Fisher 1236-X2 Maintenance, Condensed Operating Instructions, Treasure Hunter’S Code Of Ethics

CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using the 1236-X2 is simple, but you’ll have more fun and a better chance of making that BIG find if you have a complete understanding of what you’re doing and why. That’s why we recommend that you read the entire manual first. But if you just can’t wait any longer or you’ve already used a Fisher “X” detector, here’s some quick instructions:

1.Set the controls as follows:

   FREQUENCY = 0 (center frequency = 5.7 KHz)

   SENSITIVITY = 8

   DISC = 4

   SILENCER = ON

   VOLUME = 5

2.Turn the unit on by turning the VOLUME Control to 5.

3.Set the DISC Control to 4. As soon as you set the

DISC control, your 1236-X2 is automatically tuned and ground adjusted for searching.

4.The Search mode (which you’re in) is a VLF-motion discrimination mode. It will ignore ground minerals and junk, but you’ll have to keep the search coil moving at least slightly to detect a target.

5.With practice you should be able to pinpoint in the Search mode.

Set VOLUME to 5

Set

SENSITIVITY

to 8 Set

FREQUENCY to 0 (center)

Set DISC

to 4

Set SILENCER to ON

Figure 1. Recommended user setpoint locations.

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MAINTENANCE

Your 1236-X2 doesn’t require a lot of care, but there are a few things you should do to keep it in peak operating condition.

1.If you’re not going to be using it for awhile, take the batteries out. Acid damage caused by leaking batteries can be severe.

2.Avoid extreme temperatures, like inside a closed car that’s sitting in the sun. Even worse, inside the trunk in the hot sun.

3.If you “scrub” the search coil on the ground, you’ll eventually wear through the bottom. Replacement coils are expensive. Instead,

invest in a coil cover. They’re cheap.

4.Put a plastic bag over the control housing if you’re hunting in rain, fog or dust.

5.Keep your 1236-X2 dry and clean. Wipe off the lower stem before sliding it into the upper stem and keep the slip nut threads free of sand and dirt.

TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS

LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT!

Laws governing the use of metal detectors are becoming more and more common. In many countries, the use of metal detectors is illegal or severely restricted. Don’t let this happen in your area.

ALWAYS get permission to hunt on private property. ALWAYS leave a site cleaner than you found it. Take at least some trash with you or, if you can, take it all.

ALWAYS fill in your holes neatly whether you’re in a city park or remote wildernessness. Leave the land as it was before you disturbed it.

ALWAYS obey all laws relating to Treasure Hunting.

ALWAYS return valuable property if you can locate the original owner.

ALWAYS do whatever you can to give the hobby of Treasure Hunting the good image it needs and deserves.

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