4
SETTING UP
The Gold Bug-2 comes to you just about ready to use. There
are only three steps required: sliding the lower stem into the upper
stem, connecting the loop coil to the control housing and
adjusting the angle of the search coil. Take a look at page 3
and familiarize yourself with the parts of the Gold Bug-2 before
proceeding.
1. Unpack your new Gold Bug-2 carefully. Save the
carton and inserts – they may come in handy for
future storage or shipment.
2. Slip the lower stem into the upper stem (see
previous page for Gold Bug-2 diagram).
3. Adjust the stem length and coil
angle so that the search coil rests
flat on the ground about 6 inches
in front of, and slightly to the right
of, your right foot (for left handers,
to the left of your left foot). Your
arm should be straight and relaxed
with your grip held loosely.
REMEMBER: THE LONGER THE SHAFT, THE
MORE YOU WILL HAVE TO BEND YOUR
ELBOW AND THE SOONER YOUR ARM
WILL GET TIRED. THE GOLD BUG-2 IS
BALANCED FOR COMFORTABLE
SEARCHING IN A TIGHT SEMICIRCLE IN
FRONT OF THE OPERATOR.
4. Tighten the lock nut and the nylon
wing nut on the search coil.
5. With the stem length properly
adjusted, wrap the loop cable
tightly around the upper stem and
secure it with the two Velcro
straps. Connect the cable
connector to the control housing.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS NOT
PULLED TIGHT AT THE CONTROL HOUSING
AND THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH SLACK AT
THE SEARCH COIL TO ADJUST IT AT ANY
ANGLE.
Figure 2.
Adjust the stem length and coil
angle resting the search coil flat
on the ground and about 6
inches in front of your right foot
(left foot for left-handers).
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