The Tejón is a sturdy instrument, but it is not designed to withstand abuse. In caring for your
Tejón, 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 can form on it. DO NOT
store it in places that can get extremely hot (next to a woodstove, 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 can build up.
DO NOT store it with the batteries 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 avoid 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.
Sweep the searchcoil carefully, especially when using around rocks and building
foundations. Avoid hitting the searchcoil against hard, solid objects and surfaces.
Keep your searchcoil slightly off of the ground during the sweep, especially when using
in gravel or hard, rocky dirt.
Always use a properly designed protective scuff cover on the searchcoil. (See "Optional
Accessories" in the next section.)
Remove and clean out scuff covers periodically to avoid buildup of mineralized dirt
particles which will affect performance.
The searchcoil is waterproof and can be submerged in either fresh or salt water. After the
searchcoil is used in salt water, rinse it and the lower stem assembly well with fresh water
to prevent corrosion of the metal parts.
The searchcoil is waterproof but the electronics are not, so always prevent any moisture
or water from entering the control housing and never allow the cable connectors to
become submerged in water.
