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OWNER’S MANUALYour Fortune Hunter Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlledmetal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an objectin order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.

THE FORTUNE HUNTER HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:

1. ALL METAL DETECTIONAll types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, tovaluable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.

2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modesCompletely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in “DISC” mode,with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.

Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection inthe AUTO NOTCH mode.

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.

DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOORMost floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.

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INTRODUCTIONThe Fortune Hunter is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for avariety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purposedetecting.

Before using your Fortune Hunter, it is important to read these instructions. Thismanual's description of detectionconcepts and types of metals isnecessary to avoid frustration ifyou are new to the hobby of metaldetecting.

TerminologyElimination — Reference to a metal or

target being "eliminated" means thatthe detector will not emit a tone norlight up an LCD indicator when anobject is in the coil’s detection field.

Discrimination — When thedetector emits different tones fordifferent types of metals, and whenthe detector "eliminates" certainmetals, we refer to this as thedetector "discriminating" amongdifferent types of objects.

Iron — Iron is a common, low-grademetal which is often an undesirabletarget. Examples of undesirable ironobjects are old cans, pipes, bolts,and nails.

Relic — A relic is an aged object ofhistorical significance. Note thatmany relics are made of iron, anotherwise undesirable object insome metal detecting applications.

Pull-tabs and Trash Items —Discarded pull-tabs from beveragecontainers are the most bothersomeitems for professional and hobbymetal detectorists. These items aregenerally constructed of aluminum,iron, or steel. We havetherefore incorporatedspecial features intothe Fortune Hunterto eliminate thesetargets or to alertyou to their possiblepresence.

Fortune Hunter FEATURES

Interchangeable Coil System

Headphone Jack

TouchpadControls

S-RodHandleSystem

Mode Indicator

S-RodDetectorStand

8" Waterproofsearchcoil

ComfortHand-grip

ExtendedArmrest

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TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s

permission.• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private

property.• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and

courtesy at all times.• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself

with courtesy and consideration of others

FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LLC5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects inworkmanship or materials under normal use for five years from

date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events islimited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty islimited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty HunterDetector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products,LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this

product is not covered by this warranty.

Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.

Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution.Warranty does not cover shipping costs

According to FCC part 15.21Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Copyright ©2010 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form, except for theinclusion of brief quotations in a review.

Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C.Bounty Hunter® is registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.

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EASY ASSEMBLY

Searchcoil

SearchcoilCable

UpperStem

ControlHousing

Plug

LowerStem

Assembling your Fortune Hunter MetalDetector is easy and requires no tools.Just follow these steps:

●1 Using the supplied bolt and knurledknob, attach the searchcoil to thelower stem.

●2 Press the button on the upper endof the lower stem and slide thelower stem into the upper stem.

Adjust the stem to a length thatlets you maintain a comfortableupright posture, with your armrelaxed at your side.

●3 Wind the searchcoil cable aroundthe stem. Leave enough slack in thecable to let you adjust the coil whenyou are hunting on uneven ground.Then tighten the knob at the end ofthe searchcoil.

Note: To adjust the coil, simply loosen the knob.

●4 Insert the coil’s plug into thematching connector on the controlhousing. Be sure the holes andpins line up correctly.

Caution:• Do not force the plug in.

Excess force will cause damage.• To disconnect the cable, pull on the

plug. Do not pull on the cable.

UpperStem

LowerStem

Connectoron back ofcontrol housing

Bolt KnurledKnob

Button view

Button side

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detectoror beeps erratically indoors outdoors only

• Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines

• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectorsclose proximity at least 30’ apart

• Highly oxidized • Only dig upburied object repeatable

signals• Environmental • Reduce sensitivity

electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease

Constant low tone • Discharged batteries • Replace batteriesor constant repeating • Wrong type of • Use only 9V tones batteries alkaline batteries

LCD does not lock • Multiple targets • Move coil slowlyon to one target ID present at different anglesor detector emits • Highly oxidizedmultiple tones target

• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivitytoo high

No power, no • Dead batteries • Replace batteriessounds • Cord not connected • Check connections

securely • Not moving • Sweep searchcoil

Searchcoil from side-to-side

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METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONSCOINSHOOTING:

The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, youwant to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Bewarethat highly oxidized steel may also be detected.

Control settings required.1) Press DISC touch pad.2) Turn the Disc/Notch Knob to the 3:00 position.

RELIC HUNTING:A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. Relics can be foundin abandoned homes, plowed fields or even your own backyard. Researchthe local library to learn of historical events or places in the area. You canthen target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into yourlocal history.

Control settings required.1) Press DISC touchpad.2) Turn the DISC/NOTCH knob 100% counterclockwise.

