Harbor Freight Tools 43149 User's Manual
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1. To insert the arm support see Figure 5 loosen the knob at the base of the handle Insert the arm support and tighten the knob to hold the arm sup port in place Battery Installation The Tool is powered by three 9 Volt batteries Battery installation is described below poii E Figure 6 If the Tool is on turn MODE to OFF see Figure 6 Press the right battery compartment cover s tab and slide the cover in the direc tion of the arrow see Figure 7 Place one 9 Volt bat tery into the battery tor compartment on top of the ribbon Place Figure 7 SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 the battery so that it matches the polarity symbols and that are marked inside the compartment 4 Replace the right battery compart ment cover 5 Press the left battery r cover s tab and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow see Figure 8 6 Place two 9 Volt bat teries into the bat tery compartment on top of the ribbons Figure 8 matching the polarity symbols and marked Replace the left battery compartment cover Note The life of the batteries can be extended by using headphones not included which require less power than the built in speaker See the section on headphones below CAUTION Always remove old or weak batteries old batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts If you do not plan to use the2. HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE MENT PARTS THERETO Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts WARNING Service and maintenance should only be performed by a qualified technician SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 PARTS DIAGRAM SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11
3. Tool for a week or more remove the batteries Use only fresh batteries of the required size Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries Testing Batteries Test the battery power when the Tool does not turn on or has weak volume or will not tune properly or operates errati cally SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Set the MODE to VLF very low frequency To test the batteries in the left battery compartment set BATT TEST to B1 To test the battery in the right battery compartment set BATT TEST to B2 see Figure 9 Figure 9 VERY LOW FREQUE Battery Test DISCRIMINA TOR DETECTOR Area Figure 10 If the pointer on the viewmeter is within the BATT scale s green area the batteries have enough power If the point er is not within the green area the batter ies need to be replaced see Figure 10 Meter Adjustment SERAANATAR OE TETON a Center Point CMSA Sea Alignment Control Figure 11 Set MODE to OFF Using a screw driver adjust the alignment control until the pointer lines up with O on the scale see Figure 11 Page 5 Earphone Use HEADPHONE Jack Figure 12 Stereo earphones not included can be connected to the Tool Using ear phones saves battery power and makes it easier to identify changes in the sound patterns Earphones are connected to the ear jack on the side of the Control Housing see Figure 12 When using ear
4. tunes the balance be tween the tool s receiver and the transmit ter circuitry to provide consistent pointer and tone indications A O N MODE ron VOLUME sat E E oJ lO MIN MAX N Figure 14 Figure 15 To Tune do the following and see Figure 14 and 15 above 1 Rotate VOLUME to the 10 o clock position 2 Set MODE to VLF Page 6 3 Set GROUND DISCRIMINATION and SENSITIVITY to mid range Sel Figure 16 Hold the search coil at least 1 foot away from the ground and any metal object Hold down the red button on the handle and slowly rotate TUNE until the viewmeter pointer rests at or near 0 see Figure 16 As you use the Tool to search for items you can fine tune by using the other control see Fine Tuning the Tool on page 8 Note To return the pointer to the center of the viewmeter at any time simply press the red button on the handle TESTING THE TOOL You must first test the detector to find out how it reacts to different metals It can be tested indoors or outdoors SKU 43149 Indoor Testing Figure 17 After removing watches rings or any other metal jewelry place the de tector on a wooden or plastic table Adjust the search coil s angle so that For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 the flat part faces upward see Figure 17 Note Never test on a floor inside a build ing as it may have a type of metal present Set MODE to TR
5. 1 Move a sample of the material being tested example coin or gold ring about 2 inches above the search coil Note The Tool will not detect without mo tion You must move the object since you are not sweeping the Tool If the Tool detects the material the NON FERROUS and FERROUS indi cators flash and the pointer moves to FERROUS or NON FERROUS while the detector determines the type of metal it is detecting If it detects non ferrous metal it also sounds a tone If the Tool does not detect the materi al check the battery power and verify that the search coil is properly con nected Also you might need to fine tune the detector see next page Outdoor Testing Locate an area outdoors where there is no metal present Place a sample of the material to be tested coin or gold ring on the ground Set MODE to TR1 With the search coil being held ap proximately 1 to 2 inches above the ground slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample Sweep in a side to side mo tion as follows Page 7 FADS a E oN N a Wrong ab SA a Figure 18 4 Sweep slowly to avoid missing tar gets Never raise the sweep coil while sweeping sweep back and forth as if it was a pendulum see Figure 18 5 Ifthe Tool detects the item it sounds a tone and the pointer moves to the type of metal it found After detect ing metal switch MODE TR1 to TR2 to determine the quality of the metal I
