ABOUT YOUR DETECTOR The I.D. detector of the future is here! The Fisher Coin Strike brings you a new level of performance and features that include fast automatic ground tracking, a precision auto ground balance system, four-tone ID system, programmability and our new D.P.A.
SETTING UP Your Fisher Coin Strike is built to last for years. However, it’s a sophisticated electronic instrument containing state-of-the-art components. Handle it carefully, care for it regularly, and it will give you years of dependable service. The Coin Strike requires little assembly.
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SETTING UP holes in the center stem. The coil angle is adjusted by loosening the nylon wing nut on top of the search coil. NOTE: Remember, the longer the shaft, the more you’ll have to bend your elbow to keep the coil off the ground and the sooner your arm will get tired.
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SETTING UP 5. Reconnect the coil cable to the control housing. Be careful not to cross thread it and make sure it’s snug, but hand tightened only. 6. With the shaft length and coil angle properly adjusted, you should be able to move into your search position by leaning forward very slightly and raising the angle so the coil rests flat on the ground about 6 to 12 inches in front of your arm.
4. Reconnect the cable to the control housing. 5. The control housing can then be mounted on your belt or on the optional Fisher Chest Harness. It is especially important that the cable connector be installed tightly to prevent false signals during body-mount use. Tight, but...
CONTROL PANEL The Coin Strike control panel is an all new digital I/O System. The LCD Display provides you with a constant control readout showing you all of your current settings, much like the knobs of an older -style metal detector. SCOPE FOIL POWER...
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CONTROL PANEL a. When in the MENU mode, the Iron DISC controlcan be varied from 0 to 99 with the UP and DOWN arrow buttons. A 0 discrimination setting will allow all metals to activate the tone; a 99 discrimination setting fully discriminates out most iron targets, allowing only nonferrous objects to activate the tone I.D.
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CONTROL PANEL advanced discrimination system activated. When in the NOTCH discrimination MENU, the button is used to activate or turn off the FOIL, NICKEL, TABS and ZINC disc. notches. When in the search mode, this button can be pushed and held to activate or turn off the numeric I.D.
We strongly encourage you to thoroughly read and understand everything in this operation manual prior to using your new Fisher Coin Strike. This will enable you to obtain the optimum performance when you detect. However, we can provide a few quick suggestions that can help you get started.
4 TONE AUDIO SYSTEM The four-tone audio system provides you with more information per sweep, acting as a target I.D. system in the “discrimination” mode. While sweeping the Coin Strike search coil over a target, you will hear one of four tones: LOW TONE = Iron objects (ferrous) LOW/MID TONE = Foil, Nickel, Round Tabs MID/HIGH TONE = Square Tabs, Zinc Pennies...
LCD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM The LCD will also show you an indication of the type of target you have found, in conjunction with the audio tones, by showing you a number preceded by a “-” or “+” sign. The target identification system works as follows: When in either search mode (ALL METAL or DISC), a target will produce a number between 0 and 99 indicating target type.
Precision Visual Pinpointing When the P/P button is pushed and held, the non-motion pinpoint mode is activated. This pinpoint mode may be familiar in some ways (when the target is approached, the audio intensity increases), but different in others (the digital numeric indicator). The two digit (0-99) LCD will help you to accurately pinpoint your target by increasing in value as the center of the target is approached.
THRESH to -10 or lower. Then, auto-ground balance the detector and turn ON the auto ground tracking system (Fisher Trak). The tracking system should allow you enter and exit the wet, salt sand without false signals if the SENS and THRESH are set up properly.
SETTING MEMORY CONTROL Your new Coin Strike provides you with 3 memory locations to store your favorite control settings. These memory locations will store the Iron DISC level, THRESHOLD level, SENSITIVITY level, and NOTCH disc. Please note that the SALT Mode and VOLUME level will not be stored.
SEARCHING Good search techniques are every bit as important as having a good detector. 1. Once your controls are properly set, press and release the P/P touch pad, and move into your search position. Begin your search by walking slowly and sweeping the search coil in a tight semicircle.
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SEARCHING 5. Keep the search coil moving at a comfortable rate. 6. Take your time. If you walk too fast you can overlap your sweeps and you’ll miss a lot of ground. If you swing your coil too fast, you could lose some sensitivity to deep and/or small targets.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Two 9-volt transistor batteries are located in separate compartments on the underside of the control housing. When you first turn on your detector you will see your battery level. It flashes for 3 seconds. A reading of 9V means you have maximum battery life. A reading of 6V indicates that you have approximately 11/2 to 1 hour left of battery life.
TARGET RECOVERY Once you have identified and pinpointed your target, your objective is to recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually no trace of your excavation. There are almost as many ways to do this as there are Treasure Hunters. Whatever works for you is good enough as long as you don’t break any laws, damage vegetation, or leave uncovered holes.
MAINTENANCE Your Coin Strike doesn’t require a lot of care. It’s built with high- quality materials and it’s splashproof and dustproof. 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 a while, take the batteries out.
SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH Extended ..........52” Collapsed ..........41” WEIGHT Handle and Coil ....2.4 lbs. Complete......3.5 lbs. Control Housing ....1.1 lbs. FREQUENCY Operating.............Proprietary Target Response: Low tone = iron. Low/Mid tone = foil, nickel, round tabs. Mid/High tone = square tabs, zinc. High tone = copper, clad, silver coins INPUTS/OUTPUTS Controls ............
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Our detectors are durable, dependable, and search deeper. REPUTATION Fisher produced the first patented metal detector in 1931. For over 70 years, the Fisher logo has been a mark of excellence. LIFETIME WARRANTY Fisher believes in the products we produce and backs this belief with a Limited Lifetime Warranty, Warranty may vary outside the United States.
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