Handyman Detector Reader
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1. Adjusting Sensitivity The left knob clicks on to power the detector on After turning on the left knob is used to control the detector s sensitivity level In the 100 clockwise position the detector is at maximum sensitivity At this level the detector will detect a coin sized object like a quarter up to 5 away from the coil Very large metal objects will be detected up to one and one half feet from the search coil at maximum sensitivity Reduce the sensitivity if the detector chatters or emits false signals your detector is probably reacting to electromagnetic interference Target Elimination The right knob is used to eliminate unwanted metals from detection For instance you may be searching for coins and want to eliminate objects like nails bolts or pull tabs from detection As you turn the right knob clockwise you progressively eliminate different types of metals from detection As you rotate the right knob you first eliminate iron objects from detection Iron objects include nails bolts old cans and tools Next you eliminate nickels pull tabs and finally zinc pennies Gold is also eliminated from detection with the right knob First smaller gold objects are eliminated as you rotate the knob further larger gold objects are eliminated Silver objects like high value coins are not eliminated from detection Refer to this scale for the relative positions at which different types of metals are eliminated2. in approximately the 3 00 position The zinc penny pre 1982 is eliminated from detection with the right knob in approximately the 6 00 position GROUND TO REACH OF YOUR HAND 6 Sensitivity amp Target Elimination Adjusting Sensitivity The left knob clicks on to power the detector on After turning on the left knob is used to control the detector s sensitivity level In the 100 clockwise position the detector is at maximum sensitivity At this level the detector will detect a coin sized object like a quarter up to 5 away from the coil Very large metal objects will be detected up to one and one half feet from the search coil at maximum sensitivity Reduce the sensitivity if the detector chatters or emits false signals your detector is probably reacting to electromagnetic interference Target Elimination The right knob is used to eliminate unwanted metals from detection For instance you may be searching for coins and want to eliminate objects like nails bolts or pull tabs from detection As you turn the right knob clockwise you progressively eliminate different types of metals from detection As you rotate the right knob you first eliminate iron objects from detection Iron objects include nails bolts old cans and tools Next you eliminate nickels pull tabs and finally zinc pennies Gold is also eliminated from detection with the right knob First smaller gold objects are eliminated as you rotate the k
3. note of the spot on the ground at which the beep occurs 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep occurs REMEMBER The HandyMan will beep just as the search coil passes over the buried object If you have difficulty pinpointing very strong signals try lifting the coil higher off the ground until a weaker but more concise signal is heard For very weak signals try moving the coil in short quick sweeps closer to the ground User s Manual To get the most from your HandyMan Metal Detector we suggest you do the following 1 Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only Do not use Heavy Duty batteries Do not use ordinary Zinc Carbon Batteries 2 Make sure the right knob is clicked on i e not in battery test position 3 Note the following Large metal objects inside the home may interfere with the detector s operation Floors and walls of most homes contain metal Electrical appliances inside the home like microwave ovens televisions and some light fixtures emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector s operation First Texas Products LLC 1465 H Henry Brennan El Paso TX 79936 915 633 8354 MHM Rev 2 091212 The HandyMan is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for one year from date of purchase to the original user Liability in all events is l
4. want to move the right knob during your search depending on what you find For instance if you start searching with the right knob to the left but not in battery test mode you will detect all types of metal objects If you find that you are in a trashy area and wish to eliminate unwanted objects from detection sweep the search coil over an undesirable object while turning the knob Find the knob setting at which certain types of metals are eliminated and adjust your settings accordingly CAUTION Gold rings can be eliminated from detection along with pull tabs Be aware that some desirable objects like nickels and gold are eliminated from detection in the middle of the range Gold rings have a metallic signature similar to pull tabs nickels have a metallic signature similar to some newer pull tabs It requires practice and patience to understand what types of objects are eliminated at each setting Pinpointing Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by X ing the suspected target area 1 Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern 2 Take visual note of the place on the ground where the beep occurs as you move the coil slowly from side to side 3 Stop the coil directly over this spot on the ground 4 Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times 5 Again make visual
5. Products L L C Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor for details Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution Warranty does not cover shipping costs TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS Always check Federal State County and local laws before searching Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner s permission Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources wildlife and private property Act as an ambassador for the hobby use thoughtfulness consideration and courtesy at all times Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set always conduct yourself with courtesy and consideration of others 2 Installing Batteries Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only 1 Remove the battery door from the underside of the detector 2 Pull out the two battery connectors 3 Snap on two 9 volt ALKALINE batteries Do not use Heavy Duty or ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries 4 Place batteries into compartment one on top of the other 5 Replace the battery door Slide over until it shuts securely in place All battery brands differ slightly in size I
