Garrett EURO ACE User manual

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Euro ACE Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Ideally suited for locating
deeply buried European coins
and artefacts!

EuroACE™ 1
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
GARRETT METAL DETECTORS!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garrett
EuroACE™metal detector. This enhanced metal detector
has been specifically designed for use in highly productive
European treasure hunting environments.
The EuroACE includes Garrett's exclusive Target ID
technology and patented discrimination features. This
technology features two indicator scales that allow you to see
the detector’s discrimination setting (Lower Scale) as well
as the analysis of each detected target (Upper Scale). The
EuroACE also features Enhanced Iron Resolution (additional
notches for separating desirable targets from iron junk in
cluttered areas) and a standard 22x28cm elliptical Double-D
searchcoil engineered for optimum performance in Europe's
more challenging mineralised soils.
Backed by more than 45 years of extensive research
and development, your Garrett EuroACE metal detector is
the most advanced of its kind in the industry. Whether you
are experienced or a beginner, this machine is well suited
for a wide variety of your detecting environments. With One-
Touch™operation, the EuroACE powers on with the touch
of a single button, adjusts easily for ground minerals and is
immediately ready to begin searching.
In order to take full advantage of the special features and
functions of the EuroACE, you are urged to carefully read this
instruction manual in its entirety.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EuroACE Control Panel ........................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide.................................................................... 5
EuroACE Components............................................................. 6
List of Parts ............................................................................. 7
Detector Assembly .................................................................. 8
EuroACE Display Elements ...................................................10
Audio Features ......................................................................13
Pushbutton Controls .............................................................14
Setting Custom Modes (Discrim. Patterns) ............................19
Enhanced Iron Resolution ....................................................22
Bench Tests ........................................................................... 24
Hunting Tips With Your EuroACE Detector........................... 27
Target Pinpointing Methods..................................................31
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................35
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics............................................36
Cautions................................................................................. 37
Caring For Your EuroACE Detector .......................................38
EuroACE Warranty / Service.................................................39
EuroACE Accessories ............................................................ 41
Suggested Reading ...............................................................43

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EuroACE CONTROL PANEL QUICK START GUIDE
1. Install batteries.
The EuroACE operates with four (4) AA batteries which are
already installed by Garrett.
2. Power ON.
Press and release the ON / OFF Power button. The EuroACE
powers on in the last mode used, automatically adjusts for
ground minerals and is ready to search. (Factory default
mode is Coins.)
3. Select Mode.
Use the Mode Pushbutton to select a different detection
mode, when desired.
4. Adjust settings.
Adjust Sensitivity or Discrimination settings, if desired.
5. Begin scanning.
Lower the searchcoil to 2 to 3 cm above the ground and
scan the coil left and right at approximately 1m/second.
Battery Level
Indicator
DISCRIM and Accept/
Reject Pushbuttons
Use DISCRIM (+) or (-) to select a
cursor. Then use (/X) button to set
its discrimination on or off.
SENSITIVITY
Pushbutton
increases or
decreases
sensitivity.
MODE
Pushbutton
selects detection
mode (i.e.
discrimination
pattern).
ON / OFF
Power
Coin Depth
Indicator
indicates depth of
coin-sized target.
Mode
Indicator
Target ID Legend
indicates metal types.
Lower Scale
indicates notch
discrimination pattern.
Target ID Cursor
indicates probable
target identity.
Sensitivity
Setting
PINPOINT
Pushbutton
allows static detection
to precisely locate the
object.

One (1) control housing with
S-shaped stem
One (1) upper stem and one
(1) lower stem connected
One (1) wing nut, two (2)
mounting washers and
one (1) threaded bolt
One (1) 28x22 cm DD
searchcoil
Owner's manual
Warranty Card
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EuroACE COMPONENTS






Control
Housing
S-shaped
Stem
Upper
Stem
Lower
Stem
Search
coil
Handle
Grip
Padded
Arm Cuff
LCD
Screen
Detector
Stand
Pushbutton
Controls
Arm
strap
Spring
Clip
LIST OF PARTS
No tools are required to assemble the EuroACE. Four (4) AA
batteries are included with the detector. The box for your
detector contains the following parts:
If any part is missing, please contact your local dealer.

