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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II1Minelab Explorer II! ™"4901-0047 Rev 1.0P0591-A

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II10www.minelab.comMINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGYThe Explorer II is one of a new generation of detectors from Minelab. Its sleek,

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II11Once you are familiar with the feel and functions of the detector, it isa simple matter to move into Advanced mode. This will

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II12www.minelab.comFull Band Spectrum (FBS)When developing Full Band Spectrum (FBS) technology, Minelab’sscientists looked at imp

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II13!MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGYThe Full Band Spectrum (FBS) circuit automatically transmits 28frequencies simultaneously. This

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II152AssemblyThis chapter provides details andinstructions on assembling andadjusting the Explorer II.

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II16www.minelab.comMAIN CARTON• HANDLE ASSEMBLY(CONTAINING ALKALINEBATTERY PACK)• UPPER SHAFT ASSEMBLY• LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY• SEA

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II17UNPACKING YOUR EXPLORER IIList of PartsThe box in which the Explorer II is shipped should contain the itemsillustrated on the

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II18www.minelab.comASSEMBLING THE DETECTORASSEMBLING THE DETECTORHandle assemblyShaft assemblySearch coilPlease follow these inst

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II19Connecting the search coil to the lower shaftFigure 2.1–2.3 CAUTION DO NOT attempt to disconnect the coil cablewhere it ent

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II20www.minelab.comSTEP 3 Check the orientation of the search coil and shaft ensuringthat the open side of the yoke faces the gro

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II21THE SHAFT ASSEMBLYThe shaft assembly is made up of the upper and lower shafts connected by the shaftcamlock. The assembly hou

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II22www.minelab.comConnecting the shaft assembly to the handleassemblyFigure 2.6–2.9NOTE Shaft orientation: camlock is on lower

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II23CONNECTING THE SHAFT ASSEMBLYFigure 2.9 Adjusting the shaft andangle of the search coilFigure 2.8 Inserting shaft assemblyint

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II24www.minelab.comAdjusting the armrest assemblyFigure 2.10To adjust armrest:STEP 1 Loosen the screw in the center of the armres

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II25Figure 2.11 Fitting buckle to armrest strapFigure 2.12 Fitting armrest strap toarmrestFigure 2.13 Tightening armrest strapFit

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II26www.minelab.comHEADPHONESFigure 2.14 Inserting headphoneAttaching headphonesFigure 2.14The use of headphones when treasure hu

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II27REPLACING AND FITTING THE SEARCH COILReplacing the search coilFigure 2.14–2.16CAUTION DO NOT attempt to remove the coil cabl

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II28www.minelab.comSTEP 4 (Figure 2.15) Gently pull the coil cable from inside the yoke/lower shaft.STEP 5 (Figure 2.16). Careful

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II313BatteriesThe Explorer II is powered by alkalinebatteries or a rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH) battery pack. This cha

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II32www.minelab.comRemoval of battery packFigure 3.1CAUTION Ensure that the detector is turned OFF beforeproceeding with any of

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II33Recharging NiMH battery pack with the mainschargerFigure 3.3The Explorer II is provided with a sealed Nickel Metal Hydride(Ni

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II34www.minelab.comMinelab’s battery chargers aresuitable for the Explorer NiMHbattery pack only. The batterychargers will not re

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II35!Battery life indicationsFigure 3.4Visual indication – The battery life indicator appears on all of theExplorer detect screen

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II4www.minelab.com5TABLE OF CONTENTScontentsQUICKSTART ...

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II56TABLE OF CONTENTScontentsADVANCED USE ...

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II71IntroductionThe Explorer II is the mosttechnologically advanced detector everproduced.It is possible to start treasure huntin

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II8www.minelab.comABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is designed to introduce the detector’s features, give you step-by-stepdirections

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II9Contact MinelabThank you for purchasing a Minelab Explorer II detector. TheExplorer II is different to conventional metal dete