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RECOVERING THE TARGET
When you are sure of the location of the target, it is
necessary to dig a small hole to recover it. In order to
preserve the environment, the hole should be as
small as possible. Always replace the soil and grass
which is removed.
It is essential to carry at least one of the following digging tools with you
when searching:
• small, strong digging spade
• pick
• shovel
• crowbar (for very deep objects in hard ground).
STEP 1 Before digging, clear the area of loose surface material and
check that the target signal is still there. If it is not, the target
should be amongst the surface material.
STEP 2 If the target signal is still present, dig to a depth of approx.50mm.
STEP 3 If the target cannot be seen, sweep the coil over the hole.
STEP 4 If the target signal is not heard, then the target should be in the
pile just dug.
STEP 5 Check that there are no objects buried in the soil under the pile.
STEP 6 Take care when you dig, as damaging a nugget may reduce its
value. Start digging approx.100mm in front of the target
to reduce the chance of damage.
STEP 7 Pile the diggings carefully as it may be necessary to
search them.
STEP 8 If the target is located in the soil which was removed, sweep the
coil over the pile and pinpoint its exact position.
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