DETECTOR ASSEMBLY
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1. Align the holes in the mounting washers with the
small posts on the lower stem and press firmly into
place.
2. Slide the searchcoil onto the stem.
3. Insert the threaded bolt through the holes of the
lower stem and searchcoil. Hand-tighten the
searchcoil assembly with the wing nut.
4. Depress the spring clip in the S-stem and insert the
control housing into the upper stem.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. Depress the spring clip in the lower stem and adjust to
the most comfortable operating length.
6. Wrap the cable snugly about the stem with the
first turn of the cable over the stem.
7. Insert the cable connector into the connector of the
control housing and hand-tighten.
5. 6.
7. 8.
8. Adjust the arm cuff by removing the screw on the
bottom and moving it to the other hole.

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Mode—Indicates which of the five detection modes (Zero,
Jewelry, Custom, Relics or Coins) has been selected by
highlighting the corresponding word on the LCD screen.
Target ID Legend—Works in conjunction with the Target ID
Cursor to indicate a target's probable identity. Ferrous (iron)
targets will indicate on the left half, non-ferrous targets that
are thin or have low conductivity will indicate in the middle,
and thick or high conductivity targets will indicate at the right.
Target ID Cursor (Upper Scale)—The Target ID cursor, in
conjunction with the Target ID Legend, indicates the probable
identity of a detected target. The upper scale consists of
twelve (12) graphic segments for Target ID.
Lower Scale—The lower scale, or Notch Discrimination
Scale, indicates the discrimination pattern. The EuroACE will
produce an audible target response for the pixels that are
switched on, and no audible response for those that have
been switched off. The Target ID Cursor will always indicate
all targets.
The discrimination pattern can be adjusted by changing
modes and/or using the DISCRIM and Accept/Reject (/X)
pushbuttons (see page 16).
Coin Depth Indicator—The depth of a coin, or similar sized
target, is indicated in 5cm increments. Sweep over the target
with the searchcoil 2 to 3cm from the soil to get the most
accurate reading. Note: targets larger than a coin may display
shallower than actual depth while targets smaller than a coin
may display deeper than actual depth.
EuroACE DISPLAY ELEMENTS
The EuroACE is designed with Garrett’s exclusive Graphic
Target ID technology, which indicates the probable
identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads
from ferrous metals (e.g. iron) on the left to low conductivity
metals in the middle to high conductive metals (e.g. pure
silver) on the right.

Mode
Indicator

Target
ID Cursor
(Upper Scale)

Target ID
Legend

Discrimination
Pattern (Lower
Scale)

Battery
Level
Indicator

Coin Depth
Indicator

Sensitivity
Indicator

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Headphone Jack—Any headphones with a 1/4” plug can be
inserted into the jack at the rear of the Control Housing.
Battery Level Indicator—Indicates the current battery
condition. The detector will maintain full performance until
the batteries need to be replaced. Replace batteries when
there is only 1 segment remaining. NiMH rechargeable
batteries may be used, but may have a shorter life per charge.
You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on
battery type and quality.
Access and replace the batteries by sliding the cover off
the control housing. Remove batteries when the EuroACE will
be stored for longer than 30 days.
 Sensitivity Indicator—The EuroACE has eight (8) settings
for sensitivity. (See page 18 for information on when to adjust
your sensitivity settings.)
AUDIO FEATURES
Tone ID—The Tone ID feature produces three distinct audible
tones based on a target’s metal type and conductivity:
 • High conductivity targets (such as silver) produce a
unique belltone signal.
 • Mediumtolowconductivity targets(such asjewelryor
small gold), produce a medium-pitched audio signal.
 • Ferrous targets (such as iron and nails)produce
a low-pitch audio signal.

