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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
at 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.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Gold Bug-2 doesn’t require a lot of care but there are a few
things you should do to keep it in peak operating condition.
1. If you’re not going to be using it for awhile, take
the batteries out. Acid damage cause by leaking
batteries can be severe.
2. Avoid extreme temperatures. Don’t leave it inside
a closed car sitting in the sun. Even worse, the trunk
of a car.
3. If you “scrub” the search coil on the ground, you’ll
eventually wear through the bottom. Replacement
coils are expensive. Instead, invest in an inexpensive
coil cover.
4. Although the Gold Bug-2 control housing is moisture
and dust resistant, it’s a good idea to put a plastic
bag or the optional “rain cover” over the control
housing if you’re hunting in the rain.
5. Keep your Gold Bug-2 dry and clean. Wipe off the
lower stem before sliding it into the upper stem, and
keep the lock nut free of sand and dirt.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Your Gold Bug-2 operates on two 9V batteries that drop into
compartments at the rear of the control housing. Snapping the
door latch in place makes the battery connection.
Figure 13.
Figure 2.
Adjust the stem length and coil
angle resting the search coil
at on the ground and about 6
inches in front of your right foot
(left foot for left-handers).
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