Kellyco M6 User Manual
M6 Table of Contents
M6 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Assembly...............................................................................2
Assembly Instructions .........................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Batteries.................................................................................4
Standard Battery Holder......................................................................................................................4
Using the Standard Battery Holder .....................................................................................................4
Rechargeable Battery (Opt.)................................................................................................................5
Battery Check ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start.................................................................. 6-7
Chapter 4 Display .. ............................................................................8-9
Chapter 5 Controls...............................................................................11
AUTO TRAC®...............................................................................................................................12-13
SENS (Sensitivity) ...................................................................................................................... 14-15
DISC (Discrimination) ................................................................................................................ 16-17
Chapter 6 Searching.............................................................................18
Pinpoint T echnique............................................................................................................................18
Headphones .......................................................................................................................................19
Field Use & Tuning Tips ............................................................................................................. 20-21
Chapter 7 Information..........................................................................22
Proper Care........................................................................................................................................22
Service ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Warranty Transfer..............................................................................................................................25
Owner Information ............................................................................................................................ 26
White's (UK)Ltd Warranty ................................................................................................................ 27
White's (UK)Ltd Warranty Transfer..................................................................................................28
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Chapter 1 M6 Assembly
Assembly
CLEVIS
LOWER
ROD
CENTER
ROD
WASHERS
BETWEEN
EACH LOOP
EAR & CLEVIS
LOOP OR SEARCH
COIL
CABLE RETAINER
CAMLOCK
LOOP CABLE
Twist and insert each end of
handle (provided) through top
of shipping carton into
second flap.
(CARRY CARTON)
DISPLAY
1/ VDI Numbers
2/ Target Identification
3/ Target Depth
4/ Pinpoint Location
5/ Battery Voltage
"S" ROD
Decal behind display shows
three functions/positions
of the TRIGGER
Remove decal paper from the two rubber
bumpers. Install on the bottom of the
control box, one in each of the front corners
(shown below by "X"). Press in place and
hold firmly for a few seconds then release.
LOOP
CONNECTOR
CONTROL BOX
TRIGGER
DISC
TARGET VDI
REFERENCE CHART
ELBOW
CUP
STRAP
ON/OFF
SENSITIVITY
TRAC
TOGGLE
ELBOW CUP
FOAM PADS
INSIDE ELBOW
CUP
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BOTTOM OF
CONTROL BOX
BA TTERY
COMPARTMENT
DOOR
BA TTERY
COMPARTMENT
LATCHES
HEADPHONE
JACK
Assembly Instructions
1. Remove all parts from shipping carton and
check the assembly page to make sure the kit is
complete.
Chapter 1 M6 Assembly
readjust clevis/lower rod length with the spring
clip buttons so that the search coil can be held near
the floor and remain standing comfortably.
2. There are rubber washers between clevis/lower
rod and loop ears. Use only the provided wash-
ers, fiber bolt, and thumbnut to secure loop/
search coil to clevis/lower rod.
3. Unlock rod camlocks and insert clevis/lower
rod into center rod. Center rod into curved "S" rod
so that stainless steel spring slip buttons line up
and lock into one of the adjustment holes. Turn
camlock to secure.
4. Unravel loop cable and wind the cable around
the clevis and rod assembly, first revolution over
the top of the rod. Wind cable all the way to the
top of the curved "S" rod, about five revolutions.
Use the black cable retainers, one near the loop,
and one behind the display, to hold the loop cable
in place. Plug loop connector into control box and
screw finger tight to secure.
5. Unlock control box rod camlock and insert
curved "S" rod so that stainless steel spring clip
buttons line up and lock into the rod on top of the
control box. The "S" rod is designed to curve up
toward the display. However, those who prefer to
sweep the loop close to their feet may desire to
assemble the "S" rod to curve down toward the
ground. Turn camlock to secure. Plug loop connector into control box, screw lock ring to secure.
7. Remove the protective paper from the two black
elbow cup foam pads. Carefully align pads on the
inside of the elbow cup, one on each side of the
center rod, and press firmly into place.
8. Adjust the elbow cup strap so that it is loose
enough for you to slide your arm in and out without loosening each time you want to set the detector down. The elbow cup strap provides extra
leverage and control, however, some prefer not to
use it.
9. Install battery as described in the next section, lid
decal facing down, with plastic tab and steel contacts
facing toward inside of battery compartment.
10. It should be noted at this point that the detector
may not work as expected indoors due to the high
degree of metals used in modern construction. It is
best to tune and practice outdoors to ensure stable,
predictable results. Additionally, freshly-buried
targets will not produce the normal depth and
discrimination results of targets that have been
naturally lost and settled in the ground. It may take
a number of years for freshly-buried targets to
respond at true depths and discriminate accurately.
The best way to determine true detection depth is
to use real search conditions.
6. Grip the instrument by the handle, with your arm in
the elbow cup with strap secure, and sweep the loop/
search coil over the floor. If the instrument fit feels
uncomfortable, adjust the elbow cup by removing
and repositioning the bolt/thumbnut and installing
in one of the optional positions. If necessary,
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Chapter 2 M6 Batteries
Batteries
Battery Holder #802-7150
CAUTION
LIFT TAB AND PULL
Using the
Standard Battery Holder
1. Slide open the battery holder lid (decal side of
battery holder) by applying gentle upward
pressure on the tab of the door so that it unlocks.
Slide the door away from the battery box
exposing the cell positions.
2. Remove any old cells from the holder. Note the
(+) and (-) positions of each cell and the (+)
and (-) for each position marked inside the cell
tray. Install new “AA” cells noting carefully the
correct (+) and (-) positions.
Standard Battery Holder
1. The standard battery holder holds eight “AA”
cell batteries equalling 12 volts total. Alkalines are
recommended for use with this model. During
normal searching conditions you can expect about
40 hours of hunting time from a quality set of eight
alkaline batteries.
2. Non-alkaline batteries can be used in this holder.
When non-alkalines or rechargeable “AA”
cells are used, detecting time (before replacement/
recharge) may be reduced to about 30-35
hours.
3. The battery voltage appears automatically on the
display when the SENS knob is used to turn the M6
"ON". Once the batteries become weak (8 volts)
"Lo Bat" will automatically appear on the display
during searching. At that point the batteries should
be replaced. Alkalines provide some reserve time
after "Lo Bat" appears, rechargeables do not.
If the cells are installed incorrectly, the detector
may require service by an Authorized
Service Center.
3. Slide the door closed so that it snaps securely.
4. Insert the battery holder into the detector so that
the decal is facing down, with the battery
holder door tab and metal contact points facing
toward the inside of the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment door and secure the
two latches on the bottom of the case. Hook the
front of each latch first, then press down on the
rear.
4. The battery compartment opens by gently
pulling down on the front of each of the two latches
(on the bottom of the control box) releasing the
catch and hinging open the door.
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Rechargeable Battery
(Optional)
A rechargeable battery system is not standard
equipment with your M6, however, high quality
systems are available.
White's rechargeable battery #802-5211, and
charger #509-0022 are recommended and offer
quick charge and overnight charge options.
Chapter 2 M6 Batteries
Non-rechargeable batteries will start to drop in
voltage as soon as they are put into use and then
steadily diminish in voltage until they die. The
Nicad rechargeable battery pack, however, will
diminish very slowly (plateau) somewhat steadily,
then drop quickly.
Headphone use prolongs all battery life.
Rechargeable batteries deliver fairly constant
voltage until they're nearly dead. If you use them
until they are dead, they will deteriorate more
quickly than if you only use them until their voltage
starts to drop significantly. Rechargeables should be
taken out of the detector and recharged as soon as
you notice "Lo Bat" on the display.
Rechargeable batteries will not provide the same
amount of continuous use as a new set of Alkaline
batteries.
CAUTION
Battery #802-5211
Battery life will vary a great deal with temperature,
number of target signals, battery type, brand, and
shelf life.
Alkaline Batteries may be used well into the "Lo
Bat" indication. Rechargeables can not.
Battery Packs are available (#802-7150). It is a
good idea to have a spare set when far away from a
new battery.
Using the Battery Charger on Quick Charge Setting
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4.5
4
3.5
3
Charging
2.5
Hours
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
13 12 11.5 11 10.5 10 9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6
Battery Voltage Reading
Any voltage reading
less than 8 voltscharge for 5 hours
maximum on
Quick Charge
setting. Further
charging can
damage the
system.
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Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start
M6 Quick Start
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DISC
establishes the level
of trash metal
rejection (Discrimination).
3
Tone I.D.
Search
P/P All Metal
Trigger Switch has three positions;
1. Forward (Tone I.D.).
2. Center (Search).
3. Squeezed and Held (Pinpoint/All Metal).
SENS
Turns the M6 ON/OFF and adjusts the
signal strength of targets, ground and
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electrical interference.
1
TRAC Toggle
The Beach and "▼ On"
positions enable
"Auto Trac®" to adjust
automatically to beach and
ground conditions. The center
Off/Lock position locks the
tracking system and does not
track the ground.
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Quick Start
Instructions
With the M6 properly assembled and the
batteries installed, follow the instructions below to
start finding treasures!
Set the Auto Trac® Toggle to the
1
"On" position. "▼"
Set the Trigger Switch (under the hand
2
grip) to the center (Search) position.
Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start
* SPECIAL NOTICE* SPECIAL NOTICE
* SPECIAL NOTICE
* SPECIAL NOTICE* SPECIAL NOTICE
If you attempt to demonstrate or test the
M6 by waving targets in the air in front of
the search coil, the Auto Trac® toggle
must be in the Lock position.
Set DISC to " ".
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Turn the SENS control clockwise until the
4
power clicks "ON". Rotate the SENS
control clockwise to "▼".
Lower the search coil to the ground, then
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“pump” the coil up and down 2-4" a
couple of times and AutoTrac® will
automatically balance or track out the
ground mineralization.
Start swinging the search coil in wide
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sweeps that overlap each other, as near
to the ground surface as possible, about one
second per foot.
If you experience false signals or constant
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beeping or popping and you are not near
common sources of electrical interference,
set TRAC to LOCK and/or reduce SENS
(counterclockwise) slightly and try again.
When the M6 Auto Trac® toggle is in the
"On" or "Beach" positions with no
ground present, it will think that the
target IS ground and will attempt to track
it out.
You may, however, demonstrate the fast
ground balancing feature of Trac "On" or
"Beach" by waving or pumping a mineralized rock in the air in front of the search
coil.
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2 to 4 inches
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