Harbor Freight Tools 9 Function Metal Detector with Arm Rest Product manual
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1. 8 Keep the Metal Detector away from any lights TVs computers and moble telephones These can all cause electro magnetic interference 9 Only the Search Coil 23 and plastic section of the Lower Leg 18 are water proof Do not immerse the unit any further into water beyond the plastic section of the Lower Leg 10 Keep the Tool clean Wipe the housing after each use The search coil is washable and can be fully submerged Never submerge the control housing Protect the control housing from rain blowing surf and heavy mist Disassemble the Leg and wipe it clean after use in sandy areas 11 Use the right tool for the job There are certain applications for which this tool was designed Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended 12 This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children 13 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure In addition people with pacemakers should e Avoid operating alone e Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Page 4 14 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health2. LOW View BATTERY Meter Indicator 36 Target Button 6 On Off DISC TONE VOLUME 35 34 SENS MODE 33 Switch 1 Earphone Socket 11 Figure 3 Page 7 Page 8 Before Getting Started Before beginning an outside search you must test the unit with samples of metal Use the following e an iron nail e a five cent coin nickel e a one cent penny zinc coin after 1982 e a 25 cent silver quarter Place the Metal Detector on a wooden or plastic table with the Search Coil face up Make sure the table is away from TVs computers or any device that can cause electromagnetic interference See Figure 4 Figure 4 NOTE Be sure to remove any watches rings or other metal objects on your fingers and hands Turn on the Metal Detector and set the VOLUME dial to the middle position Set the MODE switch to the middle ALL METAL See Figure 5 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Sweep the metal samples 2 to 3 inches or more above the center of the Search Coil The Metal Detector will respond to each with a DI tone and the pointer on the View Meter will swing to the right NOTE Be sure to move the samples as the Detector is in motion mode Otherwise the Detector will not respond NOTE Adjusting the SENS dial from 0 to 10 will increase the Detector s sensitivity Use the DISC TONE dial to search for specific metals by having it not detect
3. differentiate other kinds of metals DISC TONE Knob Iron Nickel Nickel ine Gofid Copper Iron Aluminum 0 10 Silver Figure 6 For example when the DISC TONE dial is set to O the Detector will respond to ANY metal object with a DI tone and the meter will swing to the right SKU 67378 SKU 67378 To adjust the settings to PREVENT the unit from detecting iron metals set the VOLUME and SENS dials at midpoint Then set MODE switch to DISC and the DISC TONE dial to about 9 o clock See Figure 7 As a test sweep the iron nail sample 2 to 3 inches above the search coil The unit will NOT respond the meter pointer won t swing and the unit is silent Sweeping the other samples should produce the DI tone and make the pointer move To have the unit differentiate nickel metals set the DISC TONE to about 11 o clock See Figure 8 SN Sweep the nickel in front of the Search Coil the unit will not respond to the nickel or to the iron nail But it will respond the other samples To prevent the zinc penny from being detected set the DISC TONE dial to about 1 o clock See Figure 9 10 DISC TONE By now only the silver quarter should be detected NOTE The discrimination position of aluminum is similar to silver So both metals will be detected at the same time The discrimination position of gold is similar to the nickel setting The Metal Detecto
4. DANGER indicates 4 DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used ACAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your battery operated cordless power tool 1 Electrical safety Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 2 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury
5. b Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times SKU 67378 3 4 1 SKU 67378 a a This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Power tool use and care Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Remove the batteries from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Metal Detector Safety Warnings Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 information If u
6. 9 FUNCTION METAL DETECTOR ete 3167378 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Revised Manual 10b SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death
7. DENTAL OPERATION Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and remove the batteries from the tool before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures Do not use damaged equipment Have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning and Maintenance BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the tool Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation Page 11 2 Handle the Metal Detector gently and 3 carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and the case and can cause the Detector to malfunction AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with a damp clean cloth then dry Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the detector PARTS LIST Part Description _ i _ Qty 1 Mode Switth _ __ _ 1 2 Control Dias 3 6 TargetButton 1 8 Handle Section Right 1 Pg Nutt 10 Handle Section Left 1 11 Headphone Socket 1 12 Nutt 13 ArmSupport _ _ _ 1 Part __ Description Qty 19 Tapered Bushing 1 20 LockNut d 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY K
