Operating instructions

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CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Do not trespass. Ask permission before venturing on to any private land.
2. Respect the Country Code. Do not leave gates open when crossing fields, and do not
damage crops or frighten animals.
3. Do not leave a mess. It is simple to extract a coin or other small objects buried a few
inches under the ground without digging a great hole. Use a sharpened trowel or knife to
cut a neat circle or triangle (do not remove the plug of earth entirely from the ground);
extract the object; replace the soil and grass carefully and even you will have difficulty in
finding the spot again.
4. Help to keep Britain tidy - and help yourself. Bottle tops, silver paper and tin cans are the
last thing you should throw away. You could well be digging them up again next year. Do
yourself and the community a favour by taking the rusty iron and junk you find to the
nearest litter bin.
5. If you discover any live ammunition or any lethal objects such as an unexploded bomb or
mine, do not touch it. Mark the site carefully and report the find to the local police.
6. Report all unusual historical finds to the landowner.
7. Familiarise yourself with the law relating to archaeological sites. Remember it is illegal
for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless permission
has been obtained from the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monument Commission for
England or the Secretary of State for the Environment in Scotland and Wales.
8. Remember that when you are out with your metal detector, you are an ambassador for our
hobby. Do nothing that may give it a bad name.
9. The law relating to treasure finds must be followed. Details of the law can be obtained
from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (Tel: [phone]) who produce
excellent literature to help you to understand how the law affects you and your hobby.
CARE OF YOUR DETECTOR
Storage
When not in use your detector should be stored in a dry warm environment. If it is not to be
used for a certain length of time it is advisable to remove the batteries to avoid leakage which
could cause serious damage. The working life of your detector will be shortened by careless
use or neglect of the unit. Think of your detector as a scientific instrument. Your detector is
designed to withstand rugged handling on any terrain, but misuse or lack of due attention will
tell in the end. After using your detector in a hostile environment (salt water, sand, etc.) The
exterior parts should be flushed with clean fresh water, paying particular attention to the head
and stems, then carefully wipe dry.