6. User s Manual To get the most from your HandyMan Metal Detector we suggest you do the following 1 Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only Do not use Heavy Duty batteries Do not use ordinary Zinc Carbon Batteries 2 Make sure the right knob is clicked on i e not in battery test position 3 Note the following Large metal objects inside the home may interfere with the detector s operation Floors and walls of most homes contain metal Electrical appliances inside the home like microwave ovens televisions and some light fixtures emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector s operation First Texas Products LLC 1465 H Henry Brennan El Paso TX 79936 915 633 8354 MHM Rev 2 091212 The HandyMan is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for one year from date of purchase to the original user Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any HandyMan returned shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products LLC Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty Copyright 2012 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form Published by First Texas Products L L C HandyMan is a trademark of First Texas
7. f you want to secure the batteries more tightly in the compartment feed the battery wires underneath and between the batteries If batteries fit too tightly causing battery door to bulge move battery wires toward front of compartment not between the batteries push door from side 7 Operation Sweep the search coil from side to side in slow overlapping motions Keep the search coil parallel to the ground Keep search coil 1 2 off the ground and try not to make contact with the ground Try not to lift the search coil at the end of your sweeps This may be difficult for younger children but the closer the search coil is to the ground throughout the sweep the more likely you are to find buried metal objects Keep the left knob in the maximum sensitivity setting possible Click the right knob on and start searching with it in the fully counterclockwise position You may want to move the right knob during your search depending on what you find For instance if you start searching with the right knob to the left but not in battery test mode you will detect all types of metal objects If you find that you are in a trashy area and wish to eliminate unwanted objects from detection sweep the search coil over an undesirable object while turning the knob Find the knob setting at which certain types of metals are eliminated and adjust your settings accordingly CAUTION Gold rings can be eliminated from detection along with pull
8. from detection Finding Your Lost Metal Objects Start with the eliminator knob set to a minimum counterclockwise setting so as not to eliminate any metal objects from detection 3 Quick Start Demo Try this quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your HandyMan I Supplies Needed a A nail b A zinc penny pennies dated after 1982 are made of zinc c A quarter II Position Your Detector One person holds the detector still so that another can sweep coins under the coil Sweep coins under the bottom of the search coil III Beginning Settings a Left Knob At 6 00 position b Right Knob Click on but keep counterclockwise IV Detecting All Types of Metals a Wave each object over the search coil Notice the tone is loudest as the object passes over the center b Pass each object at varying distances from the search coil Notice that the sound gets louder as the object moves closer to the search coil Also notice that beyond a certain distance the object is no longer detected V Eliminating Some Metals a Wave the nail and slowly turn the right knob to the right Notice where the nail is eliminated from detection b Wave the penny and keep turning the right knob until the penny is eliminated from detection c Wave the quarter Notice that the quarter is never eliminated from detection 5 4 Adjusting Length Loosen the tube clamping nut 1 4 turn Extend tube assembly 1 Grasp the top tube wi
9. imited to the purchase price paid Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any HandyMan returned shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products LLC Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty Copyright 2012 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form Published by First Texas Products L L C HandyMan is a trademark of First Texas Products L L C Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor for details Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution Warranty does not cover shipping costs TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS Always check Federal State County and local laws before searching Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner s permission Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources wildlife and private property Act as an ambassador for the hobby use thoughtfulness consideration and courtesy at all times Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set a
10. inated from detection c Wave the quarter Notice that the quarter is never eliminated from detection 2 Installing Batteries Use 9 volt ALKALINE batteries only 1 Remove the battery door from the underside of the detector 2 Pull out the two battery connectors 3 Snap on two 9 volt ALKALINE batteries Do not use Heavy Duty or ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries 4 Place batteries into compartment one on top of the other 5 Replace the battery door Slide over until it shuts securely in place All battery brands differ slightly in size If you want to secure the batteries more tightly in the compartment feed the battery wires underneath and between the batteries If batteries fit too tightly causing battery door to bulge move battery wires toward front of compartment not between the batteries push door from side 7 Operation Sweep the search coil from side to side in slow overlapping motions Keep the search coil parallel to the ground Keep search coil 1 2 off the ground and try not to make contact with the ground Try not to lift the search coil at the end of your sweeps This may be difficult for younger children but the closer the search coil is to the ground throughout the sweep the more likely you are to find buried metal objects Keep the left knob in the maximum sensitivity setting possible Click the right knob on and start searching with it in the fully counterclockwise position You may
11. lways conduct yourself with courtesy and consideration of others