8. IND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Page 12 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 67378 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 67378 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 13
9. amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKU 67378 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Input 6 AA Batteries not included Earphone Jack 3 5 mm mini jack Socket Sensitivity Adjuster Metal Type Discriminator All Metal Indicator Tone Functions Adjuster Volume Control Target Locator Low Battery Indicator Auto Ground Balance Mode Selector UNPACKING When unpacking make sure the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUTTING INTO USE Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT A SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and remove the batteries before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Components amp Controls Earphone Jack S
10. es when the LOW BATT light turns on in the View Meter 36 Headphones 1 Insert headphone sold separately jack into Earphone socket 2 To protect your hearing set the On Off Volume Control to OFF before using the earphones then adjust the level to the lowest setting before you begin listening 3 Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss 4 Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high trafffic areas Pay attention to traffic safety Functions and Indicators On Off Volume Turns on power to the unit and sets the sound level SENS Sets the sensitivity level of the unit Zero setting is the lowest level and 10 is the highest For general use set the sensitivity to a higher position In a mineralized area or area with electrical interference a lower setting may be more effective MODE Sets the unit to three modes DISC ALL METAL and TONE SKU 67378 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Target Button It is used with ALL METAL mode to pinpoint a target object s location DISC TONE Adjustment knob for metal identification View Meter Registers signal strength when a metal is detected DISC ALL METAL and TONE are motion modes You have to move the Search Coil to find your target object Target Mode is for pinpointing the location of the item when the item is below the surface
11. etector and making it sound a tone Once operating an outside search you can For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 use the TARGET button to determine the location of the metal General Operating Instructions Once all the proper tests and adjustments have been made the Metal Detector is ready to be used outdoors When first searching set the Mode button to ALL METAL and SENS to the highest level Adjust the VOLUME to the desired level Figure 11 Sweep the Search Coil 23 slowly back and forth in an arc keeping it about 1 2 to 2 from the ground See Figure 11 above If you hear a beeping noise or see the needle jump to the right on the View Meter you have located a metal object Use the TARGET button to pin point the object Then use the DISC or TONE modes to determine what kind of metal it is and whether you wish to dig out the item To prevent accidents turn off the tool and remove the batteries after use Clean then store the tool indoors out of children s reach SKU 67378 SKU 67378 Tips for Searching in Different Environments There are many factors which influence the sensitivity and accuracy of detecting objects including the angle depth size and oxidation of the target object Various soil or seawater conditions and also electromagnetic and electrical interference surrounding the target can also affect readings Other metal detectors in the area will als
12. ey fJ Arm Support 13 Battery Cover Handle 8 10 Control Box View Meter 36 Upper Leg 15 Cable 25 Lock Nut 20 Lower Leg 18 Coil Pivot 21 Knob Bolt 22 Search Coil 23 Figure 1 SKU 67378 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Upper Leg 15 Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT Tool Set Up TO PREVENT AWARNING serious INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and remove the batteries before adjusting tool or installing accessories Threaded Insert 24 Tapered Bushing 19 Figure 2 Note When adjusting the length of the Metal Detector be careful to keep the plastic Tapered Bushing 19 in place with the smaller end toward the smaller end of the Lock Nut 20 To attach the two legs slide the Threaded Insert 24 over the end of the Upper Leg 15 making sure that the tabs inside the Insert lock into the cut outs at the end of the leg Insert the tapered end of the Tapered Bushing 19 into the Lock Nut 20 and lightly thread the Nut over the Insert 24 Slide the Lower Leg 18 into the Lock Nut To take the slack off the cord rotate the Lower Leg enabling the cord to wind For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 around t
