Radio Shack Guardian Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

The Guardian®Hand Held
Security Metal Detector

DETECTOR FEATURES

1. Quick-Change Battery Compartment

Use a coin or screwdriver to open compartment.
Insert circular cam lock and twist to secure in closed position.

2. All-Metal Detection

Detects all types of metals.
Will not detector non-metallic objects or weapons that do not contain metal.

3. Momentary Low Detection

While holding down the "Momentary Low" switch, the detection range will be reduced.

a) Very small metal objects, such as the metal rivets sewn into clothing, will not be

detected beyond a range of one inch from the object.

INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION FEATURES

• 3 Operating frequency Selections

• Eliminate signals from very small metal objects

• Minimizes interference from environmental metal objects

OPERATING REQUENCY

8.O kHz

POWER SUPPLY

• Requires (1) 9-Volt battery (not included)

• Low Battery LED indicator

MOMENTARY LOW OPERATION

• Minimizes Interference from environmental metal objects

COMFORT
GRIP

OPERATOR DETECTION ALERTS

• Audio Alert – High Pitch Sound

• Vibration Alert - Silent Operation

• LED Target Indicator - Red

Wrist Strap

b) Large environmental metal objects, such as the metal reinforcing bars in floors,

will not be detected beyond a range of several inches.

Upon release of the "Momentary Low" switch, the detector will return to Normal Operation.

4. Silent Operation

Position the Silent/Audio switch in the "Silent/Vibrate" position and:

a) The detector will NOT emit an audible tone upon the detection of metal objects.
b) The vibrator will activate upon the detection of a metal object, and the "Target"

LED indicator will illuminate.

5. Operating Frequency Selection

Chose from two alternate operating frequencies in the event of electromagnetic
interference from other electronic devices.

6. Low Battery Indication

When battery needs to be replaced:

a. Low Battery LED will illuminate.
b. Detection Tone will stay on momentarily after sweep past metallic object is

complete.

7. Visual Target Response

Red LED flashes when a metal object is located

8. Conform Hand Grip and Removable Wrist Strap