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FALSE SIGNALS
Because your detector is extremely sensitive, trash-induced signals and
other sources of interference might cause signals that seem confusing.
The key to handling these types of signals is to dig for only those targets
that generate a strong, repeatable signal. As you sweep the search coil
back and forth over the ground, learn to recognize the difference
between signals that occur at random and signals that are stable and
repeatable.
To reduce false signals when searching very trashy ground, scan only a
small area at a time using slow, short overlapping sweeps.
DETECTION HINTS
No detector is 100 percent accurate. Various conditions influence metal
detection. The detector’s reaction depends on a number of things:
The angle at which the object rests in the ground
The depth of the object
The amount of iron in the object
The size of the object
PINPOINTING A TARGET
Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice, and we suggest you practice finding
and digging up small metal objects on your own property before you
search other locations.