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PINPOINT Pushbutton
Press and hold the Pinpoint
pushbutton to determine the exact location of a target.
To use the pinpoint function, position the searchcoil to the
side of the target's suspected location at a fixed height above
the ground (e.g. 2cm). Press and hold the Pinpoint button and
sweep the searchcoil over the target area while maintaining
the same fixed height above the ground (e.g. 2cm). Sweep
the searchcoil side-to-side and front-to-back in a crosshair
pattern to locate the peak signal. Note: it is important to
maintain a constant height during the entire Pinpointing
process to prevent ground mineralization from producing
false signals or masking the target's signal.
The bar graph on the LCD can also aid in locating a peak
signal. When pinpointing, the Upper Scale on the LCD Screen
indicates signal strength. When the greatest number of LCD
segments (increasing left to right on the scale) is shown, the
center of the searchcoil is directly over the target with the
depth of a coin-sized target shown on the depth scale.
With practice, you will be able to pinpoint objects quickly
and accurately.
DISCRIM Pushbutton
(Use in conjunction with the Accept/Reject pushbutton to
modify the discrimination pattern.)
Use the (+) or (-) DISCRIM pushbuttons to move the Target
ID cursor to the left or right. Next, use the Accept/Reject
pushbutton to modify the Lower Scale discrimination pattern.
ON/OFF Power Pushbutton
Press and release to switch the unit ON and resume hunting
with the same settings used prior to turning the unit OFF. To
restore the factory settings, press and hold the power button
for 5 to 10 seconds (until the detector produces a fast double
beep).
MODE Pushbutton
Push the MODE button to select
one of five discrimination modes (Zero, Jewely, Custom,
Relics or Coins). See the next section ("Selecting Modes") for
details on each EuroACE Mode.
PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS

ON/OFF
Power

MODE
Pushbutton

PINPOINT
Pushbutton

ACCEPT/
REJECT
Pushbutton

SENSITIVITY
Pushbutton

DISCRIM
Pushbutton

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Accept/Reject Pushbutton
(Use in conjunction with the DISCRIM
pushbuttons to modify the discrimination pattern.)
Press the Accept/Reject pushbutton to eliminate or activate
pixels located on the Lower Scale, directly below the Target
ID cursor.
As seen in the illustration below, the EuroACE has 12 pixels
or "notches" of discrimination. Any combination of these
pixels can be switched on or off based upon your preference.
There are two primary methods for modifying the Notch
Discrmination Pattern to reject a specific type of trash or
unwanted item while detecting all other metal.
The example below illustrates how to manually use both
the DISCRIM and Accept/Reject pushbuttons to modify the
Notch Discrimination pattern.
Use the DISCRIM buttons to position the Target ID Cursor above the pixel you
wish to eliminate (see above illustration). Use the Accept/Reject pushbutton
(/X) to delete this pixel from the Lower Scale (see below). This item is now
rejected.
The second method of modifying the Notch Discrimination
pattern involves the use of only the Accept/Reject pushbuttons.
When an unwanted metal target is audibly detected while
hunting, simply push the Accept/Reject button to create a
notch where the Target ID Cursor has signaled the presence
of the trash. The next time the EuroACE encounters the same
trash item, it will not produce an audible signal.
The EuroACE's Accept/Reject pushbutton (/X) can also
be used to find specific metal items. For example, if an
earring has been lost, scan the matching earring with the
EuroACE while in the ZERO mode. Note where the Target ID
cursor appears when the earring is scanned. Next, use the
DISCRIM and Accept/Reject pushbuttons to switch off all the
pixels except the one for the earring.
Note: Depending upon how the lost earring is laying in the
ground, its Target ID may shift a little; therefore, your ability
to find it will be enhanced by turning on an additional pixel
on either side. The EuroACE is now programmed to find only
the missing earring based on the conductivity of its matching
pair.
Note: The accept/reject function can be used to modify
each Mode’s discrimination pattern. Notch Discrimination
modifications made while in CUSTOM mode will be retained
when the detector is turned OFF. However, all changes made
to the Notch Discrimination pattern while in ZERO, JEWELRY,
RELICS or COINS modes will return to the factory settings
when the detector is turned OFF and back ON again.

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SETTING CUSTOM MODES (Discrimination Patterns)
The EuroACE includes five Modes. Select the mode that
best suits the targets you hope to find or use the CUSTOM
Mode to create your own personal settings. In each mode,
minor changes in the preset discrimination patterns have
been programmed to optimize hunting for such typical
target(s).
This does not mean that the detector will search only for
jewelry while in JEWELRY Mode. It simply indicates that the
discrimination pattern is optimized for locating most jewelry
items. The JEWELRY Mode will still locate coins, relics and
other non-jewelry items.
• JEWELRY Mode
The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed
to find jewelry such as rings, bracelets, watches and
necklaces. Three pixels of ferrous targets have been
excluded to ignore most nails and small iron pieces.
Some iron pixels remain in order to minimize target
masking effects (see page 23 for more on target
masking).
The LCD screen in JEWELRY Mode will appear as:
In JEWELRY Mode, the lower 3 pixels are notched out.
SENSITIVITY Pushbutton
Use the (+) or (-) SENSITIVITY buttons to step through the
eight (8) sensitivity levels, which are continuously shown on
the LCD screen.
Use higher sensitivity levels when searching for very
small or very deep targets. Use lower sensitivity levels in
locations where the detector is behaving erratically due to
excessive metallic trash, highly mineralized soils, saltwater
beaches, electrical interference or the presence of other
metal detectors.

