Discovery3 Metal Detector
(630-3008)                 Assembly                   Faxback Doc. # 17723

Assembling your Discovery3 Metal Detector is easy and requires no special
tools. Just follow these steps:

1.  Using the supplied bolt and nut with knobs, attach the searchcoil to
    the lower stem.

2.  Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem and slide the 
    lower stem into the upper stem.

    Adjust the stem to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable
    upright posture, with your arm relaxed at your side and the searchcoil
    level to, and about 1/2 to 2 inches above the ground.

3.  Wind the searchcoil cable around the stem. Leave enough slack in the
    cable to let you adjust the coil when you are hunting on uneven 
    ground. Then tighten the knob at the end of the searchcoil.

    NOTE:  To adjust the coil, simply loosen the knob.

4.  Insert the coil's plug into the matching connector on the control 
    housing. Be sure the holes and pins line up correctly.

    CAUTIONS:  Do not force the plug or you might damage it.

               To disconnect the cable, pull out the plug. Do not pull on
               the cable.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your metal detector requires two 9-volt alkaline batteries, such as Radio 
Shack Cat. No. 23-553.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Press the battery compartment covers in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Snap one battery onto each of the terminals, and place the batteries
    inside the compartments.

3.  Replace the compartment covers.

    CAUTION:  Only use fresh batteries of the required size and type.

    NOTES:  The low battery indicator lights briefly when you turn on
            power, so you know the detector is working properly and the
            batteries are good.

            If the low battery indicator stays on continuously, replace the
            batteries.

            Many metal detector problems are caused by weak, dead, or
            improperly connected batteries. If the detector does not come
            on, has weak volume, will not tune properly, has erratic
            operation, or drifts, replace the batteries.

            You can extend battery life by using headphones.

            Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the detector for
            a week or more.

USING HEADPHONES

Using headphones (not supplied) with your metal detector makes it easier to
identify subtle changes in the threshold levels for better detection
results, and also reduces drain on the batteries.

The detector has a stereo headphone jack. For the best sound, use stereo 
headphones (such as Cat. No. 33-1029 or 33-1125).

To connect headphones, insert the headphones' 1/4-inch plug into the 
headphone jack on the side of the detector's control housing.

Listening Safely 

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

    Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
    After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears 
    adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause 
    discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear headphones while operating your detector in traffic areas. This
can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard.


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