Bounty Hunter Fortune Hunter Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES

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Bounty Hunter

®

Carry Bag

Rugged double-stitched construction – CBAG-W

Bounty Hunter® Pouch & Digger Combo

Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. – TP-KIT-W

Stereo Headphones

Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with
true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor,
4’ cable.

– HEAD-W

Pinpointer

Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator
and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. – PIN POINTER-W

Bounty Hunter

®

Sand Scoop

Large scoop with filtering holes. Made of strong plastic. – SAND SCOOPBH

Coil Covers

Protect your coil from abrasion and damage.
10” Coil Cover – 10COVER
8” Coil Cover – 8COVER-N
4” Coil Cover – 4COVER

Replacement/Accessory Search Coils

10” Magnum Coil – 10COIL
8” Replacement Standard Coil – 8COIL-N
4” Gold Nugget Coil – 4COIL

9” Heavy-Duty Digging Tool

Metal blade with comfortable plastic handle and depth gauge – TROWEL-2

Digging Tool

Light and practical wide blade digging tool. – TROWEL-W

Bounty Hunter® T-Shirt

100% cotton with Bounty Hunter® Logo. Sizes: S, M, LG, XL & XXL –

BHTSHIRT

Bounty Hunter® Baseball Cap

One size fits all, with Bounty Hunter® logo. – BHCAP

Gold
Prospecting Kits

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.

MFH Rev.3 043013

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
searchcoil

Comfort
Hand-grip

Extended
Armrest

Discriminate
Control

Sensitivity Control

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First Texas Products, LLC

1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.

El Paso, TX 79936

[phone]

TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:

• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.

• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s
permission.

• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.

• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.

• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private
property.

• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and
courtesy at all times.

• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.

• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself
with courtesy and consideration of others

FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LLC

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in

workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from

date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events is

limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is

limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter

Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products,

LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this

product is not covered by this warranty.

Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.

Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution.

Warranty does not cover shipping costs

According to FCC part 15.21

Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 Class B

Copyright ©2010 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form, except for the

inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

Bounty Hunter

®

is registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.

www.detecting.com

MADE IN THE USA

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EASY ASSEMBLY

Searchcoil

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:

●

1 Using the supplied bolt and knurled

knob, attach the searchcoil to the
lower stem.

●

2 Press 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.

●

3 Wind the searchcoil 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 searchcoil.

Note:

To adjust the coil,

simply loosen the knob.

●

4 Insert 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.

Upper
Stem

Lower
Stem

Connector
on back of
control housing

Bolt

Knurled
Knob

Button view

Button side

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector
or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only

• Using detector near • Move away
power lines

from power lines

• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity at least 30’ apart

• Highly oxidized • Only dig up
buried object repeatable

signals

• Environmental •

Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease

Constant low tone •

Discharged batteries

• Replace batteries

or

constant repeating

• Wrong type of • Use only 9V

tones

batteries alkaline batteries

LCD does not lock • Multiple targets •

Move coil slowly

on to one target ID present at different angles
or detector emits • Highly oxidized
multiple tones target

• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivity
too high

No power, no • Dead batteries • Replace batteries
sounds • Cord not connected •

Check connections

securely

• Not moving •

Sweep searchcoil

Searchcoil from side-to-side