General Advice
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Cautions
When searching for treasure with your Garrett
detector, observe these precautions:
• Never trespass or hunt on private property without
permission.
• National and state parks / monuments and military
zones, etc. are absolutely off-limits.
• Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be
buried. If found, do not disturb and notify proper
authorities.
• Use reasonable caution in digging any target,
particularly if you are uncertain of the conditions.
• If you are unsure about using your metal detector
in any area, always seek permission from the proper
authorities.
Caring for Your Apex
Your Garrett detector is rugged, designed for outdoor
use. However, as with all electronic equipment, there
are some simple ways you can care for your detector
to maintain its high performance.
• Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible,
such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk
during the summer or outdoors in sub-freezing
weather.
• Keep your detector clean. Disassemble the stem
and wipe it, the control housing, and the searchcoil
with a damp cloth when necessary.
• Remember that your searchcoil is submersible, but
your control housing and connectors are not.
• Recharge the detector’s battery at least once a year
if you are not using it regularly.
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics
The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure
hunters and clubs follow to preserve our exciting sport
of metal detecting. We encourage you to do the same:
• I will respect private and public property, all
historical and archaeological sites and will do no
metal detecting on these lands without proper
permission.
• I will keep informed on and obey all local and
national legislation relating to the discovery and
reporting of found treasures.
• I will aid law enforcement officials whenever
possible.
• I will cause no willful damage to property of any
kind, including fences, signs and buildings.
• I will always fill the holes I dig.
• I will not destroy property, buildings or the remains
of deserted structures.
• I will not leave litter or other discarded junk items
lying around.
• I will carry all rubbish and dug targets with me
when I leave each search area.
• I will observe the Golden Rule, using good outdoor
manners and conducting myself at all times in a
manner which will add to the stature and public
image of all people engaged in the field of metal
detection.