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•CUSTOMMode
The discrimination pattern for this mode can be
programmed by the operator. The factory preset for
the CUSTOM Mode is the same as the COINS Mode.
Once you have changed the discrimination pattern of
the CUSTOM Mode to your preferences, the EuroACE
will retain your CUSTOM discrimination pattern. (For
information on the use of the DISCRIM and Accept/Reject
pushbutton controls, see pages 15–17.)
•COINS Mode
The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed
to find all types of coins and eliminate trash items
such as iron and foil. Four pixels of ferrous targets
and a narrow notch of foil have been excluded in the
COINS Mode. European coins, ranging from modern to
ancient, can potentially register almost anywhere on
the detector's Target ID due to their wide variance in
size, thickness and metal content.
Minimal discrimination is thus desired when
hunting European coins. Some pulltabs and pieces
of tabs may not be eliminated from detection. Some
digging of junk targets is to be expected, such as
aluminum cans.
For COINS Mode, the discrimination pattern will
appear as illustrated below.
In COINS Mode, 4 pixels under ferrous and one pixel of foil are notched out.
•RELICSMode
The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed
to eliminate small iron pieces, while detecting good
targets in the lower conductivity range, such as lead,
brass and bronze. Two pixels of ferrous have been
removed and the pattern will appear as:
In RELICS Mode, the lowest 2 ferrous pixels are notched out.
In ZERO Mode, the discrimination pattern shows all 12 pixels are on.
•ZERO Mode
The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed
to detect every type of metal and should be used
when you want to find all metal items or when the
material of the desired object is unknown. As seen in
the illustration below, all 12 discrimination pixels are
switched on—indicating that no metal targets have
been notched out (eliminated).
Switch to the Zero Mode to aid in locating a target
when its signal is inconsistent. Such signals could
mean a trash target is close to a good target.

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ENHANCED IRON RESOLUTION
The EuroACE features increased resolution (i.e. more
pixels) of iron discrimination. This additional resolution allows
more precise control of how much iron discrimination can be
applied. In the example shown below, an iron object can often
"mask" out the signal of an adjacent good target.
To prevent this from happening, use the DISCRIM and
Accept/Reject pushbuttons to select just enough discrimin-
ation to reject the iron trash (e.g. small nail, as seen in
Illustration 1). By using only a minimal amount of iron
discrimination, your detector will continue to detect the coin
and nail together (see Illustration 2) and "masking" will not
cause you to miss a good target. See example settings shown
on the following page.
Iron targets, such as the nail shown above, can sometimes mask a good target. If
too much iron discrimination is applied, the good target can be missed. Read page
23 to learn how to apply the proper amount of iron discrimination to eliminate the
nail shown in Illustration 1 and still detect the good target shown in Illustration 2.
In the illustration above, the EuroACE is operating in RELICS Mode, with
two pixels of iron discriminated. The nail seen in Illustration 1 (on page 22)
registers above the third pixel. These ferrous targets can be eliminated from
detection by using the Accept/Reject pushbutton (/X) to turn off the third
pixel from the left.
In Illustration 2, one of the same iron nails is laying above a good coin target.
Since three pixels of ferrous have been notched out, the nail by itself would
not be detected; however, the two objects have a combined conductivity of
four pixels.
Therefore, the good target is detected due to the combined conductivity
being higher than that of the discriminated target (nail) alone.
Example: Preventing Target Masking with Enhanced Iron Resolution
Illustration 1 Illustration 2

