6)
Slide the lower pole into the middle pole until the spring buttons click
into the first set of adjustment holes. Turn pole lock to tighten the assem-
blies into place.
7)
Wrap the cable around the pole leaving enough slack near the search-
coil to permit searchcoil adjustment.
Note: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the searchcoil. Since
the detector is sensitive enough to “see” the tiny wires in the cable, a
floppy cable can cause false signals as the searchcoil senses the moving
wires.
8)
Plug the male cable end into the female connector on the control
housing and tighten the cable thumb nut. You are finished.
Note: You will want to adjust the pole length and the searchcoil angle to
your preference.
METHOD 1: “PROBE AND DRIVER”
Used in lawns(with very little moisture) where targets are not so deep (one
to four inches) and the “Plugging” method is objectionable. The Probe and Driver
method requires more practice but is much less damaging to grass than Method
2.
The probe used can be a non-metallic probe such as a modified fiberglass
fishing rod or a metallic probe such as a blunted ice pick. A non-metallic probe
will be the least damaging to the target.
After pinpointing target, use the probe to locate target depth (Fig. 1A). Next,
insert eight-inch screwdriver on center just above target and rotate slightly to
open ground (Fig. 1B). Now insert screwdriver just under target at an angle and
lever target to surface (Fig. 1C). Brush all loose dirt back in the hole and close
by exerting pressure all around opening (Fig. 1D).
Figure 1C
Figure 1D
Figure 1A
Figure 1B
RECOMMENDED RECOVERY METHODS
Adapted from “Tools ‘N Techniques” By Robert H. Sickler
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