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CIBOLA
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS!
PREFACE ii
Your new Tesoro Cibola metal detector is part of a new series of detectors designed to provide you with many happy hours of enjoyment in the
most rewarding hobby I can think of—treasure hunting. Ahead of you lie
fascinating and exciting experiences as you step into the past—uncovering
artifacts lost by past generations, or as you take pleasure in the great outdoors with family and friends searching for precious metals. I wish we
could share these experiences with you, and all of us at Tesoro wish you the
best of success.
Your Tesoro detector is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range
of treasure hunting situations. As with any other metal detector, familiarity
with this instrument is probably the limiting factor in determining how successful you can be. I recommend that you read this manual and fully understand how to operate this detector before attempting to use it in the field.
As you become more familiar with your detector through practice, your
rate of success will increase dramatically.
The Cibola is a precision electronic instrument that will last for years
if properly cared for. Treat it right and it won’t let you down.
Good Hunting!
Jack Gifford
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING THE BOX ..............................................1
INSTALLING THE BATTERY ....................................2
ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR............................3
ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCHCOIL ............5
QUICKSTART
Prepare for the Quickstart..............................................6
Perform Audio Battery Test............................................7
Adjust THRESHOLD......................................................8
Adjust SENSITIVITY ......................................................8
Perform Air Test in DISC Mode ..................................10
Perform Air Test in PINPOINT Mode ..........................11
Super Tune Your Cibola ..............................................13
Adjust FREQ Switch ....................................................13
Conclusion....................................................................14
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Pinpointing a Target..........................................................15
Recognizing False Signals in Discriminate Mode ..........16
Recovering a Target ........................................................16
Recommended Recovery Methods ............................17-18
GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Care ........................................................................19
Protecting Your Investment ..............................................19
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Searchcoils ..................................................................21
Headphones ................................................................22
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................22
CODE OF ETHICS ......................................................23
WARRANTY SERVICE & DESCRIPTION ..Back Cover
CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING THE BOX
Your Cibola was shipped with these parts:
1 Upper Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, including upper pole stem with handle grip,
padded arm bracket, and control housing.
1 Middle Pole Assembly With Pole Lock
1 ABS Lower Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, complete with two friction washers, mounting
screw, and thumb nut.
1 9 x 8 Monolithic Searchcoil With 3’ Cable and Scuff Cover
1 9 Volt Alkaline Battery
1 Operator Instruction Manual
1 Tesoro Warranty Card
If any of these items are missing, immediately contact the Tesoro
Authorized Dealer where you purchased your detector.
Assembling the Cibola is simple and requires no special tools. Just
install the battery, mount the searchcoil on the lower pole assembly, connect the pole assemblies together, wrap the excess cable around the pole,
and plug the cable into the control housing. Finally, adjust the pole length
and searchcoil angle and you're ready!
GETTING STARTED 1
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Your Cibola is equipped with an automatic battery test circuit so that
you can always be sure you are getting top performance. The battery should
be checked after the detector has been on for about 10 minutes and then
periodically when used for long durations.
To install or replace the battery, first make sure the SENSITIVITY control is set to POWER OFF—turned completely counterclockwise past the
“click.” Remove the battery door from the back of the control housing. Do
this by pressing your thumb firmly on the louvered square—at the bottom
of the battery door—and sliding the battery door upward in the direction of
the arrow.
Check the polarity on the battery and on the diagram inside the battery
compartment. Make sure that they match and simply drop a fresh 9 volt
alkaline battery into the compartment. Note: If the battery is not installed
properly, damage may occur to your detector.
Replace the battery door by sliding it into place making sure the upper
mount slots are in line and the lock tongue is snapped in place.
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1) On the lower pole assembly, remove the mounting screw and thumb
nut from the black nylon pole tip.
2) Insert the pole tip between the mounting ears of the searchcoil and
align the holes of the pole tip and washers with those of the mounting ears.
Note: The pole tip should fit very snugly into the mounting ears.
3) Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and
pole tip—entering from the side opposite the cable connection.
4) Install the thumb nut on the mounting screw and tighten by hand.
Note: Do not overtighten the thumb nut. It should be snug but not too
difficult to loosen up.
5) On the middle pole assembly, depress the two spring buttons and slide
the middle pole assembly into the upper pole assembly until the spring buttons click into the holes, locking the two assemblies into place. Tighten the
pole lock to secure the two assemblies together.
ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR
GETTING STARTED 3
6) Slide the lower pole into the middle pole until the spring buttons click
into the first set of adjustment holes. Turn pole lock to tighten the assemblies into place.
7) Wrap the cable around the pole leaving enough slack near the searchcoil to permit searchcoil adjustment.
Note: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the searchcoil. Since the
detector is sensitive enough to “see” the tiny wires in the cable, a floppy
cable can cause false signals as the searchcoil senses the moving wires.
8) Plug the male cable end into the female connector on the control housing and tighten the cable thumb nut. You are finished!
Note: You will want to adjust the pole length and the searchcoil angle to your preference.
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The pole length should be adjusted so that the detector does not
become uncomfortable or tiring after long periods of use. The detector grip
should rest in your hand with your arm relaxed, your elbow straight but not
locked, and with the pole extending out in front of you at the approximate
angle shown in the photo.
You should be able to
swing the detector back and
forth in front of you—using
relaxed shoulder movement—
while keeping the searchcoil as
close to the ground as possible.
This swinging movement is
often called a “sweep.”
The searchcoil should not
touch the ground during your
sweep. The pole length should
be adjusted to allow this without having to lift the detector
with your elbow or shoulder.
The searchcoil should rest
about one inch above the
ground while you are standing
erect. The angle of the searchcoil should allow the bottom to
be parallel to the ground.
The pole length is adjusted
by depressing the spring buttons and extending or shortening the pole until the spring buttons click into the set of holes
that gives you the most comfortable pole length.
To adjust the searchcoil angle, simply loosen the searchcoil thumb nut
slightly and move the searchcoil into the desired position. Tighten the
searchcoil thumb nut by hand so that the searchcoil will hold in place.
ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCHCOIL
GETTING STARTED 5
QUICKSTART
SELF-GUIDED TUTORIAL
The Quickstart is designed to teach you how to use your new Cibola.
It provides a quick and easy means of learning your detector and the concepts behind all of the functions.
Y
ou will need the following items:
1) Your fully assembled Cibola.
2) An iron target (a small nail or screw will do), a nickel, a quarter, and a couple of different pulltabs.
3) A nonmetal tabletop or counter.
Here's what you will do:
1) Perform Audio Battery Test.
2) Adjust THRESHOLD.
3) Adjust SENSITIVITY.
4) Perform Air Test in DISC Mode.
5) Perform Air Test in PINPOINT Mode.
6) Super Tune Your Cibola.
7) Adjust FREQ Switch.
Prepare for the Quickstart
Place your assembled Cibola on the nonmetal surface. Make sure that
there are no metal objects near the coil and remove any jewelry from your
hands and wrists.
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