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OWNER’S MANUAL

The Basics

of Metal Detecting

Your Fast Tracker Metal Detector is a MOTION metal detector; movement over

an object is required in order for the machine to detect an object and emit a tone.

The Fast Tracker has eliminated the two most difficult aspects of detecting -

ground balancing and target tuning. Both of these functions are automatic. With

only two operating knobs, you are on the Fast Track to finding buried treasure!

CAUTION:

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:

• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic

fields.

• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.

• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down, turn off lights and

appliances, or use outdoors.

DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR

Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.

USE 9 volt ALKALINE batteries ONLY.

FAST TRACKER FEATURES

Fast Tracker FEATURES

Interchangeable

Coil System

Headphone Jack

S-Rod

Handle System

Detector

Stand

7" Waterproof Coil

Comfort

Hand-grip

Padded

Armrest

Discriminate

Control

Sensitivity Control

EASY ASSEMBLY

Search Coil

Coil

Cable

Upper

Stem

Control

Housing

Plug

Lower

Stem

Assembling your Fast Tracker Metal

Detector is easy and requires no

tools. Just follow these steps:

●

1Using the supplied bolt and

knurled knob, attach the

search coil to the lower stem.

●

Press the button on the upper end

of the lower stem and slide the

lower stem into the upper stem.

Adjust the stem to a length

that lets you maintain a com-

fortable upright posture, with

your arm relaxed at your

side. Maintain the search coil

about 1 inch above the

ground as you sweep.

●

3Wind the search coil cable

around the stem. Leave

enough slack in the cable to let

you adjust the coil when you

are hunting on uneven

ground. Then tighten the knob

at the end of the search coil.

Note:

To adjust the coil,

simply loosen the knob.

●

4Insert the coil’s plug into the

matching connector on the

control housing. Be sure the

holes and pins line up correctly.

Caution:

• Do not force the plug in.

Excess force will cause damage.

• To disconnect the cable, pull

out the plug. Do not pull on

the cable.

Bottom side

Lower

Stem

Upper

Stem

BATTERIES

Use ALKALINE batteries only.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

●

1Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing

the release clip on the right side of the door.

●

2Snap one battery on to each of the terminals and place the

batteries inside the compartment.

The battery compartment is a tight fit. Insert one battery

with the terminals facing down, and the second battery with

the terminals facing outward. See illustration.

●

Replace the compartment door by first inserting the hinge on

the side opposite of the release clip.

●

Then, press down firmly on the clip side until the battery door

snaps into place.

First Battery

Second Battery

First Battery

terminals facing in

Second Battery

terminals

facing out

Release

Clip

Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your FAST TRACKER.

Supplies Needed

a. A small nail d. A nickel

b. A small piece of foil e. A dime

c. A quarter f. A penny

Position your Fast Tracker

Keep the detector away from metal objects.

Have a friend hold the detector while you pass the objects over the search coil.

Or, hang the detector over the edge of a chair or table, away from walls,

floors and other metal objects.

Remove your jewelry and watch (they also contain metal)

Demonstrate It!

Click the power on, and turn the Sensitivity Knob to

the 2:00 or 3:00 position.

b. Click the right knob (Discriminate) off. 100%

to the left.

c. Sweep all of the objects back and forth over the

search coil.

NOTICE the SINGLE TONE

d. Sweep the nail back and forth over the search coil.

While sweeping, click the Discriminate Control

(right knob) on.

Turn the Discriminate Control until the nail is no

longer detected.

You have “discriminated out” the nail.

Now pass the nickel with the Discriminate control in

the 1:00 or 2:00 position.

NOTICE the LOW TONE.

f. Pass the Quarter.

NOTICE the HIGH TONE.

g. Pass all of the objects, while moving the

Discriminate Control to

differing positions.

NOTICE the DIFFERENT TONES, or

NO TONE at all.

FAST DEMONSTRATION

OPERATION

The Fast Tracker is a MOTION metal detector; the search coil must be in

motion over the targeted object in order for the machine to detect the

object and emit a tone. Motion is required in order for the detector to

automatically GROUND BALANCE. All soil and sand is different,

containing varying amounts of naturally occurring minerals. As you

sweep the search coil over the ground, your metal detector is constantly

READING and AVERAGING the ground’s mineralization, in order to

differentiate between the naturally occurring ground minerals and a metal

target.

Adjust the SENSITIVITY

After powering the unit on, turn the left

knob, SENSITIVITY, 100% clockwise. If

the detector chatters or emits erratic

sounds, reduce the sensitivity by turning

the knob to the left. The detector will

work well at the 2:00 or 3:00 position.

This adjustment is necessary due to

electromagnetic interference.

Household appliances, lighting fixtures,

outdoor power lines (overhead and buried) all emit electromagnetic fields.

Electromagnetic energy also occurs naturally in the environment. Your

metal detector creates its own magnetic field; so you need to adjust your

SENSITIVITY to compensate for any interference.

OPERATION

Select the MODE OF OPERATION

The Fast Tracker has two operating modes, ALL METAL and DISCRIMINATION.