6. METAL DETECTOR SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 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 2000 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 Manual Revised 09c SPECIFICATIONS 15 Built in Battery Tester metals 3 25 Ib Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safe ty warnings and precautions assembly instructions operating and maintenance procedures parts list and diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING When using tool basic safety precautions should always be fol lowed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all
7. Once a target is found the display does not show the correct metal type May be more than one target in the area If target is heavily oxidized an incorrect reading may occur This does not signify a problem with the detector It may be a type of metal which is not recognizable to the detector SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 PARTS LIST Part Description _ Mfr s PartNo Part Description _ Mfr s Part No 6 LiningBoard SQC8 683 031_ 26 ScrewsM4x28 8 Screws ST2 9x8 GB845 85_ 9 Hande SQC6 465 033 _ 10 ScrewsST3 9x16 SQC6 170 030 6 31 Head Knob Screw SQC6 354 021_ 32 Head Knob Nut _ SQC6 354 022 _ 36 Board SQC8 610 157 _ Spring Washer _GB808 76_ 19 NutM6x0 5 O Nut M6 x 0 75 GB808 7 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND 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
8. ad warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflex es are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Maintenance For your safety main tenance should be performed regu larly by a qualified technician People with pacemakers should con sult their physician s before using this product Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pace maker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 14 Warning The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situ ations 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 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts Diagram and Parts Lists are present If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 PREPARING TO OPERATE Assembly Lock Nut Fi Figure 1 Figure 2 1 Turn the lock nut on the stem clock wise to loosen see Figure 1 2 Adjust the length of the stem so that w
9. arch coil to 1 2 to 2 inches above the ground 2 Ifthe pointer swings to the right turn GROUND to the left If the pointer swings to the left turn GROUND to the right 3 Lift the search coil about 12 inches from the ground and press the red button on the handle The pointer will return to the center Repeat these three steps until the pointer stays close to the center each time you lower the search coil to the ground Page 8 4 After setting GROUND the Tool is ready for the soil type at that particu lar site It will not need to be reset until you move to a new location Adjusting DISCRIMINATION Discrimination is the Tool s ability to differentiate between types of metal This setting determines whether the detector will distinguish between different types of ferrous and non ferrous metals If MODE is set to TR2 start with DISCRIMINATION set to mid range While the Tool is being used adjust DISCRIMINATION to the best position As you set it higher the detector becomes more sensitive to the differences between large aluminum and gold pieces for example but other valuable items such as coins and small rings might be over looked As you set DISCRIMINATION to higher levels the detector first does not detect small pieces of silver paper then thick foil and finally metal objects like cola pull tabs Each time you change areas you must reset DISCRIMINATION False Signals and Detection Hints As you sweep the
10. f nothing was detected try again make sure the search coil is being moved properly 6 The detector will respond strongly when it detects most valuable metal objects If the signal does not repeat after being swept over the target a few times the target is probably junk metal 7 False signals can occur from elec trical interference large irregular pieces of junk metal or finding trash on the ground False signals usually occur broken or are non repeatable 8 After finding a metal item wait a few seconds after the tone stops before continuing this allows the detector time to reset You can also press the red button on the handle to return the pointer to the center of the viewmeter SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Fine Tuning Once you practice with the unit you can fine tune it to make it more selective in what is found Adjusting SENSITIVITY To adjust the search coil s ability to detect objects at different depths in the ground rotate SENSITIVITY between MIN and MAX For maximum detection depth leave SENSITIVITY set as high as pos sible If the Tool begins to chatter de crease SENSITIVITY until the noise stops Adjusting GROUND For accurate operation it is criti cal that you take the time to correctly set GROUND GROUND tunes out false sig nals from mineralized soil yn 4 4 O S S Figure 19 To set GROUND 1 Set MODE to VLF and lower the se
11. g parts Protective electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recom mended when working Wear restric tive hair covering to contain long hair Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool 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 Stay alert Watch what you are do ing use common sense Do not oper ate any tool when you are tired For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 SKU 43149 Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that ap pears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will oper ate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re placed by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly Replacement parts and acces sories When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts will void the warranty Only use accessories intended for use with this tool Approved accesso ries are available from Harbor Freight Tools Do not operate tool if under the in fluence of alcohol or drugs Re
