Omega 8000 owner manual Search Techniques in Disc mode, Pinpointing process in motion modes

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COIL MOVEMENT

When swinging the coil, be careful to keep it level with the ground about 1/2 inch from the surface. Never swing the coil like a pendulum.

SEARCH TECHNIQUES (in DISC mode)

Target Verification After detecting a target, do the

following:

1. Walk around the target in a

circle.

2. While circling the target, continue sweeping the search

coil across the target. 3. Sweep once every 30° or 40° of

the circle.

If the tone does not change and the target ID value is

consistent as you circle the

target, you can be highly confident of the target’s

identification.

If the tone or target ID changes as you circle the target, you may have multiple targets or an irregularly shaped object.

If the tone completely

disappears at different angles, the target may be trash or a low- value metal.

If you are new to the hobby, dig all targets. With practice in the field, you will soon identify audible and visual target feedback with certain types of metal objects.

Pinpointing process in motion modes:

1.Sweep over target in narrowing side-to-side pattern.

2.Take visual note of spot on ground where “beep” occurs.

3.Step 90° to the side of the target.

4.Sweep coil over same area, at 90° to 1st sweep pattern.

5.This pinpoints the target location with an “X”.

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