Bounty Hunter THE COMMANDO, The Comando Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Important Facts to Know
about your Metal Detector.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
The Commando 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 Commando has
eliminated the two most
difficult aspects of metal
detector operation, Tuning
and Ground Balancing. Both
of these functions are automatic
with the Commando.
The Commando 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
Commando sees
through the earth’s
naturally
occurring
minerals to find
buried metals.
FEATURES
Headphone Jack
Three-Position
Toggle Switch
S-Rod
Handle
System
Meter System
Detector
Stand
Comfort
Hand-grip
Padded
Armrest
Discriminate
Control
Sensitivity Control
Interchangeable
Coil System
• 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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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
Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.
This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.
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.
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EASY ASSEMBLY
Assembly is easy and requires no tools.
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1 Position detector upright.
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2 Rotate the LOCKING
COLLAR fully in a counter
clockwise direction.
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3 Insert your finger inside the
tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is
flush with the inside of the
tube.
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4 Insert the LOWER STEM into
the S-ROD.
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5 Rotate the LOWER STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.
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6 Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks.
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7 If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 locking collars, repeat this process
on the Middle Stem.
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8 Position the Lower Stem (the straight tube) with the Silver Button
toward the back. Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob, attach the
Searchcoil to the plastic extension protruding from the Lower Stem.
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9 Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem, and slide the
Lower Stem into the S-Rod.
Adjust the Stem to a length that lets
you maintain a comfortable upright
posture, with your arm relaxed at
your side, and the Searchcoil parallel
to the ground in front of you.
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10 Wind the Cable securely around the
Stem.
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11 Insert the Plug into the matching
Connector on the right underside of
the Detector Body. Be sure that the
key-way 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.
Connector
on back of
unit Body
METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS
COINSHOOTING
The most popular application for metal detectors
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
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1 Toggle switch to the left (disc. mode).
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2 Discriminate knob at 3:00 (3/4 turn).
Only silver, copper and brass will be detected. Gold items will be
eliminated. Different denominations of coins will induce different
sounds.
RELIC HUNTING
A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. The most effective
method for locating relics is to first conduct historical research. Visit your local
library to learn of historical events having occurred in your area. You can then
target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your local
history.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
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1 Toggle switch in center position.
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2 Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
CACHE HUNTING
A cache, pronounced
inside a case, can, strong box, or a bag. A cache could be the loot
from a bank robbery or just someone’s life savings. A cache is often
hidden in the floor or walls of an old house, or is buried nearby. Also
search old camp sites.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
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1 Toggle switch in center position.
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2 Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
JEWELRY HUNTING
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks,
school yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
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1 Toggle switch in RIGHT position (tone mode).
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2 Discriminate knob at half way, 12:00 position.
You should dig only the lower and high tones. Broken tones indicate
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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:
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1 The unit does not turn on.
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2 Low speaker volume.
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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 Commando metal detector requires two 9-Volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
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1 Carefully remove the battery
compartment door by pressing
the release clip on the right side
of the door.
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2 Snap one battery onto each of the
terminals and place the batteries
inside the compartment. Insert
batteries with the terminals facing
inward.
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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.
Battery
terminals facing in
Release
Clip
COINSHOOTING
The most popular application for metal detectors
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1 Toggle switch to the left (disc. mode).
●
2 Discriminate knob at 3:00 (3/4 turn).
Only silver, copper and brass will be detected. Gold items will be
eliminated. Different denominations of coins will induce different
sounds.
RELIC HUNTING
A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. The most effective
method for locating relics is to first conduct historical research. Visit your local
library to learn of historical events having occurred in your area. You can then
target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your local
history.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1 Toggle switch in center position.
●
2 Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
CACHE HUNTING
A cache, pronounced
inside a case, can, strong box, or a bag. A cache could be the loot
from a bank robbery or just someone’s life savings. A cache is often
hidden in the floor or walls of an old house, or is buried nearby. Also
search old camp sites.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1 Toggle switch in center position.
●
2 Discriminate knob is in OFF position.
JEWELRY HUNTING
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks,
school yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry.
CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED:
●
1 Toggle switch in RIGHT position (tone mode).
●
2 Discriminate knob at half way, 12:00 position.
You should dig only the lower and high tones. Broken tones indicate
Both Batteries
terminals
facing in
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Commando DEMONSTRATION
Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Commando.
I. Supplies Needed
• A quarter (25¢)
• A nickel (5¢)
• A Penny (1¢)
• A small piece of aluminum foil
• A Nail
II. Position your Commando
• 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
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