12. ly counterclockwise all the way to the left in order to test the batteries If the batteries are good the needle will move to the right and enter the green zone on the indicator label If the needle does not enter the green zone replace the batteries Practicing 1 Turn the detector on a Rotate left knob clockwise to a high sensitivity setting b Click right knob on to exit the battery test mode c Maintain right knob in counterclockwise position but do not click into the battery test mode 2 Find a clear area in the grass Sweep the search coil around the grass to find an area where the detector does not beep In order to test your detector you must first find an area free of metal objects 3 Toss these metal objects on the ground a A nail or other iron object like a small screwdriver b A zinc penny dated after 1982 c A quarter 4 Keep the objects spaced apart on the ground 5 Sweep the search coil over each of the objects a You must keep the search coil moving b Notice that the sound is loudest when the metal object is under the center of the search coil c While sweeping back and forth slowly raise the search coil several inches off the ground Notice that the sound is louder when the search coil is closer to the objects 6 Turn the right knob progressively to the right while passing the search coil over each of the objects The nail or small iron object is eliminated from detection with the right knob
13. nob further larger gold objects are eliminated Silver objects like high value coins are not eliminated from detection Refer to this scale for the relative positions at which different types of metals are eliminated from detection Finding Your Lost Metal Objects Start with the eliminator knob set to a minimum counterclockwise setting so as not to eliminate any metal objects from detection 3 Quick Start Demo Try this quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your HandyMan I Supplies Needed a A nail b A zinc penny pennies dated after 1982 are made of zinc c A quarter II Position Your Detector One person holds the detector still so that another can sweep coins under the coil Sweep coins under the bottom of the search coil III Beginning Settings a Left Knob At 6 00 position b Right Knob Click on but keep counterclockwise IV Detecting All Types of Metals a Wave each object over the search coil Notice the tone is loudest as the object passes over the center b Pass each object at varying distances from the search coil Notice that the sound gets louder as the object moves closer to the search coil Also notice that beyond a certain distance the object is no longer detected V Eliminating Some Metals a Wave the nail and slowly turn the right knob to the right Notice where the nail is eliminated from detection b Wave the penny and keep turning the right knob until the penny is elim
14. tabs Be aware that some desirable objects like nickels and gold are eliminated from detection in the middle of the range Gold rings have a metallic signature similar to pull tabs nickels have a metallic signature similar to some newer pull tabs It requires practice and patience to understand what types of objects are eliminated at each setting Pinpointing Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by X ing the suspected target area 1 Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattern 2 Take visual note of the place on the ground where the beep occurs as you move the coil slowly from side to side 3 Stop the coil directly over this spot on the ground 4 Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times 5 Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the beep occurs 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep occurs REMEMBER The HandyMan will beep just as the search coil passes over the buried object If you have difficulty pinpointing very strong signals try lifting the coil higher off the ground until a weaker but more concise signal is heard For very weak signals try moving the coil in short quick sweeps closer to the ground 6 Sensitivity amp Target Elimination
15. th one hand 2 Grasp the search coil with the other hand 3 Pull two sections apart to slide the bottom tube out of the top tube Establish Tube Length 1 Pivot the search coil perpendicular to the tube 2 Place detector in user s hand with arm extended 3 Adjust tube length so that search coil rests on the ground close to the user s feet 4 Align the coil to the detector body 5 Tighten the tube clamping nut while holding the search coil in place on the ground to prevent twisting of the tube assembly while tightening Battery Test Click the right knob fully counterclockwise all the way to the left in order to test the batteries If the batteries are good the needle will move to the right and enter the green zone on the indicator label If the needle does not enter the green zone replace the batteries Practicing 1 Turn the detector on a Rotate left knob clockwise to a high sensitivity setting b Click right knob on to exit the battery test mode c Maintain right knob in counterclockwise position but do not click into the battery test mode 2 Find a clear area in the grass Sweep the search coil around the grass to find an area where the detector does not beep In order to test your detector you must first find an area free of metal objects 3 Toss these metal objects on the ground a A nail or other iron object like a small screwdriver b A zinc penny dated after 1982 c A quarter 4 Keep
16. the objects spaced apart on the ground 5 Sweep the search coil over each of the objects a You must keep the search coil moving b Notice that the sound is loudest when the metal object is under the center of the search coil c While sweeping back and forth slowly raise the search coil several inches off the ground Notice that the sound is louder when the search coil is closer to the objects 6 Turn the right knob progressively to the right while passing the search coil over each of the objects The nail or small iron object is eliminated from detection with the right knob in approximately the 3 00 position The zinc penny pre 1982 is eliminated from detection with the right knob in approximately the 6 00 position GROUND TO REACH OF YOUR HAND 5 4 Adjusting Length Loosen the tube clamping nut 1 4 turn Extend tube assembly 1 Grasp the top tube with one hand 2 Grasp the search coil with the other hand 3 Pull two sections apart to slide the bottom tube out of the top tube Establish Tube Length 1 Pivot the search coil perpendicular to the tube 2 Place detector in user s hand with arm extended 3 Adjust tube length so that search coil rests on the ground close to the user s feet 4 Align the coil to the detector body 5 Tighten the tube clamping nut while holding the search coil in place on the ground to prevent twisting of the tube assembly while tightening Battery Test Click the right knob ful
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