Minelab GO-FIND 60 User Manual

DETECTING BASICS TREASURE VIEW (GO-FIND 40/60 only)

QUICK START GUIDE

STEP 1. POWER ON

ON switch

Switch your detector on.
The LCD will light up with several icons.

STEP 2. BEGIN DETECTING

Sweep the coil over the ground in a side-to-side motion.
The detector will light up and beep when a metal object is found.

SWEEP LEVEL Keep the coil 1–2
inches (2–3 cm) above and parallel to
the ground at all times.

SPEED Sweep the coil over the
ground in a side-to-side motion, an
average sweep speed is 1–2 seconds
from left to right.

ITEM FOUND The detector will
light up and beep when a target is
discovered.

ADJUSTMENT The detector should
be straight with your forearm and
feel light and comfortable when you
pick it up.

Treasure View LEDs light up when a metal object has been detected.
As you get closer to the target, more LEDs illuminate.

RED indicates an iron metal object (possibly trash).
GREEN indicates a non-iron metal object (possibly treasure).
ORANGE indicates Pinpoint mode for all metal objects.

LEDs will illuminate towards the center when Pinpoint in on.
This helps identify the exact location of the object.

ICON DESCRIPTIONS

visible) then these object types will not be detected.

OVERLAP SWEEP Slightly overlap the
previous sweep to ensure full ground
coverage.

CONTROL PANEL

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50 ft (15 m)

SPACE Recommended distance is
50 feet (15 m) apart when multiple
users are scanning an area.

E.g. Iron objects, nails and
horseshoes.

E.g. Aluminium foil and lower
value coins.

E.g. Rings, pull tabs and lower
value coins.

E.g. Low and high value coins
and screw caps.

FIND MODES

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8

7

6

5

FIND

accepting or rejecting detection. No need to dig the trash – just the treasure!

GO-FIND 20 GO-FIND 40 GO-FIND 60

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DETECTOR SOUNDS

The detector beeps when an object is detected. This sound can be heard
through the detector speaker or through ear buds/headphones connected to
the audio output socket (refer to control panel diagram).

1) POWER SWITCH (ON/OFF)

2) EAR BUDS OUTPUT

3) SENSITIVITY

Increase for more detecting depth. You
may need to decrease this if there is high
noise interference or false signals.

4) PINPOINT (GO-FIND 40/60 only)
Determine the exact location of a target.

5) VOLUME

6) BACKLIGHT (GO-FIND 40/60 only)

7) FIND MODE

Detect and reject metal objects.

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8) DEPTH INDICATION

Shallow | Medium | Deep

9) TREASURE VIEW LED

Red and green LEDs help you quickly
identify treasure from trash.
(GO-FIND 40/60 only)

10) FIND ICONS (x 4)

11) BATTERY LEVEL

12) BLUETOOTH (GO-FIND 40/60 only)

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/8" connector with speaker at rear.

GO-FIND 20 GO-FIND 40 GO-FIND 60

LOW TONE: Iron targets (such as nails) produce the lowest tone.
MID 1 TONE (GO-FIND 40/60 ONLY): Less valuable metals produce a lower medium tone.
MID 2 TONE (GO-FIND 60 ONLY): Higher value metals produce a higher medium tone.
HIGH TONE: Silver and copper targets produce the highest tone.

SET UP

4 x AA

STEP 1. Your GO-FIND detector requires no
assembly or tools. Simply remove the detector from
the box.

Remove unlock caution tape

STEP 2. Press down the red UNLOCK button on both
sides to release the handle.

Failure to press the unlock button when

releasing handle will cause damage.

STEP 3. Insert 4 x 1.5V AA (LR6) batteries

(not included).

STEP 4. Slide out the armrest to desired length

(typically just under your elbow).

STEP 5. Fold out the search coil to detect parallel
with the ground (refer to Detecting Basics).

careful not to over tighten.

STEP 6. Fully extend the lower shaft and CLICK
into place (or leave collapsed for shorter detector
length). Refer to ‘Detecting Basics’ for adjusting to
correct length.

STEP 7. Release the camlock lever to adjust the
upper shaft to desired length, for your height.

STEP 8.

around your arm.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

(supplied with GO-FIND 60 model only)

Ear buds | Digging tool | Phone holder

DOWNLOAD APP

www.itunes.com | play.google.com

NOTE:
GO-FIND App works with

Pro App FREE with only.

BLUETOOTH SMART COMPATIBLE

GO-FIND 40/60 are BLUETOOTH SMART
compatible with iOS 8 and Android 4.3
mobile operating systems, and above.

WARRANTY TERMS

This product has a 2 year limited warranty from the
time of purchase. Please refer to www.minelab.com
for further warranty information.

COMPLIANCE

Information to the User (FCC Part 15.105)
NOTE: Class B Devices

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

only.

CODE OF ETHICS

1. Respect the rights and property
of others.

2. Observe all laws, whether
national, state or local.

3. Never destroy historical or
archaeological treasures.

4. Leave the land and vegetation
as it was.

5. Always obtain permission before
searching sites.

6.
digging.

However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•

Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help

Warning: Any changes or modifications not
expressively approved by Minelab Electronics could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: This device contains

moving parts. Use caution when
adjusting components.
DO NOT lean on detector when
in use as it is not designed to
support your weight.

Instruction Sheet

CONTACT

North & South America

Minelab Americas Inc
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Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd
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www.minelab.com

Europe

Minelab International Ltd
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Middle East & Africa

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