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Metal detecting is a fascinating leisure activity that can bring you a lot of satisfaction.
However, it requires a minimum of learning in order to get the most enjoyment.
Begin by familiarising yourself with your equipment and its operation on a suitable practice ground.
To do this, we recommend that you take an assortment of dierent objects: coins, everyday
items, metal rubbish, etc. Then nd a patch of ground relatively free from metal pollution and far
away from any electromagnetic interference (high voltage power lines, electric fences, domestic
appliances, etc.). For instance your garden would probably be one of the most unsuitable places
to begin as there is too much domestic waste in the vicinity.
To ensure that the site is suitable for practising, swing the coil over the ground as if detecting.
If you hear a multitude of sounds then move to another place.
Once you have found a suitable spot, arrange your objects on the ground, spacing them approximately
two coil widths apart. Before placing an object, use the device to check that there is no metal
already in the ground.
Then, take some time to observe your device’s reactions when it passes over each target. You can
then sort them according to the sound response type and try and understand what makes them
similar or dierent. If you feel comfortable with this exercise, you can also try out some of the
pre-congured settings.
When detecting, it is important that you sweep the coil parallel to the ground, using wide movements,
as close as possible to the surface (without actually touching it). Proximity to the ground will increase
the likelihood of detecting a deep target and will enable the most discreet objects to be identied
more easily. You are advised to avoid knocking the coil, as although it is designed to tolerate this kind of
stress, careful treatment will prolong the life of the device and guarantee you better perception of targets.
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