Assembl y – Bounty Hunter DISCOVERY 2200 User Manual

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Swing the searchcoil slowly,

overlapping each sweep as you

move forward. It is important to

sweep the coil at a consistent speed

over the ground as you search. After

identifying a target, your sweep

technique can help in identifying both

the location and the nature of the

target. If you encounter a weak

signal, try moving the coil in short,

rapid sweeps over the target zone;

such a short rapid sweep may

provide a more consistent target

identification.

Most worthwhile objects will

respond with a repeatable tone. If

the signal does not repeat after

sweeping the coil directly over the

suspected target a few times, it is

more than likely trash metal.

Crossing the target zone with

multiple intersecting sweeps at

multiple angles is another way to

verify the repeatability of the signal,

and the potential of the buried target.

T o use this method, walk around the

target area in a circle, sweeping the

coil across the target repeatedly,

every 30 to 40 degrees of the circle,

about ten different angles as you

walk completely around the target. If

a high-tone target completely

disappears from detection at a given

angle, chances are that you are

detecting oxidized ferrous metals,

rather than a silver or copper object.

If the tone changes at different

angles, you may have encountered

multiple objects. If you are new to

the hobby, you may want to dig all

targets at first. With practice in the

field, you will learn to better discern

the nature of buried objects by the

nature of the detector’s response.

You may encounter some false

signals as you proceed. False signals

occur when the detector beeps, but

no metal target is present. False

signals can be induced by

electromagnetic interference,

oxidation, or highly mineralized

ground soils. If the detector beeps

once, but does not repeat the signal

with several additional sweeps over

the same spot, there is probably no

target present.

When searching very trashy ground,

it is best to scan small areas with

slow, short sweeps. Y

ou will be

surprised just how much trash metal

and foil you will find in some areas.

The trashiest areas have been

frequented by the most people, and

frequently hold the most promise for

finding the most lost valuables.

Also maintain the searchcoil

positioned just above the surface of

the ground, without making contact

with the ground. Making contact with

the ground can cause false signals.

WHAT

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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

ASSEMBL Y

Assembly is easy and requires no tools.

●

Position detector upright.

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Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR

fully in a counterclockwise

direction.

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Insert your finger inside the

tube and make sure the

INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush

with the inside of the tube.

●

Insert the LOWER STEM into

the S-ROD.

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Rotate the LOWER STEM until

the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.

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T wist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks.

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If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 locking collars, repeat this processon the

Middle Stem.

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Position the Lower Stem (the straight tube) with the Silver Button toward the

back. Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob, attach the Searchcoil to the plastic

extension protruding from the Lower Stem.

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Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem, and slide the Lower

Stem into the S-Rod.

Adjust the Stem to a length that lets you

maintain a comfortable upright posture,

with your arm relaxed at your side, and

the Searchcoil parallel to the ground in

front of you.

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Wind the Cable securely around the

Stem.

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Insert the Plug into the matching

Connector on the right underside of the

Detector Body. Be sure that the key-

way and pins line up correctly.

Caution:

Do not force the plug in.

Excess force will cause

damage.

T o disconnect the cable, pull

on the plug.

Do not pull on the cable.

S-ROD

LOCK

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COLLAR

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RNAL

CAM LOCK

SILVER

BUTTON

MIDD

STEM

S-RO

MIDD

LE STEM