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    Once you have pinpointed a target, your objective is 
to recover it quickly and neatly, leaving no trace of your 
excavation. There are almost as many ways to do this as there 
are Treasure Hunters. Whatever works for you is good enough as 
long as you don’t break any laws, damage vegetation, or leave 
your search area looking like a World War II battlefield.
    Generally speaking, beachcombers do little if any damage to 
the environment while recovering targets. However, if you plan 
to use your 1225-X on lawns or in parks, your target recovery 
method can be very important. Two of the most successful 
methods are illustrated in a separate booklet enclosed with your 
1225-X.  
- Search Mode -
1. Minimum Depth 
  a. Very slow or fast sweep speed. 
  b. Discrimination set at “10.” 
2. Good Depth 
  a. Moderate sweep speed. 
  b. Discrimination set at “5.” 
3. Maximum Depth 
  a. Moderate sweep speed. 
  b. Discrimination set at “0.” 
4. Missed Target 
Many targets within the range of 
your 1225-X will not be 
detected unless you closely overlap 
your swings. 
Note: 
Depth is also determined by the size, shape and material of 
the target as well as the degree of ground mineralization and 
sensitivity setting.
TARGET RECOVERY
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Figure 7. Search Coil Pattern