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OWNER’S MANUAL

The Basics  
of Metal Detecting

Your Fast Tracker Metal Detector is a MOTION metal detector; movement over
an object is required in order for the machine to detect an object and emit a tone.

The Fast Tracker has eliminated the two most difficult aspects of detecting -
ground balancing and target tuning.  Both of these functions are automatic.  With
only two operating knobs, you are on the Fast Track to finding buried treasure!

CAUTION: 

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic 

fields.

• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down, turn off lights and 

appliances, or use outdoors.

DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.

USE 9 volt ALKALINE batteries ONLY.

    

Summary of Contents for Fast Tracker

Page 1: ...h of these functions are automatic With only two operating knobs you are on the Fast Track to finding buried treasure CAUTION FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY If demonstrating indoors beware of interference from electromagnetic fields If interference occurs the detector will chatter or beep erratically To avoid interference turn the sensitivity down turn off lights and appliances or use outdoors DO NOT TEST O...

Page 2: ...TRACKER FEATURES Fast Tracker FEATURES Interchangeable Coil System Headphone Jack S Rod Handle System Detector Stand 7 Waterproof Coil Comfort Hand grip Padded Armrest Discriminate Control Sensitivity Control ...

Page 3: ...ght posture with your arm relaxed at your side Maintain the search coil about 1 inch above the ground as you sweep 3 Wind the search coil cable around the stem Leave enough slack in the cable to let you adjust the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground Then tighten the knob at the end of the search coil Note To adjust the coil simply loosen the knob 4 Insert the coil s plug into the matching c...

Page 4: ...he compartment The battery compartment is a tight fit Insert one battery with the terminals facing down and the second battery with the terminals facing outward See illustration 3 Replace the compartment door by first inserting the hinge on the side opposite of the release clip 4 Then press down firmly on the clip side until the battery door snaps into place First Battery Second Battery First Batt...

Page 5: ... on and turn the Sensitivity Knob to the 2 00 or 3 00 position b Click the right knob Discriminate off 100 to the left c Sweep all of the objects back and forth over the search coil NOTICE the SINGLE TONE d Sweep the nail back and forth over the search coil While sweeping click the Discriminate Control right knob on Turn the Discriminate Control until the nail is no longer detected You have discri...

Page 6: ...ntiate between the naturally occurring ground minerals and a metal target Adjust the SENSITIVITY After powering the unit on turn the left knob SENSITIVITY 100 clockwise If the detector chatters or emits erratic sounds reduce the sensitivity by turning the knob to the left The detector will work well at the 2 00 or 3 00 position This adjustment is necessary due to electromagnetic interference House...

Page 7: ...d in the past ALL METAL is also preferred for relic hunting Many relics are made of iron You must be in the ALL METAL mode to detect iron Maximum depth detection is achieved in the ALL METAL mode DISCRIMINATION Click the Discriminate Control right Knob on to enter the DISCRIMINATION mode Discrimination is the elimination of certain metals from detection and the classification of targeted metals us...

Page 8: ...le tones Each time you pass the search coil over a possible target you should hear the same tone If the tone does not repeat on each pass varies in tone or varies in location then the target is usually not of value Inconsistent tones are evidence of high oxidation rusted metal or irregularly shaped trash items Note however that multiple tones may be evidence of multiple targets If you cannot pinpo...

Page 9: ...NG A CONSTANT LOUD TONE OR CONSTANT REPEATING TONES This usually occurs when the batteries are low Try replacing your batteries with two new alkaline batteries KEEP 2 DETECTORS AT LEAST 20ft APART If 2 detectors are in close proximity interference between the two may cause your detector to emit erratic signals PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by X ing the su...

Page 10: ...in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Wipe the metal detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the metal detector The coil is waterproof and may be submerged into either fresh or salt water Be careful to preve...

Page 11: ...ep whereas most pull tabs will not To achieve the double beep move the coil very slowly over the buried target at differing angles You can sometimes achieve a double beep as the search coil passes over two sides of the ring Necklaces can be very difficult to detect Silver rings will induce a high tone Highly oxidized trash items can also induce high tones RELIC HUNTING A relic is a historical obje...

Page 12: ...rs are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original user Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any Bounty Hunter Detector returned shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products LP Damage due to neglect accidental dam...

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