holder which is located in the battery compartment. To fit new batteries first check the power
switch on the unit is switched to OFF. Then loosen the two captive screws located in the battery
cover (do not fully remove these from the cover) and remove the cover. Inside is the battery
holder. Lift out the holder and detach the connector if it is already fitted. Load it with the eight
batteries ensuring that each battery is inserted the correct way round, (direction of batteries
alternating). Roll each individual battery to ensure it is located correctly and making proper
contact. Replace the connector making sure that it is firm and well seated, and put the loaded
holder into the housing. Fit the cover and tighten the two captive screws finger tight.
Note: Zinc Carbon batteries should not be left in the detector for long periods where they could
leak, so remember to remove them at the end of a day's searching.
BATTERY CHECK
A battery condition indicator is provided on the detector. To do this for the first time prior to
reading the remainder of the operating instructions proceed as follows:- Turn the POWER
ON/OFF, TUNE control on. Turn the SENSITIVITY control fully anti-clockwise to the
BATTERY CHECK position. The meter will indicate in the green area if the batteries are good
and in the left or central position if the batteries need replacing or recharging. Rechargeable
batteries will not read as high into the green as standard batteries even when fully charged. They
also give less indication of discharge on the meter during use.
Checking The Batteries
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