Bounty hunter Tracker IV User 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.

INTRODUCTION

The Tracker IV 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 Tracker IV has
eliminated the two most
difficult aspects of metal
detector operation, Tuning
and Ground Balancing. Both
of these functions are automatic
with the Tracker IV.

The Tracker IV 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.

Tracker IV FEATURES

Three-Position
Toggle Switch

Discriminate
Control

Padded
Armrest

S-Rod
Handle
System

Comfort
Hand-grip

Meter System

Headphone Jack

Sensitivity Control

Detector
Stand

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

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Interchangeable
Coil System

8" Waterproof Coil

EASY ASSEMBLY

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

1 Using the supplied bolt and

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knurled knob, attach the search
coil to the lower stem.

2 Press the button on the upper

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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

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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.

Bolt

Lower
Stem

Search
Coil
Cable

Knurled
Knob

Search Coil

Bottom view

Lower
Stem

Upper
Stem

Bottom side

Plug
Control

Housing

4 Insert the coil’s plug into the

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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.

Upper
Stem

Connector
on back of
control housing

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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.

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2 Low speaker volume.

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3 Unit beeps continuously at low sensitivity setting.

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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 Tracker IV metal detector requires two 9-Volt

ALKALINE batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1 Carefully remove the battery

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

2 Snap one battery onto each of the

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

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Replace the compartment door

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by carefully inserting opposite
side of clip first. Then press down
on clip side until battery door

Release
Clip

snaps into place.

First Battery
terminals facing in

Second Battery
terminals
facing out

Second Battery

First Battery

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Tracker IV DEMONSTRATION

Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Tracker IV.

I. Supplies Needed

• A quarter (25¢)

• A nickel (5¢)

• A Penny (1¢)

• A small piece of aluminum foil

• A Nail

II. Position your Tracker IV

• 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

ALL METAL

TOGGLE SWITCH

TONE

TOGGLE SWITCH

FULL DISC

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