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SKU 43149 

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 

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After setting 

4. 

grounD

 the Tool is 

ready for the soil type at that particu-

lar site.  It will not need to be reset 

until you move to a new location.

adjusting DiScriMination

Discrimination is the Tool’s ability to 

differentiate between types of metal.  This 

setting determines whether the detector 

will distinguish between different types of 

ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  If 

MoDe

 

is set to 

tr2

, start with 

DiScriMination 

set to mid-range.  While the Tool is being 

used, adjust 

DiScriMination 

to the best 

position.  As you set it higher, the detector 

becomes more sensitive to the differences 

between large aluminum and gold pieces, 

for example, but other valuable items such 

as coins and small rings, might be over-

looked.

As you set 

DiScriMination

 to 

higher levels, the detector first does not 

detect small pieces of silver paper, then 

thick foil, and finally metal objects like cola 

pull tabs.  Each time you change areas, 

you must reset 

DiScriMination.

False Signals and Detection Hints

As you sweep the search coil back 

and forth over the ground surface, you will 

recognize the difference between signals 

that occur at random and signals that 

are stable and repeatable.  The key is to 

dig only for those targets that produce a 

strong, repeatable signal.  This will prevent 

you from wasting time focusing on trash 

induced signals.

No metal detector is totally accurate.  

Many conditions influence the success of 

metal detection.  Among the factors that 

influence results are the angle at which the 

object rests in the ground, the depth of ob-

ject, the amount of iron the object contains 

and the size of the object.

To accurately pinpoint a target:
Once the detector detects a target 

1. 

that is buried, continue to sweep the 

search coil over the target in a nar-

rowing side-to-side motion.
Stop the search coil directly over the 

2. 

spot on the ground.  Then move the 

search coil straight forward away 

from you and straight back towards 

you.  Make a mental note of the exact 

spot on the surface where the detec-

tor beeps.  Repeat these steps in 

an X pattern.  The target should be 

directly below the X at the area where 

the loudest response is heard.

trouBleSHooting

problem

Suggestion for cure

False signals are being 

displayed

Sweeping too fast or at the wrong angle.

1. 

Heavily oxidized metals are detected.  Pinpoint the target from several 

2. 

different angles.  If the detector does not display and sound the same 

signal each time, the target is probably heavily oxidized metal.

Once a target is found, the 

display does not show the 

correct metal type

May be more than one target in the area.

1. 

If target is heavily oxidized, an incorrect reading may occur.  This does 

2. 

not signify a problem with the detector.
It may be a type of metal which is not recognizable to the detector.

3. 

Summary of Contents for 43149

Page 1: ...0 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Too...

Page 2: ...ld cause per sonal injury Do not use this product in areas where there might be under ground electric lines or pipes buried at shallow depths Never search in military zones where bombs or other explos...

Page 3: ...u larly by a qualified technician People with pacemakers should con 12 sult their physician s before using this product Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pace maker could cause inte...

Page 4: ...e way Never force the plug the plug could become dam aged To disconnect the plug never pull on the cable always take hold of the plug and pull it out of the connec tor Loosen the knob at the search co...

Page 5: ...hat can damage electronic parts If you do not plan to use the Tool for a week or more remove the batteries Use only fresh batteries of the required size Do not mix old and new batteries or different t...

Page 6: ...n Non ferrous metals do not examples gold silver copper platinum aluminum lead and zinc When the Tool senses a metallic object the meter reading changes and the de tector might sound a tone The reacti...

Page 7: ...re 17 Note Never test on a floor inside a build ing as it may have a type of metal present Set 2 MODE to TR1 Move a sample of the material being tested example coin or gold ring about 2 inches above t...

Page 8: ...he detector time to reset You can also press the red button on the handle to return the pointer to the center of the viewmeter Fine Tuning Once you practice with the unit you can fine tune it to make...

Page 9: ...nal This will prevent you from wasting time focusing on trash induced signals No metal detector is totally accurate Many conditions influence the success of metal detection Among the factors that infl...

Page 10: ...should only be performed by a qualified technician Part Description Mfr s Part No 1 Control Box Top SQC6 116 042 2 Meter M3006 3 Loud Speaker YD 50 16 ohm 0 25 W 4 Fixing Board SQC8 610 154 5 Screws...

Page 11: ...SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 Parts Diagram...

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