38 Garrett Metal Detectors
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
No power
1. Ensure batteries are installed in the correct polarity.
2. Replace all old batteries with all new batteries.
Erratic sounds and
noisy operation
1. Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected.
2. If using the detector indoors, be aware that excessive
amounts of electrical interference exists, plus excessive
amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls, etc.
Move outdoors.
3. Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or
other sources of interference such as power lines, wire
fences, fluorescent lights, excessive metal, etc.
4. Move away from interference sources
5. Perform a Frequency Scan.
6. Reduce your Sensitivity setting.
Intermittent target
signals
Intermittent signals typically mean you’ve found a deeply
buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for
your detector to read. Scan from different directions to help
define the signal, and/or scrape away some soil to get the
coil closer to the target.
Responds when
bumping coil against
rocks, etc.
Use a coil cover to cushion the coil's impact with items
such as rocks, trees, etc.
The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure hunt clubs endorse
and hobbyists follow to preserve our exciting hobby of metal detecting� We
encourage you to do the same:
• I will respect private and public property, all historical and archaeological
sites and will do no metal detecting on these lands without proper
permission�
• I will keep informed on and obey all local and national legislation relating
to the discovery and reporting of found treasures�
• I will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible.
• I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind, including fences,
signs and buildings�
• I will always fill the holes I dig.
• I will not destroy property, buildings or the remains of deserted structures�
• I will not leave litter or other discarded junk items lying around.
• I will carry all rubbish and dug targets with me when I leave each search
area�
• I will observe the Golden Rule, using good outdoor manners and
conducting myself at all times in a manner which will add to the
stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal
detection�
METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS
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