THE MINELAB EXPLORER II
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Removal of battery pack

Figure 3.1
CAUTION Ensure that the detector is turned OFF before
proceeding with any of the following directions.
STEP 1 Prop or rest the detector on a stable flat surface.
STEP 2 Lift the rubber cap of the battery handle assembly.
STEP 3 Raise the yellow tab. This releases the spring loaded battery
pack.
STEP 4 Remove battery pack entirely from handle assembly.

Replacing alkaline batteries

Figure 3.2
STEP 1 Remove alkaline battery pack from handle assembly. Slide
the battery pack lid in the direction of the arrow to remove.
Place 8 x ‘AA’ cell alkaline batteries inside. Make sure that
they are aligned as indicated on the label.
STEP 2 Replace the battery pack lid and slide the pack into the
compartment until it ‘clicks’ into place.
STEP 3 Replace the rubber cap, sealing the battery compartment.
NOTE High quality alkaline batteries are recommended to
optimise detector usage time. Rechargeable alkaline
batteries may be used but must be removed and recharged
separately.
NOTE
THE BATTERY P ACK
Figure 3.1 Removal of battery pack
Figure 3.2 Replacing alkaline
batteries

The Explorer II is supplied with a sealed rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

battery pack and a battery pack designed to accept alkaline AA batteries. Removal

instructions apply to both types of pack. Battery installation instructions apply to

alkaline battery replacement only.

THE BATTERY PACK