6-function metal Detector 43150 Set up and Operating Instructions Visit our website at http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2000 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 3. Power tool use and care a. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. b. Remove the batteries from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
is any question about a condition being safe of unsafe, do not operate the Tool. 8. Keep the Metal Detector away from any lights, TVs, computers, and moble telephones. These can all cause electromagnetic interference. 9. Only the Search Coil (27) and plastic section of the Lower Leg (26) are water proof. Do not immerse the unit any further into water beyond the plastic section of the Lower Leg. 10. Keep the Tool clean. Wipe the housing after each use.
Specifications Electrical Input 6 AA Batteries (not included) Earphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack Socket Functions Battery Check Light; Ferrous Metal Detector; Tune Adjuster; One-Touch Auto Tone; Volume Control Unpacking Components & Controls Earphone Socket (17) Handle (3 / 4) Battery Cover (20) Red Tuning Button (2) When unpacking, make sure the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353.
around the two Legs. Rotate the Nut counterclockwise to lock the Legs. Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and remove the batteries before adjusting tool or installing accessories.
Note: You can extend battery life by using earphones, which require less power than the built-in speaker. Note: To check the battery power, set the Mode Switch to BATT TEST. If the dial on the View Meter does not fluctuate on the BATT TEST range, replace batteries. See Figure 3. Functions and Indicators VOLUME - Sets the sound level. TUNE - Sets the sensitivity level of the unit. NOTE: Set to the lowest setting when away from any metal objects. MODE - Sets the unit to two modes: OPERATE and BATT TEST.
Before Getting Started 1. Before beginning an outside search, you must test the unit with samples of metal. Use the following: To find ferrous metals (to “discriminate” iron), set the DISCRIMINATION dial to MIN. See Figure 5. • an iron nail • a five-cent coin (nickel) • a one-cent penny (zinc coin, after 1982) • a silver quarter Place the Metal Detector on a wooden or plastic table with the Search Coil face up. Make sure the table is away from TVs, computers, or any device that can cause interference.
5. Reset the balance of the Metal Detector. 6. Bring the nickel coins close to the Search Coil. The indicator will move to the left and the sound will get softer. Bring the silver coins close to the Search Coil. The indicator will move to the right and the sound will get louder. The midpoint is the discrimination setting for nickel. 7. a buried metal. By turning the DISCRIMINATION dial from MIN to MAX, you can determine the type of a buried item.
General Operating Instructions Once all the proper tests and adjustments have been made, the Metal Detector is ready to be used outdoors. NOTE: Make sure Metal Detector is properly balanced before use. NOTE: Be sure to keep the angle between the Search Coil and the Detector’s Lower Leg at about 140° See Figure 7. Figure 7 Figure 8 3. Sweep the Search Coil (27) slowly back and forth in an arc, keeping it about 1/2” to 2” from the ground. See Figure 8, above. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If there is interference from similar metal detectors in your searching area, lower the DISCRIMINATION and adjust the TUNE setting to stop the interference. You may also need to rebalance the Metal Detector. Maintenance And Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. If there is interference from electrical cables, TV, radio, or other electrical devices in your searching area, lower the DISCRIMINATION setting.
Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Button Cover Tuning Button Left Handle Cover Right Handle Cover Screw (ST2.9 x 12) Nut (M3) Control Box Lid View Meter Speaker Bushing Speaker Control Knobs PCB Board Lining Board Bushing Screw (St2.9 x 12) Bushing Earphone Socket Parts List Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Part 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Description Control Box Base Screw (M3 x 20) Battery Cover Screw (St2.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 43150 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
