Bounty Hunter Fortune Hunter User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Your Fortune Hunter Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled
metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object
in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
THE FORTUNE HUNTER HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:
1. ALL METAL DETECTION
All types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, to
valuable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.
2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes
Completely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in “DISC” mode,
with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.
Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection in
the AUTO NOTCH mode.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic
fields.
• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down.
DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.

INTRODUCTION
The Fortune Hunter is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a
variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose
detecting.
Before using your Fortune Hunter, it is important to read these instructions. This
manual's description of detection
concepts and types of metals is
necessary to avoid frustration if
you are new to the hobby of metal
detecting.
Terminology
Elimination — Reference to a metal or
target being "eliminated" means that
the detector will not emit a tone nor
light up an LCD indicator when an
object is in the coil’s detection field.
Discrimination — When the
detector emits different tones for
different types of metals, and when
the detector "eliminates" certain
metals, we refer to this as the
detector "discriminating" among
different types of objects.
Iron — Iron is a common, low-grade
metal which is often an undesirable
target. Examples of undesirable iron
objects are old cans, pipes, bolts,
and nails.
Relic — A relic is an aged object of
historical significance. Note that
many relics are made of iron, an
otherwise undesirable object in
some metal detecting applications.
Pull-tabs and Trash Items —
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage
containers are the most bothersome
items for professional and hobby
metal detectorists. These items are
generally constructed of aluminum,
iron, or steel. We have
therefore incorporated
special features into
the Fortune Hunter
to eliminate these
targets or to alert
you to their possible
presence.
Fortune Hunter FEATURES
Interchangeable
Coil System
Headphone Jack
Touchpad
Controls
S-Rod
Handle
System
Mode Indicator
S-Rod
Detector
Stand
8" Waterproof
Search Coil
Comfort
Hand-grip
Extended
Armrest
Discriminate
Control
Sensitivity Control
PRESS FOR
TARGET MODE
IRON
FOIL 5¢
NICKEL
1¢
ZINC
1¢ 10¢
25¢ 50¢
SCRAP
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EASY ASSEMBLY
Search Coil
Search
Coil
Cable
Upper
Stem
Control
Housing
Plug
Lower
Stem
Assembling your Fortune Hunter Metal
Detector is easy and requires no tools.
Just follow these steps:
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1Using the supplied bolt and knurled
knob, attach the search coil to the
lower stem.
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2Press 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.
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3Wind the search coil 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 search coil.
Note: To adjust the coil,
simply loosen the knob.
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4Insert the coil’s plug into the
matching connector on the control
housing. Be sure the holes and
pins line up correctly.
Caution:
• Do not force the plug in.
Excess force will cause damage.
• To disconnect the cable, pull on the
plug. Do not pull on the cable.
Lower
Stem
Upper
Stem
Connector
on back of
control housing
Bolt Knurled
Knob
Bottom view
Bottom side

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BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance.
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following
symptoms:
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1The unit does not turn on.
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2Low speaker volume.
●
3Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the
batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power
Switch is turned on.
IMPORTANT: Your Fortune Hunter metal detector requires two 9-Volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
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1Carefully remove the
battery compartment door
by pressing the release clip
on the right side of the door.
●
2Snap one battery onto
each of the terminals and
place the batteries inside
the compartment. Insert
one battery with the
terminals facing down,
and the second battery
with terminals facing
outward.
●
3 Replace the compartment
door by carefully inserting
opposite side of clip first.
Then press down on clip side
until battery door snaps into
place.
First Battery
Second Battery
First Battery
terminals facing in
Second Battery
terminals facing out
Release
Clip

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FORTUNE HUNTER DEMONSTRATION
Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Fortune Hunter.
I. Supplies Needed
• A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982) • A dime (10¢)
• A nickel (5¢) • Small piece of aluminum foil • A nail
II. Position your Fortune Hunter
• Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge.
• Be sure that the search coil is far away from walls or metal objects.
Keep the search coil away from any metal in the table.
• Turn off appliances or lights which cause electromagnetic interference
III. Beginning Switch Settings
• Right Knob (DISC/NOTCH) —
100% counterclockwise to low
• Left Knob (SENSITIVITY) —
click on and set to 3:00 (3/4 turn)
• Do not press any touchpads
IV. All Metal Detection
A. Wave all objects under the search coil
• NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE
V. Discriminate Mode
A. Press the DISC touchpad
B. Turn the right knob (DISC/NOTCH) to the 12:00 position.
C. Wave all objects under the search coil.
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED
D. Move the DISC/NOTCH control to different positions and eliminate the
penny from detection.
VI. Auto Notch Mode
A. Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad
B. Right knob (DISC/NOTCH) 100% counterclockwise to low
C. Wave all objects under the search coil while
slowly turning the right knob clockwise.
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED