Headphones, Functions and Indicators | Chicago Electric 43150

Note: You can extend battery life by using earphones, which require less power than the built-in speaker.

Note: To check the battery power, set the Mode Switch to BATT TEST. If the dial on the View Meter does not fluctuate on the BATT TEST range, replace batteries. See Figure 3.

Red Tuning

Button (2)

MODE

Switch

Figure 3

Headphones

1.Insert headphone (sold separately) jack into Earphone Socket (17). See Figure 1.

2.To protect your hearing, set the Volume Control dial to OFF before using the earphones. Then turn on and adjust the level to the lowest setting before wearing the earphones.

3.Do not listen at MAX level. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

4.Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high- traffic areas. Be safe and pay attention to traffic.

Functions and Indicators

VOLUME - Sets the sound level.

TUNE - Sets the sensitivity level of the unit. NOTE: Set to the lowest setting when away from any metal objects.

MODE - Sets the unit to two modes: OPERATE and BATT TEST.

Red Tuning Button - Press this button and set the TUNE dial to 0 to properly balance the Detector.

DISCRIMINATION - Adjustment knob for metal-type identification.

View Meter - Registers signal strength when a metal is detected.

NOTE: The Metal Detector must be properly balanced before testing or operation. To balance the Metal Detector, slide the MODE Switch to OPERATE and press the Red Tuning Button (2) on the Handle. Rotate the TUNE dial until the indicator on the View Meter (8) reads “0”. Release the Red Tuning Button.

If the indicator is slightly to the left or right of the “0,” readjust the TUNE dial until the Metal Detector is properly balanced. You will hear a clear “hum, hum” tone.

IMPORTANT! The above balance adjustment may have to be made multiple times during use. This does not mean the Metal Detector is malfunctioning.

SKU 43150

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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43150 specifications

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