13. he two Legs Rotate the Nut counterclockwise to lock the Legs To adjust the length of the Legs turn the Lock Nut in a clockwise direction slide the Lower Leg to the desired extension length and turn the Nut counterclockwise to secure the Legs together To adjust the angle of the Search Coil loosen the Coil Pivot 21 and Knob Bolt 22 and tilt it Position the Search Coil so that it is parallel to the ground when holding the unit by the Handle with your arm in the Arm Support 13 If needed re adjust the length of the Metal Detector after adjusting the position of the Search Coil Batteries Make sure the On Off Volume control is set to OFF Slide the Battery Cover 26 off of the back of the Control Box and insert six AA batteries sold separately aligning polarities as indicated Replace the Battery Cover Note Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Do not mix old and new batteries different types standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Always remove old or weak batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electric parts If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more remove the batteries SKU 67378 Dispose of spent batteries according to your local state and federal regulations Note You can extend battery life by using earphones which require less power than the built in speaker Note Replace batteri
14. nreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Handle Tool carefully at all times Dropping Tool can cause damage to circuit boards and housing which can cause the tool malfunction or failure Position batteries in proper polarity and do not install batteries of different types charge levels or capacities together Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves when assembling and digging holes Consult local regulations before using detector digging or taking any findings Obtain property owner s permission before detecting on their property Only use and store in normal temperature environments Extremes in temperature can shorten effectiveness of electronic devices and melt or damage plastic parts Avoid electrical shock Any metal detector may discover underground power lines explosives or other items which when struck could cause personal injury Do not use this product in areas where there might be underground electric lines or pipes buried at shallow depths Never search in military zones where bombs or other explosives may be buried Avoid striking any line known or suspected to be carrying electric power Do not search any pipeline particularly if it could contain a flammable gas or liquid In areas of uncertain conditions use reasonable caution before using the Tool If there Page 3 is any question about a condition being safe of unsafe do not operate the Tool
15. o cause interference so when there is more than one unit in use be sure they are at least 10 yards apart Some ways to help increase success are If there is interference from similar metal detectors in your searching area lower the SENS setting to stop the interference If there is interference from electrical cables TV radio or other electrical devices in your searching area lower the SENS setting When searching in highly mineralized areas the unit may sound even if there is no metal Lower the SENS setting set the DISC to high and increase the distance of the Search Coil from the ground until the false signal disappears To set the DISC setting place a test metal object in highly mineralized earth or wet sand and adjust the setting before beginning When searching in a trash area set the DISC to the middle setting so that the unit can reject most invaluable metals such as nails bottle caps cans and small pieces of iron 5 A AWARNING For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Move all metal digging tools when searching The SENS level is generally opposite the DISC setting The higher the sensitivity level is the worse the discrimination will be You can lower the sensitivity to have better discrimination MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCI
16. r can also be adjusted to detect all metals yet signal a specific metal differently from the others Set the MODE switch to TONE and the VOLUME and SENS dials to their halfway points Set the DISC TONE dial to about 9 o clock the iron setting Sweep the nail 2 3 inches above the Search Coil The unit will make a short KO sound and the meter will swing to For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 the right Sweeping any of the other samples will produce the DI sound Rotate the DISC TONE dial to mark the other specific metals with the KO sound To use the Metal Detector to target specific metals set the MODE switch to ALL METAL and the VOLUME and SENS dials to the middle Press the red TARGET Button 6 on the panel Set the silver quarter about five inches from the center of the Search Coil The unit will make a continuous long tone and the meter will swing to the right See Figure 10 Target RAP c Butt gt Xe lt pr a ane 6 v D j 7 meem a Figure 10 10 Page 10 Keeping the coin still release the TARGET button Wait two seconds then press down the TARGET button again the unit s sensitivity will be reduced NOTE Even though the coin s location has not changed when the unit s sensitivity is reduced the Metal Detector will stop sounding a tone Repeat the above operation bringing the coin closer to the D
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