ALL METAL

To enter the ALL METAL mode, click the right knob (Discriminate) off, 100%

counterclockwise. In the full counterclockwise position, you will detect all

types of metal.

In the ALL METAL mode, your detector will emit only one tone, regardless of the

type of metal detected. It will detect low-grade metals like iron (a nail) or

aluminum (foil). It will also detect more valuable items like silver, copper, and gold.

APPLICATIONS:

Use the ALL METAL mode for household applications, such as finding

property markers or lost objects like keys or machine parts.

ALL METAL is also useful for gold prospecting. Be aware that you need to

search in an area where gold has been found in the past.

ALL METAL is also preferred for relic hunting. Many relics are made of iron.

You must be in the ALL METAL mode to detect iron.

Maximum depth detection is achieved in the ALL METAL mode.

DISCRIMINATION

Click the Discriminate Control (right Knob) on to enter the DISCRIMINATION mode.

Discrimination is the elimination of certain metals from detection, and the

classification of targeted metals using audio feedback. See chart below.

As the chart illustrates, iron and steel will be discriminated out, inducing no

audio response. Nickels and gold items will induce a low tone. Silver,

copper, and brass will induce a high tone. Many pull-tabs (but not all) will

induce a “broken” tone. To achieve the broken tone, set the discriminate

control at the approximate center position, about 12:00.

Depth of detection is slightly reduced in the DISCRIMINATION mode.

TONE MODE AUDIO RESPONSES

RESPONSE

Iron & Steel

LOW

TONE

Gold & Nickel

BROKEN

TONE

Old & New Pull Tabs

HIGH

TONE

Copper, Silver &

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

SWEEP TECHNIQUE

Sweep the search coil in a slow, consistent, side-to-side motion. The detector’s

circuitry is constantly calculating the ground’s mineralization. A steady,

consistent coil speed is required for the detector to make an accurate calculation.

Keep the search coil about one inch above the ground. Keep the coil even with

the ground. Do not raise the coil at the ends of your sweep.

TONE RESPONSE

Only dig up targets that induce repeatable tones. Each time you pass the search

coil over a possible target, you should hear the same tone. If the tone does not

repeat on each pass, varies in tone, or varies in location, then the target is

usually not of value.

Inconsistent tones are evidence of high oxidation (rusted metal) or irregularly

shaped trash items.

Note, however, that multiple tones may be evidence of multiple targets.

If you cannot pinpoint the location of a very strong signal, lift the coil higher off

of the ground until a weaker, but more precise signal is heard.

For very weak signals, try moving the coil in short, rapid sweeps, closer to the

ground.

CORRECT WRONG

WHAT

READS

LIKE THIS

…MAY

ACTUALLY

BE THIS

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following troubleshooting steps may assist you in case you’re having prob-

lems with your Detector.

YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING ERRATIC SIGNALS WHEN YOU’RE IN THE FIELD.

Your SENSITIVITY may be set too high. Try reducing the SENSITIVITY slightly until

the false signals stop.

Remember to swing your coil slowly. Some inconsistent signals will occur on highly

rusted metals. If the signal does not repeat after successive passes of the coil over the

same area, then the target is usually not worthwhile.

Natural and man-made electromagnetic fields can cause interference.

YOUR DETECTOR IS NOT STABLE AND HAS A PULSING, DISTORTED TONE

INSTEAD OF A CLEAR TONE.

This can occur if you’re operating near another detector or near power lines that can

interfere with the detector’s operating frequency.

YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING A CONSTANT LOUD TONE OR

CONSTANT REPEATING TONES

This usually occurs when the batteries are low. Try replacing your batteries with

two new alkaline batteries.

KEEP 2 DETECTORS AT LEAST 20ft APART

If 2 detectors are in close proximity, interference between the two may cause your

detector to emit erratic signals.

PINPOINTING

Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” the sus-

pected target area.

●

1Once a buried target is identified by a good

tone response, continue sweeping the coil over

the target in a narrowing side-to-side pattern.

●

2Take visual note of the place on the ground

where the “beep” occurs as you move the coil

slowly from side to side.

●

3Stop the coil directly over this spot on the

ground.

●

4Now move the coil straight forward and

straight back towards you a couple of times.

●

5Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the “beep” occurs.

●

6If needed, “X” the target at different angles to “zero in” on the exact spot on

the ground at which the “beep” occurs.

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Fast Tracker Metal Detector is an example of superior design and

craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your

metal detector so that you can enjoy it for years.

Handle the metal detector gently

and carefully. Dropping it can

damage electronic components.

Use and store the metal detector

only in normal temperature

environments. Temperature

extremes can shorten the life of

electronic devices and distort or

melt plastic parts.

Wipe the metal detector with a

damp cloth occasionally to keep

it looking new. Do not use harsh

chemicals, cleaning solvents, or

strong detergents to clean the

metal detector.

The coil is waterproof and may

be submerged into either fresh or

salt water. Be careful to prevent

water from entering the control

housing. After using the coil in

salt water, rinse it with fresh

water to prevent corrosion of the

metal parts.

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