Minelab F3

F3 Operations Manual
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e. Carefully unlock the Battery Pack Lid by twisting the Battery
Lock Lever counter clockwise one-quarter turn. Once unlocked,
carefully pull the lid away from the Battery Pack (the lid will stay
attached to the Battery Pack by a tether – Figure 5).
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Battery
Map
Battery
Pack
Battery
Pack Lid
Battery
Lock
Lever
Figure 5: Removing the Battery Pack Lid
f. Using the battery maps, located on the side of the Battery Pack
and on the inside of the Battery Pack Lid, insert four D cell
batteries. Replace the Battery Pack Lid and rotate the Battery
Lock Lever clockwise one-quarter turn. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly, the F3 will fail to function when switched on.
NOTE
The F3 requires 4 D cell batteries for operation. Use only high
quality alkaline (LR20) or rechargeable batteries. Minelab
recommends that only rechargeable batteries with a capacity of
4000 mAH or greater be used with the F3. Rechargeable batteries
have specific charge/discharge maintenance requirements, which
should be strictly followed to ensure maximum battery life. Only
NiCad and NiMh type D cell rechargeable batteries are suitable for
use with the F3.