CONTENTS
About Your Gold Bug-2 ............................................................pg. 3
Setting Up ..................................................................................pg. 6
Hipmounting..............................................................................pg. 7
Control Panel ............................................................................pg. 8
Mode and Mineralization Switches ........................................pg. 10
Mode and Mineralization Switch Selection ...........................pg. 12
Turn On Procedure....................................................................pg. 14
Ground Reject Procedure ........................................................pg. 15
Searching ..................................................................................pg. 17
Pinpointing ................................................................................pg. 19
Target Recovery .......................................................................pg. 20
False Signals ..............................................................................pg. 23
Operating Tips ...........................................................................pg. 25
Coin Shooting, Beach and Relic Hunting ...............................pg. 26
Battery Replacement ...............................................................pg. 26
Maintenance ............................................................................pg. 27
Treasure Hunters’ Code of Ethics ............................................pg. 28
Where to Use Your Gold Bug-2 in the U.S. ..............................pg. 29
Specications ...........................................................................pg. 30
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Notes:
1. Subject to improvement or modication without notice.
2. Approximate.
3. Voltage Controlled Oscillator. Volume and frequency increase as
target is approached.
4. The Gold Bug-2 is a “motion” detector. The search coil must be
moving at least slightly to detect a target.
5. Electro-Static Insulated to eliminate certain types of false signals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fisher Research Laboratory does not warrant suitability to specic use. Fisher Research
Laboratory shall in no event be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential or indirect
damages.
Shielding .............. 100% ESI Coverage
5
Interchangeable ...............................Yes
Waterproof ........................................ Yes
Cable Length ................................7 feet
Handle Mount / Hip Mount Convertible .....................................Yes
Built-in Arm Rest and Detector Stand .........................................Yes
Batteries ............................Type ............................... (2) 9V Transistor
Life-Carbon Zinc
2
..............10-20 hours
Life-Alkaline
2
...................... 25-35 hours
Nicads
2
................................. 5-10 hours