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SETTING UP
The 1212-X comes to you just about ready to use. The only 
adjustment required is the angle of the stem. Take a look at 
page 3 and familiarize yourself with the parts of the 1212-X 
before proceeding. 
1.  Unpack  your  new  1212-X  carefully.  Save  the 
carton  and  inserts—they  may  come  in  handy  for 
future storage or shipment. 
2. Note that the search coil cable is permanently 
attached to the control housing. Be careful not to 
put any undue strain on it. 
3.  Take  a  look  inside  the  locknut  on  the  upper 
stem. Note the clear locking pad on the left-hand 
side  and  loosen  the  locknut  by  rotating  it  fully 
counterclockwise. 
4. Slip the lower stem into the upper stem, tighten 
and loosen the fit by turning the locknut. 
5.  Adjust  the  stem  length  (using  the  locknut)  and 
the coil angle (using the nylon wing nut) 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 
(to the left  of  your  left  foot  for left handers.)  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  1212-X 
IS  BALANCED  FOR  COMFORTABLE  SEARCHING  IN 
A  TIGHT  SEMICIRCLE  AROUND  THE  FRONT  OF  THE 
OPERATOR. 
6. With the stem length properly adjusted, remove 
the search coil from the lower stem (by removing 
the Delrin bolt and wing nut). Wind the cable loosely 
around the upper and lower stems and reinstall the 
search coil. 
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 TO ANY ANGLE.