Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 101 Pioneer
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OWNER’S MANUAL The Basics of Metal Detecting Y our Pioneer 101 Metal Detector incorporates Motion Detection T echnology . Movement over an object is required in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
2 INTRODUCTION The Pioneer 101 is a user-friendly instrument, requiring only a minimum of operator skill, yet delivering effective performance over a wide range of conditions and applications.
3 EASY ASSEMBL Y Search Coil Search Coil Cable Upper Stem Control Housing Plug Lower Stem Assembling your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector is easy and requires no tools. Just follow these steps: ● 1 Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.
4 BA TTERIES IMPOR T ANT : Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage. CHECK THE BA TTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms: ● 1 The unit does not turn on. ● 2 Low speaker volume.
5 Pioneer 101 DEMONSTRA TION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Pioneer 101. I. Supplies Needed • A quarter (25¢) • A nickel (5¢) • A Penny (1¢) • A small piece of aluminum foil • A Nail II. Position your Pioneer 101 • Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge.
6 The Pioneer 101 is a “ motion ” detector . This means that the search coil must be moving to detect the presence of metal. When practicing with a stationary metal detector , keep the target moving over the coil. Objects held still under the search coil will not be detected.
7 OPERA TION T ONE MODE A UDIO RESPONSES NO RESPONSE Iron & Steel LO W T ONE Gold & Nick el BROKEN T ONE Old & New Pull T abs HIGH T ONE Copper , Silver & Brass TONE DISCRIMINA TION (continued) (Toggle switch to the Right) Classifies detected metal objects by emitting a low or high tone.
8 OPERA TION AUTO GROUIND CONTROL: The Pioneer 101 automatic Ground T rack feature allows operation in virtually all soil conditions, regardless of mineral content.
9 ST ANCE Stand with your arm extended in front of your body . Don ’ t bend or stoop; stand in a comfortable position. Hold the unit so that the search coil is about 1/2-inch above the ground. Adjust the search coil so that it is parallel to the ground.
10 IN THE FIELD (cont.) 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.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting steps may assist you in case you ’ re having problems with your Pioneer 101. YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING ERRA TIC SIGNALS WHEN YOU ’ RE IN THE FIELD. Y our SENSITIVITY may be set too high. T ry reducing the SENSITIVITY slightly until the false signaling disappears.
12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Pioneer 101 Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so that you can enjoy it for years. Handle the metal detector gently and carefully .
13 MET AL DETECTING APPLICA TIONS COINSHOOTING The most popular application for metal detectors CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED: ● 1 T oggle switch to the left (disc. mode). ● 2 Discriminate knob at 3:00 (3/4 turn). Only silver , copper and brass will be detected.
14 MET AL DETECTING APPLICA TIONS (cont.) trash items. Gold rings will induce a low sound. Be aware that some pull-tabs can also induce a low tone. Silver will induce a high tone.
ACCESSORIES 15 MAXIMIZE YOUR METAL DETECTING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE OPTIMAL BOUNTY HUNTER ACCESSORIES 4 INCH COIL Great for searching in trashy areas with its smaller target area. Also perfect for gold prospecting and fitting into tight spaces. 10 INCH COIL For maximum depth detection.
TREASURE HUNTER ’ S CODE OF ETHICS: 1 . Respect the rights and property of others. 2 . Observe all laws, whether national, state or local. 3 . Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures. 4 . Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in the holes.
An important point after buying a device Pioneer 101 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Pioneer 101 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Pioneer 101 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pioneer 101 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pioneer 101 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Pioneer 101, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pioneer 101.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Pioneer 101. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Pioneer 101 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
