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1. SENS:
This knob adjusts the GoldBug2’s sensitivity to targets.
By increasing the sensitivity, you can detect smaller and
deeper targets; however, high sensitivity settings can result
in false signals in mineralized soil or in areas with electrical
interference. If experiencing “ground chatter” or false signals
from electrical interference, reduce the sensitivity. Do not
set the sensitivity to less than 5 unless you have already tried
switching to a higher mineralization setting.
2. GROUND REJECT:
In NORMAL and BOOST modes, use this
control knob to adjust or “GROUND BALANCE” your detector
to the soil conditions in the area you are prospecting. As you
rotate the knob, the 3-digit Ground Reject value indicates the
setting. Rotate the knob slowly for fine adjustment. Rotate
faster, or spin the knob, to quickly adjust over a wider ground
range. Press-and-hold to return to default level of 75.0.
3. MODE:
Select one of the three operating modes (see the next
section, “Mode and Mineralization Selections,” for details).
4. MINERALIZATION:
Select one of the three ground
mineralization settings, depending on the mineralization
content of the ground you are searching (see next section,
“Mode and Mineralization Selections,” for details).
CONTROL PANEL
Figure 5.
Your GoldBug2 does not require a lot of care but there are a few things
you should do to keep it in peak operating condition.
1
.
If you are not going to be using it for awhile, take the batteries
out. Acid damage caused by leaking batteries can be severe.
2
.
Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not leave it inside a closed
car sitting in the sun. Even worse, the trunk of a car.
3
.
If you “scrub” the searchcoil on the ground, you will eventually
wear through the bottom. Replacement coils are expensive.
Instead, invest in an inexpensive coil cover.
4
.
Although the GoldBug2 control housing is moisture and dust
resistant, it is a good idea to put a plastic bag or the optional
“rain cover” over the control housing if you are hunting in the
rain.
5
.
Keep your GoldBug2 dry and clean. Wipe off the lower stem
before sliding it into the upper stem, and keep the lock nut free
of sand and dirt.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT (continued)
MAINTENANCE
1.
To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment by
gently pressing down on the battery door latches. The doors are
tethered with short, nylon string. Do not attempt to completely
remove them.
2.
Tilt the housing gently, and the batteries will slide out.
3.
Insert the new batteries. Make sure the contact end goes in first
and you match the polarity markings on the control housing.
4.
To close, simply hook the lower edge of the battery door over
the inside of the battery compartment and gently push it shut.
5.
Push the latch up to make sure it has snapped in place.
DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES
