you know that it is time to change your batteries. When the battery test is done, leave the knob in
the lowest position. This is the All-Metal setting. Sweep your coil about 3 inches above the
targets. You should get a positive target response from all of the targets. Try sweeping your coil
at different heights above the targets to see what kind of different responses you get. You may
also try setting some of the targets on edge to hear the different responses you will get as well.
Once you have practiced in the All-Metal Mode, try turning the knob to various discrimination
levels. The knob is clearly marked for what will be tuned out. Please remember that everything
below your discrimination setting will be tuned out as well. For example: if you tune out pull-
tabs, you will lose nickels, foil and iron. Take some time to practice with the discrimination
settings. You may notice that targets less than one inch away from the coil may sound off even
though they have been tuned out. If this occurs, lift the coil an inch or two and the detector
should stop responding to the target.
When you find a target, the next step will be to pinpoint it. Pinpointing is a process of narrowing
your search pattern so you can dig up your target making as little of a hole as possible. You can
practice by using the targets that you already have. Pick one of the targets and swing the coil
over it and notice where the beeps are occurring. Shorten and slow your swing until you are only
swinging the coil a few inches and note where the beeps are happening. Next, you will want to
get a 90° reading on your target. This can be accomplished be either turning your body to the
right or left and swinging the coil over the target or by simply pushing the coil forwards and back
over the target. Whatever methods you use, bring the swings down to only a couple of inches and
note where the beeps are. They should overlap the previous beeps and give you the best spot to
dig. You may want to bury various targets and create a test patch. This will help you practice
your detecting skills.
Congratulations, you have just learned how to operate your new Compadre metal detector, but
experience is the best teacher. I would recommend that you get out and practice what you have
learned as much as possible. Any time spent using your detector will give you valuable
experience.
WARRANTY SERVICE
Your Tesoro metal detector is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, the terms of which are
listed below. If your metal detector should require service, you may return it to the Tesoro
factory at the address below.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
This instrument is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship as long as it is
owned by the original consumer purchaser. This warranty is not transferable and is valid only if
the warranty registration card has been completed and mailed within 10 days of purchase.
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