Laser Rapier II Operator's Instruction Manual - page 6
LASER RAPIER II OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To be successful in treasure hunting with a detector you must:
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Use a high-performance metal detector designed for
the type of treasure hunting you will be doing.
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Learn how to use your metal detector properly.
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Search where there is buried treasure to be found.
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Be persistent.
The Rapier II was designed for coin hunting, competition hunt-
ing and all-purpose use. This multifunction detector is very powerful, yet
very easy to use.
This OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL is designed to
help you learn to operate the detector properly for maximum perform-
ance in various search conditions. Complete instructions on how to op-
erate the Rapier II are found in the two main sections: GETTING
STARTED and OPERATING TECHNIQUES.
If you are new to metal detecting, we highly recommend read-
ing and following the entire GETTING STARTED section to develop
the “feel” of your detector. Then, study and practice the OPERATING
TECHNIQUES.
If you are an experienced detectorist and are familiar with the
concepts of metal detecting, you may want to go directly to the OPER-
ATING TECHNIQUES section. Whatever your prior detecting experi-
ence is, the more skilled you become at operating this detector, the more
rewarding your results will be.
If you are new to treasure hunting with metal detectors, keep in
mind that if there are no valuable metal objects buried where you are
searching, it won’t matter how good your metal detector is or how
skilled and persistent you are. To learn more about where to search for
valuable buried metals, check with your detector dealer or bookseller
for magazines and books on treasure hunting.
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INTRODUCTION
“PLUGGING”
Used only where allowed in natural wooded areas and very moist lawn areas.
Plugging in hard dry ground can damage grass roots, leaving yellow “dead spots” in
time.
After pinpointing target, cut three sides of a four-inch cube around target cen-
ter using a six-inch sturdy hunting knife (Fig. 1A). Cutting a “hinged” cube rather
than a cone shaped plug will properly orient its return, prevent removal by a lawn-
mower, and lessen the chance of scratching the target. With the knife blade, carefully
pry against the cube side opposite the “hinge” (uncut side) and fold back (Fig. 1B).
Scan searchcoil over plug and hole to isolate target location. If target is in plug, care-
fully probe until located. If target is in hole and not visible, probe bottom and sides
until located and remove (Fig. 1C). Repeat scan for additional targets. Replace all
loose dirt with plug. Seat plug firmly with foot (Fig. 1D).
RECOMMENDED RECOVERY METHOD
Adapted from “Tools ‘N Techniques” By Robert H. Sickler
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Figure 1A
Figure 1D
Figure 1B
Figure 1C