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BENCH TESTS
You should conduct bench tests to become more familiar
with your detector’s operation. To conduct a bench test:
1. Place the searchcoil on a flat, non-metallic surface that is
several feet from other metallic objects.
2. Select the ZERO mode.
3. Pass various metal objects (coins, bottle caps, nails, etc.)
across the searchcoil at a distance of 8 to 10 cm. Your metal
detector will audibly and visually identify the target.
4. Perform this test in all the modes available on your
detector. Observe the sounds as well as the graphics on
the LCD that are made in each mode.
5. Record the results of your bench tests and refer to them
when hunting in the field.
Small,
rusty iron
nail
Once you have determined how your test targets register
on the Target ID during bench tests, test them in the soil. Bury
your targets at recorded depths to create a "test plot." Note
how various targets read based upon whether they are lying
in the ground flat or at various angles.
Keep accurate records or surface markers to indicate your
test plot targets and their depths. Try testing these targets
again in several months after the ground has settled, during
periods of extreme drought or after a soaking rain. Take note
of any changes in how these targets are detected.
The following illustrations depict a EuroACE in ZERO Mode
scanning selected targets during a bench test. (Note: these are "air
tests" conducted in a pristine environment. The target ID scale can
be influenced by the soil as well as the conductivity, permeability,
thickness, size, shape and orientation of the target.)
TARGET TARGET ID DISPLAY
Aluminum
foil

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TARGET TARGET ID DISPLAY
large size
lead
musket ball
(10-15 mm)
Small, 14k
gold ring
medium
size
Roman
bronze
coin
Thick
Spanish
silver coin
small
bronze
coin
• Ifyouarenewtometaldetecting,startsearchinginareas
with sandy and loose soil to make it easier to learn how to
use your metal detector, pinpoint and dig targets.
• Keepyoursearchcoilheightapproximately2to3cmabove
and parallel to the ground at all times for best detection
results.
• Walkslowlyasyouscanyoursearchcoilinastraightline
from side to side at a speed of about 1 meter per second.
Advance the searchcoil about half the length of the
searchcoil at the end of each sweep.
HUNTING TIPS WITH YOUR EuroACE
CORRECT
SWING
INCORRECT
SWING
Small,
hammered
silver coin

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Scan side
to side
approx.
1m per
second.
Walk slowly to allow
overlapping of your
searchcoil
by 14 cm
1m/sec
1m/sec
1m/sec
Overlap Swing
by 14 cm
Overlap Swing
In order to fully search an area, overlap the swings of your searchcoil by
half the length of the coil (about 14 cm). Sweep the searchcoil in a straight
line or with a slight arc at a sweep speed of about 1m/sec.
• Isolating adjacent targets. The narrow detection field
of the EuroACE's DD searchcoil allows better separation of
adjacent targets versus a similar size concentric searchcoil.
Use narrow swings of the searchcoil in trashy areas to isolate
good targets amongst the trash.

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• Swing your searchcoil parallel to plow lines and the
water's edge. This will minimize the negative effects caused
by uneven ground in plowed fields and varying amounts
of moisture near the water. Do not swing the searchcoil
perpendicular to plow lines and the water's edge, as this may
produce abrupt changes in ground response that can reduce
the detector's performance.
Standard pinpointing method using the Pinpoint button
(see page 15). In this method, position the searchcoil to the
side of the target's suspected location. Press and hold the
Pinpoint button, then sweep the searchcoil side-to-side and
front-to-back in a crosshair pattern to locate the peak signal.
You will notice the greatest number of pixels on the upper
scale and the strongest audio (loudest sound) as you pinpoint
the peak target signal. (See LCD meter illustration below.)
TARGET PINPOINTING METHODS
5-10cm
5-10cm
Indicates detected target
Indicates target pinpointing
center of the 28 x 22 cm
PROformance searchcoil.
Note: The EuroACE DD searchcoil's "hot spot" is under the
center of the coil, just ahead of its stem mount. The opening
just ahead of the stem mount can serve as your reference
point for pinpointing.

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• Alternative pinpointing technique: DD-wiggle. Quickly
locate targets without using the Pinpoint button as follows.
Continuously swing the searchcoil side-to-side using fast,
narrow swings of 5–10cm (i.e. wiggle). While continuing
this side-to-side wiggle, slowly move the searchcoil sideways
toward the target's suspected position until the audio
response produces a consistent, symmetric beat. This
indicates the lateral left-to-right position of the target. Then
locate the target's front-to-back position by rotating around
90° and repeating the same process.
• Alternative pinpointing technique: DD-tip or tail. In the
standard pinpointing method described on pages 15 and 31,
the target is pinpointed beneath the center of the searchcoil.
Some detectorists using DD coils prefer to pinpoint off the tip
or tail of the searchcoil.
Traditional pinpointing technique using Pinpoint pushbutton.
Note: It is important to maintain a constant searchcoil height
above the ground (e.g. 2cm) during the entire Pinpointing
process to prevent ground mineralization from producing
false signals or masking the target's signal.
(Left) Press and hold the
Pinpoint pushbutton during this
technique. Sweep the searchcoil
side-to-side to center the target
(the point where the strongest
audio response is heard and the
maximum LCD pixels on the top
row are displayed).
Then, pull the searchcoil slowly
toward you, while noting the
target signal (see Image A).
DD "tip" pinpointing technique
PUll coil toward yoU
5-10cm
5-10cm
Indicates detected target
Indicates target position
Image A
Image B Once the target signal drops off
(both audibly and on the LCD
meter), shallow targets should
be located immediately in front
of the searchcoil's tip (see Image
B). Deep targets will be under or
just inside your searchcoil's tip.
This is because the conical shape
of the searchcoil's detection field
begins bending in slightly as the
depth increases (see Image C).