Many relics are iron, so you do not want to discriminate.

CACHE HUNTING:A cache, pronounced “cash” is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside acase, strong box, or bag. A cache can be hidden in the floor or walls of ahouse, or buried nearby. Operate in the ALL METAL mode.

Control settings required.1) Press ALL METAL touchpad.

JEWELRY HUNTING:Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks, schoolyards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry. Your greatestchallenge is the interference from pull tabs and cans. You must use adiscrimination mode: AUTO NOTCH is best.

Control settings required.1) Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad.2) Set Disc/Notch knob at 2:00. Dig only the repeatable low and hightones, avoid the broken or non-repeatable tones.

OTHER APPLICATIONS:Use your detector to find property markers, machine parts, and lost keys.Keep your detector in ALL-METAL mode for these tasks.Gold prospecting also requires the ALL-METAL mode.

IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries only.Do not use heavy duty batteries.

Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.

CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the followingsymptoms:

●1 The unit does not turn on.●2 Low speaker volume.●3 Unit beeps continuously or erratically.

The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever thebatteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the PowerSwitch is turned off. The flashing indicator tells you that your batteries arein good condition.

IMPORTANT: Your Fortune Hunter metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

●1 Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the releaseclip on the right side of the door.

●2 Snap one battery onto each of the terminals and place the batteries in-side the com-partment.Insert booth ofthe batterieswith terminalsfacing inward.

●3 Replace thecompartmentdoor by carefullyinserting oppo-site side of clipfirst. Then pressdown on clipside until batterydoor snaps intoplace.

BATTERIES

Both Batteriesterminalsfacing in

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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUESAfter selecting your operating mode,swing the searchcoil gently side-to-side, slightly overlapping each sweepas you move forward. Make sure youkeep your searchcoil approximately 1inch above the ground as you search.Raising it in the sweep, or at the endsof your sweep, will cause false read-ings. Move slowly; hurrying will onlycause you to miss targets.

Most good objects will respondwith a good repeatable signal.

If a signal does notrepeat after swingingthe coil directly over

the suspected target afew times, it is more

than likely trashmetal. False signals

can be caused bytrashy ground,

electricalinterference,

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objects. These signals are easilyrecognized by their often broken ornon-repeatable nature.

The Fortune Hunter is a very sensi-tive and deep-seeking detector. Itwill respond loudly to manytargets that other detectors wouldonly detect with a weak signal. Be-cause of this, trash-induced signalsand other sources of interferencemay cause signals that seem con-fusing. The key to managing thesefalse signals is to dig only those tar-gets that emit a strong repeatablesignal. As you sweep thesearchcoil back and forth over theground, learn to recognize the dif-ference between the signals thatoccur at random and signals thatare stable and repeatable.

When searching very trashyground, it is best to scan smallareas with slow, short overlappingsweeps. To prevent erratic signalsand difficult pinpointing in trashyareas, consider purchasing theBounty Hunter 4-Inch GoldNugget Coil System.

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FORTUNE HUNTER DEMONSTRATIONHere is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Fortune Hunter.

I. Supplies Needed• A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982) • A dime (10¢)• A nickel (5¢) • Small piece of aluminum foil • A nail

II. Position your Fortune Hunter• Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge.• Be sure that the searchcoil is far away from walls or metal objects.

Keep the searchcoil away from any metal in the table.• Turn off appliances or lights which cause electromagnetic interference

III. Beginning Switch Settings• Right Knob (DISC/NOTCH) —

100% counterclockwise to low• Left Knob (SENSITIVITY) —

click on and set to 3:00 (3/4 turn)• Do not press any touchpads

IV. All Metal DetectionA. Wave all objects under the searchcoil

• NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE

V. Discriminate ModeA. Press the DISC touchpadB. Turn the right knob (DISC/NOTCH) to the 12:00 position.C. Wave all objects under the searchcoil.

• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED

D. Move the DISC/NOTCH control to different positions and eliminate the penny from detection.

VI. Auto Notch ModeA. Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpadB. Right knob (DISC/NOTCH) 100% counterclockwise to lowC. Wave all objects under the searchcoil while

slowly turning the right knob clockwise.• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED

SENSITIVITY DISC / NOTCH

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

When pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”,as illustrated, over where the tone is induced.

PINPOINTING

Accurate pinpointing takes practiceand is best accomplished by“X-ing” the target area.

1. Once a buried target is indicatedby a good tone response,continue sweeping the coil overthe target in a narrowingside-to-side pattern.

