR SALE. THE ENTIRE CONTRACT IS 
EMBODIED IN THIS WRITING. THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE FINAL EXPRESSION 
OF THE PARTIES’ AGREEMENT AND IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT 
OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

The parties agree that the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against Seller shall be for 
the repair and replacement of defective parts. The Buyer agrees that no other remedy 

(including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost sales, lost profits, 

injury to person or property) shall be available to him.

Special Notice to Foreign Customers:

 Terms of this Warranty may vary depending on the 

country in which this equipment was purchased and delivered. Any claims based on this 
Warranty must be made to Garrett’s local representative or agent. Do not attempt to return 
any Garrett products to the factory in the United States without written authorization from 
Garrett’s local agent or representative.

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Summary of Contents for Axiom

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...11 Detection Modes 12 Fine Normal Large Salt 12 Volume and Threshold Adjustment 13 Tone and Audio Options 14 Target Signal Strength Indicators 15 Backlight Speed Sensitivity 16 Ground Balance Procedur...

Page 3: ...wer the searchcoil to about one half inch 1 25 cm above the ground and scan the coil left and right at approximately 3 feet second 1 meter second The coil must be in motion for target detection This p...

Page 4: ...ngthen lower stem until it snaps into place Adjust upper stem BATTERY CHARGING 12V battery terminal charging with optional cables Charge time 10 hours approx ADJUSTING ARM CUFF Use hexnut wrench store...

Page 5: ...r stem to comfortable length and close stem clamps 2 Wrap cable snugly around stem with first turn of cable over the stem 3 Insert coil connector into back of control box making sure to properly line...

Page 6: ...se Plus Minus buttons are also used to alter detector settings 4 MENU Iron Check Repeatedly press to scroll through menu items then press the Plus or Minus buttons directly above the Menu button to ch...

Page 7: ...es current Sensitivity setting 8 Battery Level Shows status of battery life 25 per segment Recharge battery when one segment remains 9 Speed Select Slow Medium or Fast detection speed see page 17 10 G...

Page 8: ...internal battery it should be charged prior to storage for extended periods and recharged at least once per year It is not necessary to fully discharge the Axiom battery prior to charging In the event...

Page 9: ...with a 3 amp capacity will provide the fastest charge P Battery Information continued Charging From 12V Battery Terminals optional Attach the black negative clip to the negative battery terminal and t...

Page 10: ...tton until the wireless icon is highlighted as indicated in this illustration Press the button to pair the headphones Once paired if the headphone receiver is switched off or moved out of range Axiom...

Page 11: ...beep occurs Frequency Scan Use this function to obtain the quietest operating frequency Audio responses can become erratic at times due to sources of electromagnetic interference EMI Operating near po...

Page 12: ...altwater FINE is typically the preferred mode for most conditions NORMAL Mode Provides very good detection on all size targets NORMAL will be less reactive in highly mineralized soil but will have red...

Page 13: ...response Axiom Threshold is adjustable between 9 and 25 The default setting is 15 It is recommended the Threshold be set to a barely audible level or just below based on hearing ability and surroundin...

Page 14: ...ly to the target s signal strength Large strong signals sound loud and small weak signals sound faint This enhances the ability to judge a target s size shape and depth In addition to enhancing target...

Page 15: ...udio pitch is fixed at either a high or low tone the pitch is not proportional Some users prefer this type of audio for its active coarse response Audio 01 VCO Audio In VCO Audio the target s volume a...

Page 16: ...y You may notice an increase in EMI and noise chatter compared to the SLOW setting but will still provide good depth and sensitivity FAST This setting allows a faster coil swing to search an area more...

Page 17: ...the ground Press and hold the GND BAL button while bouncing the searchcoil from 1 to 6 inches above the ground Continue pumping the coil until the ground response is completely eliminated or becomes a...

Page 18: ...nly pumping the coil up and down above the soil hold down the GND BAL button while combining a verticle pump over the soil with a horizontal scan across the hot rock in a repeating pattern as shown Be...

Page 19: ...ter to changes in ground conditions FAST The ground balance values will track even faster for use in quickly changing ground conditions but this setting may also produce the greatest loss in detection...

Page 20: ...uzz sound that may or may not be flanked by normal tones Non ferrous and or weak targets will produce normal tones or may even be silent but typically won t produce the iron tone buzz Note Iron Check...

Page 21: ...to collapse the Axiom to a very compressed operating length First fully collapse the upper stem Then collapse the lower stem partially leaving at least 10 inches 25 cm of stem exposed This distance he...

Page 22: ...oins etc will produce a high tone followed by a low tone echo Good conductors such as large nuggets copper and silver coins large bronze coins etc should produce a low tone followed by a high tone ech...

Page 23: ...ary Remember that your searchcoil is submersible but your control housing and connectors are not Recharge the detector s battery at least once a year if you are not using it regularly Metal Detecting...

Page 24: ...e Hold the coil perfectly stationary on the ground away from any target a If noise continues then it is likely caused by electrical interference EMI i Perform Frequency Scan ii Reduce sensitivity if n...

Page 25: ...om Click on the Sport Division and then theWarranty Support menu for more details This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device...

Page 26: ...justment Audio 00 PWM audio or Audio 01 VCO audio Sensitivity Depth Adjustments 8 Water Weather Resistance Waterproof coil stem Rainproof control box Available Searchcoils 11 x 7 mono coil 11 x 7 DD c...

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