Bounty hunter Pioneer 101 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Basics
of Metal Detecting

Your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector incorporates Motion Detection

Technology. Movement over an object is required in order for the
machine to detect the object and emit a tone.

While holding your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector as indicated in the
picture to the right, sweep the search coil slowly from side to side. While
sweeping, maintain the search coil level with the ground.

If the detector chatters, reduce the sensitivity by turning the left knob (Sensitivity)
counterclockwise.

When searching a possible target, move the search coil repeatedly over the target. Be certain that
the signal repeats during each pass over the target. If the tone does not repeat consistently, you
are probably detecting trash items or oxidation. Only dig up targets with repeatable tones.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not test the detector on the floor of a home or building.

• Most floors contain metal which will interfere with the detector’s operation.

• Unless air testing or demonstrating, use outside only.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR METAL DETECTOR

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INTRODUCTION

The Pioneer 101 is a user-friendly instrument, requiring only a
minimum of operator skill, yet delivering effective performance over a
wide range of conditions and applications.

Streamlined in appearance,
with only two operating
knobs and a mode selection
switch, the Pioneer 101 has
eliminated the two most
difficult aspects of metal
detector operation, Tuning
and Ground Balancing. Both
of these functions are automatic
with the Pioneer 101.

The Pioneer 101 will detect
in extreme ground conditions,
ranging from salt (for beach
hunting) to black sand (for
gold prospecting), with no
operator adjustments to the
circuitry and with no loss of
sensitivity.

From salt water beach
conditions to black sand
deposits common at gold
prospecting locations, the
Pioneer 101 sees through
the earth’s naturally
occurring
minerals to find
buried metals.

Pioneer 101 FEATURES

Interchangeable
Coil System

Headphone Jack

Three-Position
Toggle Switch

S-Rod
Handle
System

Meter System

Detector
Stand

8" Waterproof Coil

Comfort
Hand-grip

Padded
Armrest

Discriminate
Control

Sensitivity Control

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EASY ASSEMBLY

Search Coil

Search
Coil
Cable

Upper
Stem

Control
Housing

Plug

Lower
Stem

Assembling your Pioneer 101 Metal
Detector is easy and requires no
tools. Just follow these steps:

●

1 Using the supplied bolt and

knurled knob, attach the search
coil 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 search coil 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 search
coil.

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 out
the plug. Do not pull on the cable.

Lower
Stem

Upper
Stem

Connector
on back of
control housing

Bolt

Knurled
Knob

Bottom view

Bottom side

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BATTERIES

IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal

performance.

Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.

CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the
following symptoms:

●

1 The unit does not turn on.

●

2 Low speaker volume.

●

3 Unit beeps continuously at low sensitivity setting.

The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on if the
batteries are discharged. It should flash momentarily when the
Power Switch is turned off.

IMPORTANT: Your Pioneer 101 metal detector requires two 9-Volt

ALKALINE batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

●

1 Carefully remove the battery

compartment door by pressing
the release clip on the right side
of the door.

●

2 Snap one battery onto each of the

terminals and place the batteries
inside the compartment. Insert
one battery with the terminals
facing down, and the second
battery with terminals facing
outward.

●

3

Replace the compartment door
by carefully inserting opposite
side of clip first. Then press down
on clip side until battery door
snaps into place.

First Battery

Second Battery

First Battery
terminals facing in

Second Battery
terminals
facing out

Release
Clip

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Pioneer 101 DEMONSTRATION

Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Pioneer 101.

I. Supplies Needed

• A quarter (25¢)

• A nickel (5¢)

• A Penny (1¢)

• A small piece of aluminum foil

• A Nail

II. Position your Pioneer 101

• Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge.

• Be sure that the search coil is far away from walls or metal objects. Keep the search coil away

from any metal in the table.

III. Beginning Switch Settings

• Right Knob (Discriminate) – LOW

• Toggle Switch – Middle Position

• Turn detector on with "Sensitivity"

knob set to 3:00 position

• Reduce "Sensitivity" in case of interference

IV. All Metal Detection

A.

Wave all objects over the search coil

• NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE

V. Tone Mode Detection

A. Move toggle switch to the right position – TONE
B. Turn the "Discriminate" knob to 2:00 (about 3/4 turn)
C. Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the

search coil

• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES

• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED

VI. Disc Mode Detection

A. Move the toggle switch to the left position – DISC
B. Turn the "Discriminate" knob to LOW
C. Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the

search coil.

• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED

D. Turn the "Discriminate" knob slowly to the right while

sweeping all of the different objects at different settings.

• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES

• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED

TOGGLE SWITCH

TOGGLE SWITCH

TOGGLE SWITCH

ALL METAL

TONE

FULL DISC