Bounty Hunter Snooper 2 Owner's Manual

MSnooper2 Rev.0 111714

OWNER’S MANUAL

1. This is a MOTION detector.
You must sweep the searchcoil from side-to-side
to detect metal. A motionless searchcoil over a
metal object will not result in detection.

2. Do not use indoors. Detector is for outdoor use only.
Household appliances emit electromagnetic fields, which can interfere with your
detector. If conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and
keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as microwaves, computers and
televisions. If your detector beeps erratically, turn off appliances and lights.

Do not test by placing coins on the floor. Most floors contain metal.
Keep the searchcoil away from floors, walls, and tables, which can contain

metal.

3. Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use Heavy Duty batteries.
Do not use ordinary Zinc-Carbon batteries.

4. Adjust sensitivity to a low level in the event of false signals
Always begin use at reduced sensitivity.
Increase to full sensitivity after you are familiar with the detector’s operation.

Important Facts to Know
about your Metal Detector.

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5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Snooper 2 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and work­manship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original
owner.

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not cov­ered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector
are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.

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

Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products. Shipping
cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer.

To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas for a Return
Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your package and
return the detector within 15 days of calling to:

First Texas Products L.L.C.

1465 Henry Brennan Dr.

El Paso, TX 79936

Phone: [phone]

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

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

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©2014 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.LC.

Bounty Hunter®is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.

www.detecting.com

1465 Henry Brennan • 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Snooper 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

All Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Ground Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

In the Field Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Pinpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Metal Detecting Applications . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . .15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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trash items. Gold rings will induce a low sound. Be aware that some
pull-tabs can also induce a low tone.
Silver will induce a high tone. Chains and necklaces are difficult to
find. If you are looking for gold rings, don’t get discouraged; you
will dig up many broken pull-tabs before you find your first gold
ring!

HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS

Find property markers, lost keys, machine parts, and other lost
items..

CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:

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1 Toggle switch in center position.

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2 Discriminate control knob is in OFF position.

GOLD PROSPECTING

Find gold in abandoned gold mines and river beds where gold is
continuously washed down stream from its place of origin.

CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:

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1 Toggle switch in center position.

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2 Discriminate control knob is in OFF position.

USING HEADPHONES

Using headphones (not included) improves battery life, and prevents
the sounds from annoying bystanders.
It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly,
particularly if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not
use headphones near traffic or where other dangers are present. This
device is to be used with interconnecting cables/headphone cables
shorter than three meters

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INTRODUCTION

The Snooper 2 is a user-friendly in stru ment, re quir ing only a min i ­mum of operator skill, yet de liv er ing effective per for mance over a wide
range of conditions and ap pli ca tions.

Streamlined in appearance,
with only two op er at ing
knobs and a mode selection
switch, the Snooper 2 has
elim i nat ed the two most
difficult aspects of metal
de tec tor operation, Tuning
and Ground Bal anc ing. Both
of these functions are automatic
with the Snooper 2.

The Snooper 2 will detect in
extreme ground conditions,
ranging from salt (for beach
hunting) to black sand (for
gold prospecting), with no
operator ad just ments to the
circuitry and with no loss of
sen si tiv i ty.

From salt water beach
conditions to black sand
deposits common at gold
prospecting locations, the
Snooper 2 sees through
the earth’s naturally
occurring
minerals to find
buried metals.

Snooper 2 FEATURES

Interchangeable
Searchcoil System

Headphone Jack

Three-Position
Toggle Switch

S-Rod
Handle
System

Meter System

Detector
Stand

8" Waterproof
Searchcoil

Comfort
Hand-grip

Padded
Armrest

Discriminate
Control

Sensitivity Control

METAL DETECTNG APPLICATIONS

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