12. hen you stand upright with the tool held in your hand the search coil is level with and about 1 2 to 2 inches above the ground see Figure 2 REV 07f 09c For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 3 Turn the stem s lock nut counter z clockwise to lock it in place 4 Unscrew the knob on the search coil and take off the knobs and connector Insert the stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket and the stem Push the connector through the holes and tighten the knob Figure 3 5 Wind the search coil cable around the stem Make sure you leave enough slack in the cable to allow for adjust ment when you are using the Tool on uneven ground see Figure 3 Searchcoil Jack Searchcoil Plug Figure 4 6 Plug in the search coil s plug into the search coil jack on the Tool s control panel Make sure that the pins on the plug align with the holes in the jack see Figure 4 2 Note The search coils plug fits into the connector only one way Never force the plug the plug could become dam aged To disconnect the plug never pull on the cable always take hold of 3 the plug and pull it out of the connec Loosen the knob at the search coil s end then adjust the search coil s end then adjust the search coil to the de sired angle The search coil should be parallel with the ground Tighten the knob enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling Figure 5
13. instructions before using this product 1 Handle the Tool carefully at all times Dropping the Tool can cause damage to circuit boards and the case which can cause the product to work improperly 2 Only use and store the Tool in normal temperature environments Extremes in temperature can shorten the effectiveness of electronic devic es and melt or damage plastic parts 3 Avoid electrical shock Any metal detector may discover underground power lines explosives or other items which when struck could cause per SKU 43149 sonal injury Do not use this product in areas where there might be under ground 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 condi tions use reasonable caution before using the Tool If there is any ques tion about a condition being safe of unsafe do not operate the Tool Keep the Tool clean Wipe the housing after each use The search coil is washable and can be fully sub merged Never submerge the control housing Protect the control housing from rain blowing surf and heavy mist Disassemble the stem and wipe it clean after use in sandy areas Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in movin
14. phones protect your hearing by a Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening Adjust the volume to a comfortable level b Never listen at extremely high vol ume levels permanent hearing loss can result c Once the volume is set do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing OPERATION This tool distinguishes between fer rous and non ferrous metals Ferrous metals contain iron Non ferrous metals do not examples gold silver copper platinum aluminum lead and zinc When the Tool senses a metallic object the meter reading changes and the de tector might sound a tone The reaction depends on what metal is detected SKU 43149 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Basic Operation 1 Set the BATT TEST to OPERATE 2 Hold the detector comfortably then as shown in Figure 13 i rotate MODE to the arg em desired position O e Set it to VLF to test TRI the battery power a and adjust TUNE and ESN GROUND see direc O tions below and on LN page 8 Setitto TR1 tode Figure 13 tect extreme differences in metals such as between gold and iron The difference shows on the meter iron as a ferrous metal gold as a non ferrous metal Set it to TR2 to detect finer distinc tions between metals For example between aluminum and gold Tuning TUNE fine
15. search coil back and forth over the ground surface you will recognize the difference between signals that occur at random and signals that are stable and repeatable The key is to dig only for those targets that produce a strong repeatable signal This will prevent you from wasting time focusing on trash induced signals No metal detector is totally accurate Many conditions influence the success of metal detection Among the factors that influence results are the angle at which the object rests in the ground the depth of ob ject the amount of iron the object contains and the size of the object To accurately pinpoint a target 1 Once the detector detects a target that is buried continue to sweep the search coil over the target in a nar rowing side to side motion 2 Stop the search coil directly over the spot on the ground Then move the search coil straight forward away from you and straight back towards you Make a mental note of the exact spot on the surface where the detec tor beeps Repeat these steps in an X pattern The target should be directly below the X at the area where the loudest response is heard TROUBLESHOOTING False signals are being displayed Sweeping too fast or at the wrong angle Heavily oxidized metals are detected Pinpoint the target from several different angles If the detector does not display and sound the same signal each time the target is probably heavily oxidized metal
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