1)
On the lower pole assembly, remove the mounting screw and thumb
nut from the black nylon pole tip
2)
Insert the pole tip between the mounting ears of the searchcoil and
align the holes of the pole tip and washers with those of the mounting ears.
Note: The pole tip should fit very snugly into the mounting ears.
3)
Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and
pole tip- entering from the side opposite the cable connection.
4)
Install the thumb nut on the mounting screw and tighten by hand.
Note: Do not over tighten the thumb nut. It should be snug but not too
difficult to loosen up.
5)
On the middle pole assembly, depress the two spring buttons and
slide the middle pole assembly into the upper pole assembly. Tighten the
pole lock to secure the two assemblies together.
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
METHOD 2: “PLUGGING”
Used only where allowed in natural wooded areas and very moist lawn
areas. Plugging in hard dry ground can damage grass roots, leaving yellow “dead
spots” in time.
After pinpointing target, cut three sides of a four-inch cube around target
center using a six-inch sturdy hunting knife (Fig. 2A). Cutting a “hinged” cube
rather than a cone shaped plug will properly orient its return, prevent removal by
a lawnmower, and lessen the chance of scratching the target. With the knife
blade, carefully pry against the cube side opposite the “hinge” (uncut side) and
fold back (Fig. 2B). Scan searchcoil over plug and hole to isolate target location.
If target is in plug, carefully probe until located. If target is in hole and not vis-
ible, probe bottom and sides until located and remove (Fig. 2C). Repeat scan for
additional targets. Replace all loose dirt with plug. Seat plug firmly with foot
(Fig. 2D).
RECOMMENDED RECOVERY METHODS
Adapted from “Tools ‘N Techniques” By Robert H. Sickler
Figure 2D
Figure 2C
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