2. Take visual note of the place onthe ground where the “beep”sounds.

3. Stop the coil directly over thisspot on the ground.

4. Now move the coil straightforward and straight backtowards you a couple of times.

5. Again make visual note of thespot on the ground at whichthe “beep” sounds.

6. If needed, “X” the target atdifferent angles to “zero in” onthe exact spot on the ground atwhich the “beep” sounds.

COIL MOVEMENT

When swinging the coil, becareful to keep it level with theground about one inch from thesurface. Never swing the coil likea pendulum.

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The coil should beswung in a half-circle movementas illustrated here.Repeat this motionevery step youtake to guaranteethat the area isbeing coveredthoroughly.

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TURNING ON YOUR DETECTORTurn the left knob (SENSITIVITY) to the right. As the knob clicks to the "On"position, the detector sounds three tones, the LCD arrows appearmomentarily, and the unit pre-sets to the ALL METAL mode of operation.

SET THE MODE

1. ALL METAL• Press the ALL METAL touchpad

The unit will emit sound when passing over all types of metal objects.The ALL METAL mode offers the greatest depth detection capability.

2. DISCRIMINATEA. Press the DISC touchpad B. Slowly turn the right knob (DISC/NOTCH) clockwise.

All iron or ferrous objects are eliminated from detection. As you turn theDISC/NOTCH knob clockwise you can eliminate foil, pull tabs, screwcaps, and zinc pennies.

3. AUTO NOTCH Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad, and the detector will automaticallyreject iron and most pull-tabs. Nickels and many small gold rings will beretained. The DISC/NOTCH knob creates a rejection "window" whichcan be moved as it is turned clockwise. With this mode, you can rejectscrew caps and zinc (post 1982) pennies as the DISC/NOTCH control isturned clockwise, but still detect valuables with low and high tones.

Note: If you are not sure of your current mode setting, simply press the desiredtouch-pad again.

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AUDIO TARGET IDDepending on the operating modeand Disc/Notch control setting, theFortune Hunter emits three distincttones which classify metal objects intocategories.

IRON & STEEL:In the ALL/METAL mode most ironand steel objects will induce a mediumtone. Highly oxidized iron can induce ahigh tone, in discrimination,depending on the Disc/Notch controlsetting. For instance, some rustedbottle caps will induce a high tone andindicate to the right of the LCD targetdisplay.

GOLD:In DISCRIMINATION mode, goldobjects will induce a low or mediumtone, depending on their sizes. Verysmall gold objects will indicate on theleft-most segment. Large gold objectswill read under the Zinc segment. Ifyou are gold prospecting, you willusually be looking for natural gold inan area which does not contain muchtrash, and can therefore ignore thespecific segment descriptions.

PULL TABS:Pull tabs are the most bothersometrash items for detectorist. Most willinduce a medium tone. Most will beeliminated automatically in the AUTONOTCH mode, or alternatively bemanually “discriminated out” in DISCmode with the Disc/Notch control. Theolder pull tabs (those not attached tothe can after opening) are sometimesbroken in half; these broken tabs caninduce low tones. Highly oxidized pulltabs can also induce high tones.

It can be very difficult to differentiatepull tabs from gold rings. When theyboth induce medium tones, you mightnotice a “double beep” from a goldring but a “single beep” from pull tabs.To achieve this distinction, sweep thesearchcoil very slowly, and at differentangles. Two tones might signal as thedetector passes over each side of theround ring.

COPPER, SILVER & BRASS:Most valuable coins are composed ofthese metals and will usually induce ahigh tone. Valuable objects other thancoinage can also be composed ofcopper, silver and brass.

Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into three categories.

LOW TONE

Nails & Bottle Caps,Gold & Nickel

MEDIUM TONE

Old & New Pull Tabs, ZincPennies (Post 1982)

HIGH TONE

Copper, Silver & BrassCopper Pennies (Pre 1982)

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LCD TARGET DISPLAY - motion modes onlyPlease refer to the display on yourdetector and reference the TARGETI.D. categories below applicable toyour model (not all detectors includeall of these categories).

READING THE DISPLAYThe Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) showsthe PROBABLE identification of thetargeted metal, as well as the PROBABLEdepth of the target.

The detector will register a consistenttarget identification, upon each sweep ofthe coil, when a buried target has beenlocated and identified. If, upon repeatedpasses over the same spot, the targetidentification reads inconsistently, thetarget is probably a trash item, or oxidizedmetal. With practice, you will learn tounearth only the repeatable signals.

The segment identifications are highlyaccurate, when detecting the objectsdescribed on the label. However, if anobject registers in a given category foran unknown buried object, you couldbe detecting a metallic object other thanthe object described on the label, butwith the same metallic signature. Also,the greater the distance between thetarget and the coil, the less accurate thetarget identification.

GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will registertowad the middle or left-of-center on theLCD scale.Gold flakes may register under iron.Small gold items may register under foilor 5¢.Large gold items will register toward thecenter of the scale.

SILVER TARGETS: Silver objects willregister to the right of the scale, underdime or higher.

IRON: All sizes of iron objects willregister on the far-left side of the scale.This could indicate a worthless itemsuch as a nail, or a more valuable

historic iron relic.

FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gumwrapper, will register as foil. A smallbroken piece of pull tab may alsoregister here.

5¢: Most newer pull-tabs from beveragecans, the type intended to stay attachedto the can, will register here. Many goldrings will also register here.

ALUM: Older pull tabs, which alwaysdetached completely from the can,register here. Many medium size goldring also register here.

PT(pull-tabs): Pull-tabs from olderbeverage cans will register here. Fewnewer pull-tabs will also register here.Many gold rings will also register here.

S-CAP: Older screw caps from glassbottles will register here. Large goldrings, like a class ring, could also registerhere. Some non-U.S. coins of recentvintage will also register here.

Zinc: Medium conductivity objects andmany non-U.S. coins of recent vintageare classified here.

The Target Identification Categories tothe right of the display, such as coppercoins, 10¢, DIME, 25¢, Quarter, 50¢, $1accurately identify these U.S. coins.When used in areas outside the U.S.,these categories identify coins or metalobjects of high relative conductivity(such as silver coins or relics), or largeobjects made of any type of metal.

Caution: The target indications are visualreferences. Many other types of metalcan fall under any one of thesecategories. While the detector willeliminate or indicate the presence ofmost common trash items, it isimpossible to accurately classify ALLburied objects.

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ALL METAL MODE:

There are two ways to enter theALL-METAL mode.1) Press the Disc/All Metal touch pad.

or2) Turn the detector on. (The detector

always defaults to the All Metalmode when first powered on).

DISCRIMINATION MODE:

To enter DISCRIMINATION mode,1) Press the Disc touch pad, and2) Turn the Disc/Notch control knob

clockwise.In the DISCRIMINATION mode, thedetector will emit three distincttones, depending on the type ofmetal detected.

As you turn the Disc Knobclockwise, you will progressively“discriminate out,” or eliminate fromdetection, different types of metals.Refer to the illustration below as areference for the levels required todiscriminate out different objects.

The DISCRIMINATION mode is afixed-start-point system. As you turnthe knob to the right, more objects areprogressively eliminated, including theitems to the left. UseDISCRIMINATION for coin-shootingand detecting in trashy areas.

If you encounter certain bothersometrash items, program their rejectioninto your detector as follows:1) Turn the Disc/Notch knob 100%

counterclockwise.2) Pass the undesirable object under

the searchcoil.3) Turn the Disc/Notch knob slowly

clockwise until the object is nolonger detected.

AUTO NOTCH MODE

To enter the AUTO NOTCH mode,press the Auto Notch touch pad. InAUTO NOTCH mode, iron, most pulltabs, and screw caps are automaticallyeliminated.

In addition, you can turn the Disc/Notchcontrol to selectively eliminate more itemsbeyond the pre-programmed ones.

You can eliminate unwanted items in themiddle of the magnetic spectrum, butstill retain more valuable nickels.AUTONOTCH is useful to “notch out”specific unwanted items.

MODES OF OPERATION

ALL METAL TOUCHPAD

DISC TOUCHPAD

AUTO NOTCH TOUCHPAD

The principle use for the SENSITIVITYknob is to eliminateELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE(EMI). EMI is both naturally-occurringand man-made. Common sources ofEMI are power lines, both suspendedand buried, and broadcastingantennas. Machinery, when inoperation, can also produce EMI.

EMI comes from most householdappliances, so YOUR DETECTORCAN BEHAVE VERY ERRATICALLYINDOORS. If you want to test itindoors, turn off the TV andmicrowave. If you have lights with

dimmer switches, also turn these off;dimmer switches can produce lots ofEMI.

If your detector chatters with theSENSITIVITY knob in the 100%clockwise position, reduce thesensitivity until the chatter stops(usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position).

If you suspect the presence of deepertargets underneath a shallower target,reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminatethe detection of the deeper target toproperly locate and identify theshallower target.

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:The LOW BATT indicator will flash asthe unit is powered on. If theindicator comes on and stays on,replace the batteries.

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

SENSITIVITY

USING HEADPHONESUsing headphones (included) improves battery life, and prevents the soundsfrom annoying bystanders.It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly,particularly if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not useheadphones near traffic or where other dangers are present. This device isto be used with interconnecting cables/headphone cables shorter than threemeters.