Mylek MYMD1061 User manual

User Manual -
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METAL DETECTOR
MYMD1061
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Introduction
General Information
Please read the entire instruction manual before using the
product and then save it for future reference. We reserve the right
for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes made
to technical data. If you have any questions concerning technical
problems please contact our Customer Services on 0800 091 3171.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Safety instructions
3. Manual
4. Metal Detector
5. Plastic Shovel
6. Earphones
7. Environmental Responsibilities
8. Warranty
Safety Instructions
General safety instructions for metal detectors:
Warning: Read all the instructions. Failure to comply
with the following instructions can lead to electric
shocks, fires or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Features
With your Metal Detector, you can hunt for coins, relics, jewellery, gold, and silver
just about anywhere. This metal detector is very versatile and easy to use.
The detector’s features include:
EARPHONE JACK –lets you connect earphones to the detector for privacy.
VIEW METER AND POINTER –shows the probable type of metal being detected.
WATERPROOF SEARCH COIL –lets you use the detector’s search coil even
under water.
NOTE: The search coil is waterproof, but the control housing is not waterproof.
ADJUSTABLE STEM –lets you adjust the detector’s length for comfortable use.
NOTE: Your metal detector requires six AA alkaline batteries (not supplied)
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics
All treasure hunters might be judged by the example you set. Here are a few basic
rules you should follow while using your detector.
• Always get permission before searching any site.
• Respect the rights and property of others.
• Observe and respect all national and local laws while treasure hunting.
• Never destroy historical or archeological treasures. If you are not sure about
an object you have found, contact a museum or historical society in your area.
• Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in any holes you dig.
• Use your detector only in safe areas.
• Dispose of any junk you find, only in approved areas. Do not leave it for the
next treasure hunter to find.
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Adjusting the Stem
Follow these steps to adjust the metal detector’s stem.
1. Carefully turn the stem’s lock nut clockwise until it
loosens.
2. Lengthen or shorten the stem so when you stand
upright you are comfortable with the detector in
your hand, the search coil is level with and about
1/2 to 2 inches above the ground with your arm
relaxed at your side.
3. Carefully turn the stem’s lock nut counter clockwise
to lock it in place.
Adjusting the Search Coil
Loosen the knobs at the search coil’s end, then adjust the
search coil to the desired angle. (The search coil should be
parallel with the ground.) Tighten the knobs just enough to
keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling.
Installing Batteries
You need six AA batteries to power your detector (not supplied).
CAUTION:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If the detector is not to be used or to be stored remove the batteries to avoid
leakage.
1. If the detector is on, turn VOLUME on the control housing to
the OFF position, (The control clicks.)
2. Carefully press on the battery compartment cover and slide
the cover off in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment.
4. Carefully replace the cover.
CAUTION:
• Always remove old or weak batteries if the unit is not used or is stored,
batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
• Please change the batteries when LOW BAT light shows.
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Using Earphones
You can connect a pair of earphones (supplied) to the detector so you can listen
to it privately. Using earphones also saves battery power and makes it easier to
identify subtle changes in the sounds you hear, for better detection results.
LISTENING SAFELY
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use earphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before plugging in the earphones. Carefully
adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the
volume level. High Volume levels can cause discomfort and damage your
hearing.
To connect earphones to the detector, insert the earphones’
1/8-inch plug into the EAR jack on the side of the control
housing.
NOTE: The detector’s internal speaker disconnects when you connect
earphones.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Never wear earphones while operating your detector near high-traffic areas.
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Operation
Preparing the Detector
Your metal detector distinguishes between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals such as gold, copper,
platinum, lead, nickel do not. The detector cannot discriminate between silver,
aluminum and fine copper.
When the detector senses a metallic object the meter reading changes.
TURNING ON THE DETECTOR
Hold the detector in a comfortable position and then
rotate VOLUME away from OFF to the desired sound
level.
TUNING THE DETECTOR
1. Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o’clock position.
2. Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint.
3. Hold the search coil about 1 foot above the ground and keep away from any
metal objects.
4.Hold down the RED button on the handle until the pointer on the view meter
rests at or near 0, then release the RED button.
5.Note: Press the RED button on the handle at any time during operation to
automatically return the pointer to 0.
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Testing and using the Detector
To learn how the detector reacts to different metals, you should test it before you
use it the first time. You can test the detector indoors or outdoors.
INDOOR TESTING
1. Remove any watches, rings, or other metal jewellery you are wearing, then place
the detector on a wooden or plastic table.
2. Adjust the search coil’s angle so the flat part faces the ceiling.
NOTE: Never test the detector on a floor inside a building. Most buildings have
metal of some kind in the floor, which might interfere with the objects you are
testing or mask the signal completely. Test with the coil in correct direction as
shown below.
3. Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o’clock position.
4.Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint.
5.Hold down the RED button on the handle until the pointer on the view meter
rests at or near 0, then release the RED button.
6.Move a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring
or a coin) about 2 inches above the search coil.
When the detector detects a ferrous metal,
sound becomes lower or even disappears.
Meanwhile the meter pointer moves to the left.
When the detector finds a non-ferrous metal the
sound becomes louder and the meter points to
the right.
If the detector does not detect the material, check the battery power and verify
that the battery is properly connected. Also, you may need to tune the detector
(see “Tuning the Detector”).
Note: If you are using a coin to test the detector, the detector detects it more
easily if you hold the coin by its flat side so it is parallel with the flat side of the
search coil (not the edge).
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OUTDOOR TESTING AND USE
1. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal.
2. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold
ring or a coin) on the ground. (If you are using valuable metals such as gold to
test the detector, mark the area where you placed the item, to help you find it
later. Do not place it in tall grass or weeds).
3. Rotate VOLUME about two-thirds clockwise. Set DISCRIMINATION to its
midpoint.
4. Press and release the RED button on the handle until the pointer is at or near 0.
Then release the RED button.
5. While holding the search coil level and about 1-2
inches above the ground slowly move the search
coil over the area where you placed the sample,
sweeping the search coil in a side-to-side motion
likebelow.
SEARCH COIL SWEEPING HINTS
• Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum. Raising the search coil
while sweeping or at the end of a sweep causes false readings. See below for
correct sweep technique.
• Sweep slowly – hurrying makes you miss targets.
• When the detector detects a ferrous metal, sound
becomes lower or even disappears. Meanwhile the
meter pointer moves to left. When the detector
finds a non-ferrous metal, it makes a louder sound
and the meter points to the right.
If the detector does not detect the material, check
the battery power and verify that the battery is
properly connected. Also, you may need to tune
the detector (see “Tuning the Detector”).
NOTE:
• The detector responds with a strong signal on the meter when it detects most
valuable metal objects. If a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search
coil over the target a few times, the target is probably junk metal.
• False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or large
irregular pieces of junk metal.
• Try finding other metal in the area. When you find a metal item, wait a few
seconds, to allow the detector time to reset (or, press the RED button on the
handle to return the pointer to the centre of the view meter).
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Fine-tuning the Detector
ADJUSTING DISCRIMINATION
After you become familiar with how your detector works, you can fine-tune it to
make it more selective in what it finds.
Discrimination is the detectors’ ability to differentiate between types of metal.
The detector’s DISCRIMINATION setting determines whether the detector will
distinguish between different types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
You can set DISCRIMINATION from minimum (fully counterclockwise), to
maximum (fully clockwise), or anywhere in between. As you set
DISCRIMINATION to higher levels, the detector first discriminates iron, then
metal objects like pull tabs and nickel.
When you set DISCRIMINATION fully clockwise the sound will be lower or even
disappear and the pointer will move to left when the unit detects discriminated
metal. Non discriminated metal will cause the sound to be higher and the
pointer will move to the right.
NOTE:
•Each time you use the detector in a different area, you must adjust the
DISCRIMINATION. Each search location presents new challenges.
• Each time after you adjust DISCRIMINATION you have to press the RED button
on the handle to return the meter pointer to 0 position.
False Signals
Because your detector is extremely sensitive, areas with high metal content and
other sources of interference might cause signals that seem confusing. The key
to handling these types of signals is to dig for only those targets that generate a
strong repeatable signal. As you sweep the search coil back and forth over the
ground, learn to recognise the difference between signals that occur at random
and signals that are stable and repeatable. Toreduce false signals when
searching scan only a small area at a time using slow, short overlapping sweeps.
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Pinpointing a target
Accurately pinpointing a target makes finding the item easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice so we suggest you practice finding and
digging up small metal objects on your own property before you search other
locations. Sometimes, targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the sweep
direction. Try changing your sweep direction to pinpoint a target.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PINPOINT A TARGET.
1. When the detector detects a buried target, continue sweeping the search coil
over the target in narrowing side-to-side sweep motion. Make a visual note of
the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps.
2. Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the
ground. Then move the search coil straight
forward away from you and straight back
towards you a couple of times. Make a visual
note of the exact spot on the ground where the
detector beeps.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 at a right angle to the original
search line, making an “X” pattern. The target
should be directly below the “X” at the point of
the loudest response.
NOTE:
• In areas where you get false signals, slow your sweep speed and use shorter
sweeps.
• Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for a long
period of time because of oxidation.
• Some nails, nuts, bolts, and other iron objects (such as old bottle caps) oxidise
and create a “halo” effect. A halo effect is caused by a mixture of natural
elements in the ground and the oxidation created by different metals. Because
of the metal mixtures, target signals might not be in a “fixed” position. This
effect makes these objects very hard to detect accurately.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SUGGESTIONS
The detector displays You might be sweeping the detector’s search
false signals. coil too fast or at the wrong angle. Sweep the
search coil more slowly and hold the detector
correctly. See “Testing and Using the
Detector” and “Pinpointing a Target”.
The detector might show a false signal if it
detects heavily oxidised metals. Try
pinpointing the target from several different
angles (See “pinpointing a Target”). If the
detector does not display the same signal
each time, the target is probably heavily
oxidised metal.
The display does not show There might be more than one target in the
the correct metal type when area you are searching.
the detector finds a target.
The target might be a type of metal that the
detector does not recognise.
If the target is heavily oxidised, the detector
might not display the correct metal type.
This is not a malfunction.
The detector makes a This is a normal function of the detector.
constant tone, then goes
silent when it finds metal
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Hygiene Supplies Direct Ltd, Castleford, England WF10 1PR declares that
the Metal Detector is exclusively manufactured and imported for Mylek.
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Environmental Responsibilities
Meaning of crossed-out wheeled dustbin:
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste,
use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local council for information regarding the collection
systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous
substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging
your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to
take back your old appliance for disposal free of charge.
SERVICE WARRANTY
Hygiene Supplies Direct guarantees the product free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase.
Should this unit be operated under conditions other than those recommended,
at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit, or any attempts made to
service or modify the unit, then the warranty will be rendered void. The product
you buy may sometimes differ slightly from illustrations. This warranty is in
addition to, and does not affect, your statutory rights.
If you have any problems with this product, please call our Help Desk
on 0800 091 3171 or email [email protected]
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