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You can reverse this pinpointing technique to pinpoint off
the DD coil's tail; in this case, push the coil away from you.
The audio and LCD meter will place the target just off the
searchcoil's tail.
Tip: Practice any or all of these various pinpointing options in
your test plot. Choose the technique that works best for you.
As you improve your pinpointing accuracy, you will dig smaller
holes and increase your productive hunting time.
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
No power 1. Ensure batteries are installed in the correct position.
2. Replace all old batteries with all new batteries.
Erratic sounds or
target ID cursor
movement
1. Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected and the coil
cable is snugly wound around the stem.
2. If using the detector indoors, be aware that excessive
amounts of electrical interference exists, plus excessive
amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls.
3. Reduce your sensitivity setting.
4. Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or other
metal structures such as electrical power lines, wire fences,
benches, etc.
Intermittent Signals
Intermittent signals typically mean you’ve found a deeply
buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for
your detector to read. Scan from different directions to help
define the signal. In the case of multiple targets switch to the
ZERO Mode or press the pinpoint button to precisely locate
all targets. In trashy areas, use the Super Sniper™ searchcoil.
(NOTE: Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals. You can
identify iron targets in ZERO Mode).
I’m not finding
specific targets
Ensure you are using the correct mode for the type hunting
you are doing. If specifically hunting for coins, COINS mode
should be your best choice to eliminate other undesirable
targets. You may also use the ZERO mode, which detects all
metal targets to ensure desired targets are present.
Target ID Cursor
bounces
If your Target ID Cursor bounces erratically, chances are
you’ve found a trash target. However, a Target ID Cursor may
bounce if a good target (such as a coin) is not parallel to the
searchcoil (e.g. on edge). It may also bounce if there is one
or multiple “junk” targets laying next to the good target. Scan
from different directions until your Target ID Cursor becomes
more stable.
NOTE: Large, flat pieces of iron—depending on their
orientation in the ground—can read as a good target or can
cause erratic Target ID Cursor movement.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Image C

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The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure hunt
clubs endorse and hobbyists follow to preserve our exciting
hobby of metal detecting. We encourage you to do the same:
• Iwillrespectprivateandpublicproperty,allhistoricaland
archaeological sites and will do no metal detecting on
these lands without proper permission.
• I will keep informed on and obey all local and national
European legislation relating to the discovery and reporting
of found treasures.
• Iwillaidlawenforcementofficialswheneverpossible.
• I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind,
including fences, signs and buildings.
• IwillalwaysfilltheholesIdig.
• I will not destroy property, buildings or the remains of
deserted structures.
• I will not leave litter or other discarded junk items lying
around.
• IwillcarryallrubbishanddugtargetswithmewhenIleave
each search area.
• IwillobservetheGoldenRule,usinggoodoutdoormanners
and conducting myself at all times in a manner which will
add to the stature and public image of all people engaged
in the field of metal detection.
METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS
When searching for treasure with your Garrett detector,
observe these precautions:
• Never trespass or hunt on private property without
permission.
• Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be
buried.
• Nationalandstateparks/monuments,etcareabsolutely
off-limits.
• Deepseekingdetectorscandetectconcealedpipes,wiring
and other potentially dangerous material. When those are
located, the proper authorities should be notified.
• Do not hunt in a military zone where bombs or other
explosives may be buried.
• Do not disturb any pipeline, particularly if it could be
carrying flammable gas or liquid.
• Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target,
particularly in areas where you are uncertain of the ground
conditions.
• Ifyouareunsureaboutusing yourmetaldetectorin any
area, always seek permission from the proper authorities.
CAUTIONS