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larger hole. As you dig, occasionally check the hole with your detector to see if you have 
moved the object, can probe it or have already dug it. Be sure to fill all holes after you recover 
the target. Be sure to protect your hobby by leaving the site cleaner than you found it and with 

all holes filled!

  

 

 

RECOMMENDED RECOVERY METHODS 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION - CARE AND USE 

Basic Care 

The Golden µMax is a sturdy instrument, but it is not designed to withstand abuse. In caring 
for your Golden µMax, there are several important “DO NOTs” to remember. DO NOT use it 
to pry rocks loose or to beat bushes out of the way. DO NOT drop the machine into water. DO 
NOT use it unprotected in the rain. DO NOT leave it exposed at night where dew could form 
on it. DO NOT store it in places that could get extremely hot (next to a woodstove or in an 
attic). DO NOT leave it in the trunk of a car or in the back of a hatchback-style car where high 
temperatures could build up. DO NOT store it with the battery installed as batteries may leak. 
DO NOT spray lubricants such as WD-40, or any type of cleaners, solvents, sealants or other 
chemicals into or onto the electronic parts, switches or controls. And finally, DO NOT 
attempt to modify or repair the detector’s electronics as this will void your detector's 
warranty.  

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM AN 
ACCIDENT, NEGLECT OR ABUSE.

  

Protecting Your Investment 

Often detectorists are disappointed when their new detector slowly becomes less and less 
responsive and seems to have lost some of its original peak performance. You can help 
prevent this from happening to your detector by following these basic care and protection 
guidelines.  

 

Operate your detector exactly as recommended in this Operator Instruction Manual. 

 

Use only high-quality alkaline batteries of the correct voltage. Never substitute a 
different voltage. When using a Ni-Cad battery, always use a separate convertible 
pack with the proper voltage output for the detector’s design. 

 

Remove the battery from the detector after each use. This will prevent damage to the 
detector if the battery leaks. 

 

The searchcoil cable is hard-wired to the searchcoil and protected by a strain relief. 
Inspect the strain relief frequently to make sure it is firmly attached and intact.  

 

Keep cables properly wound around the pole stems and protect them during use. 
Floppy, pinched, or cables that become snagged during use may short, causing erratic 
noises or unnecessary replacement of the searchcoil. 

Summary of Contents for Golden uMax

Page 1: ... a precision electronic instrument that will last for years if properly cared for Treat it right and it won t let you down Good Hunting Jack Gifford GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Golden µMax is designed to help detectorists improve their coin shooting finds It combines three systems to help identify targets before they are dug First is Tesoro s tried and tested ED120 discrimination Offering 120 of discr...

Page 2: ...hased your detector immediately Assembly of the Golden µMax is simple and requires no special tools Just install the battery mount the searchcoil on the lower pole assembly connect the two pole assemblies together wrap the excess cable around the pole and plug the cable into the control housing Finally adjust the pole length and searchcoil angle and you re ready INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your Golden ...

Page 3: ... not installed properly damage may occur to your detector Replace the battery door by sliding it into place making sure the upper mount slots are in line and the lock tongue is snapped in place Above photo depicts the Silver Sabre µMax model however battery installation is the same for the Golden µMax ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR 1 On the lower pole assembly remove the mounting screw and thumb nut fro...

Page 4: ...g enough slack near the searchcoil to permit searchcoil adjustment Note Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the searchcoil Since the detector is sensitive enough to see the tiny wires in the cable a floppy cable can cause false signals as the searchcoil senses the moving wires 8 Plug the male cable end into the female connector on the control housing and tighten the cable thumb nut You are...

Page 5: ... comfortable pole length To adjust the searchcoil angle simply loosen the searchcoil thumb nut slightly and move the searchcoil into the desired position Tighten the searchcoil thumb nut by hand so that the searchcoil will hold in place QUICKSTART The Quickstart is designed to teach you how to use your new Golden µMax It provides a quick and easy means of learning your detector and the concepts be...

Page 6: ...e small enough or deep enough that they will not be able to generate an audio signal by themselves By monitoring a threshold you already have an audio signal so changes will be easier to hear However if the threshold is set too loud or too soft small changes in the signal will be hard to hear Take some time to find the right threshold level for you Perform Air Test in All Metal Mode Once you have ...

Page 7: ...ensitivity to small objects a detector has Unfortunately any small interference that is amplified can cause the detector to become erratic The SENSITIVITY control is used to find the best gain setting in any location without letting the detector become unstable The SENSITIVITY knob is numbered from min to 10 and then has an orange area called the Max Boost zone For most normal hunting anywhere in ...

Page 8: ...about that in the Set Notch Window Width section Last wave your iron target You should hear the lowest tone of all This tone covers iron and foil Some iron targets such as washers or other oddly shaped items may produce a rolling tone This tone is a combination of both high and low tones It may start high and go low or start low and go high Take some time to try your targets and get used to the to...

Page 9: ...ickly how your Discriminate Mode works Each machine may be a little different than all the others so you may want to take some time and try different targets to find the responses of your machine At a later date you may also build a test garden to test your detector in the field Set Notch Window Width There is a very distinct difference between the regular Discriminate and the Notch Filter Discrim...

Page 10: ...l Return the knob to the 12 o clock position and check your targets once again You may want to take the time to get more targets and test your NOTCH WIDTH settings Next with your NOTCH WIDTH set at 12 o clock turn the DISCRIMINATE LEVEL knob to the preset arrow and check your targets Only the nickel and the quarter should respond Now turn the DISCRIMINATE LEVEL knob up to the PULL TAB level Only t...

Page 11: ...ep to start Make a map of the area to be sure you know what each target is and how deep it is Practice on these targets to familiarize yourself with your detector s target response This will also help you learn the proper sweep speed for best operation This type of practice area is often called a test garden or test bed and is one of the best tools to help you develop your metal detecting skills R...

Page 12: ...nic parts switches or controls And finally DO NOT attempt to modify or repair the detector s electronics as this will void your detector s warranty THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM AN ACCIDENT NEGLECT OR ABUSE Protecting Your Investment Often detectorists are disappointed when their new detector slowly becomes less and less responsive and seems to have lost some of its original pe...

Page 13: ... contaminants When transporting the detector in a car during hot weather store it on the floor of the passenger compartment if possible Using a carry bag gives additional protection In any case never allow the detector to roll around unprotected in the trunk or back of a pickup truck Protect your detector from dust moisture and extreme temperatures during storage When shipping use the original fac...

Page 14: ...are available for the Golden µMax They are all easy to mount and require no special tools See the following list of these searchcoils with the Tesoro part and description Tesoro Searchcoils Tesoro Part Description COIL 4RC 4 round concentric closed center white COIL 7RC 7 round concentric closed center white COIL 7RW 7 round wide scan closed center white COIL 8 5RW 8 round wide scan closed center ...

Page 15: ...slightly 2 2 lbs Battery Requirement One 9 volt DC alkaline Battery Life typical 10 to 20 hours Optimum Temperature Range 30 to 100 F Optimum Humidity 0 to 75 R H Operating Modes No motion All Metal Silent Search Discriminate Notch Norm Notch Wide Larger Window All Metal Tuning Mode Fast Auto Tune ...

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