OWNER’S MANUAL

The Sharp Shooter II is a professional metal detector. The concepts

and terminology can be quite unfamiliar if you are new to the
hobby. To understand it quickly and to get the most enjoyment
possible from your detector, we strongly recommend that you:

1) Turn the Sensitivity knob to a low setting if you get false

signals. A little practice is required to understand when and how
you can use the sensitivity at or near 100%.

2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor use only. Many
household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor
demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep the search
coil away from all floors, walls and metal objects.

3) Do not test by placing coins on the floor. Most floors contain

metal.

4) Read this manual.

Most importantly, review the Summary of Operating Modes .

5) Sweep the search coil from side-to-side. Coil motion is required

in the motion modes to detect metal.

6) Use 9volt ALKALINE batteries only.

Do not use Heavy Duty batteries.
Do not use normal Zinc-Carbon batteries.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

QUICK-START DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 & 8

SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

LCD TARGET DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 & 11

MODE & BATTERY INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

Motion Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 & 15
No-Motion Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CARE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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 TERMINOLOGY
ELIMINATION
Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone,
nor light up an LCD indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s
detection field.
DISCRIMINATION
When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the
detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this as the detector "discriminating"
among different types of metals. Discrimination is a fixed-start-point elimination system.
NOTCH
Notching is the elimination of an item, or range of items, within the metallic spectrum.
We "notch-out" an object selectively. Objects to the left and right on the metallic
spectrum are retained. Notching creates a variable rejection window.
RELIC
A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past.
Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals.
IRON
Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is often an undesirable target in certain metal
detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans, pipes,
bolts, and nails.
Sometimes, the desired target is made of iron. Property markers, for
instance, can contain iron. Valuable relics can also be composed of iron; cannon
balls, old armaments, and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be
composed of iron.
FERROUS
Metals which are made of, or contain, iron.
PINPOINTING
Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried object. Long-buried
metals can appear exactly like the surrounding earth, and can therefore be very hard
to isolate.
PULL-TABS
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome trash items
for treasure hunters. They come in many different shapes and sizes. We have
incorporated special features into the detector to let you automatically eliminate the
most common types, using the AutoNotch Mode. Since there are many different
types, some must be "Notched-Out" manually.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see through," the earth’s
naturally occurring minerals, and only sound a tone when a metal object is detected.
WATERPROOF
The search coil can be submerged in water. The control housing and cable-to-housing
connection must, however, stay dry.
COINSHOOTING
Finding buried coins is the most popular metal detecting application. The most valuable
are very old; take care in unearthing them to avoid damage.
CACHE HUNTING
Pronounced “cash”. A cache is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a case, strong
box, or bag.
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 ASSEMBLY
Assembling your Sharp Shooter II Knurled
Bolt
Metal Detector is easy and requires no Knob
tools. Just follow these steps:

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1 Using the supplied bolt and knurled
knob, attach the search coil to the
lower stem.

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2 Press the button on the upper end
of the lower stem and slide the
lower stem into the upper stem. Search Coil

Adjust the stem to a length that

lets you maintain a comfortable
upright posture, with your arm
relaxed at your side.
Bottom view
●
3 Wind the search coil cable around Lower
Stem
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 Upper
Stem
the search coil. Lower
Stem
Note: To adjust the coil,
simply loosen the knob.
Search Plug
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4 Insert the coil’s plug into the Coil
Cable Control
matching connector on the control Housing
housing. Be sure the holes and
Upper
pins line up correctly. Stem

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.

Connector
on back of
control housing
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 BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance.
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.

CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following

symptoms:
●
1 The unit does not turn on.
●
2 Low speaker volume.
●
3 Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.

The Low Battery indicator will come on and stay on whenever the
batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power
Switch is turned on.

IMPORTANT: Your Sharp Shooter II 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 release
clip on the right side of the door.
●
2 Snap one battery onto each of the terminals and place the batteries
inside the compartment.
●
3 Replace the compartment door by carefully inserting opposite side of clip first.
Then press down on
clip side until battery
door snaps into place.

Release
Clip

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 QUICK-START DEMO
I. SUPPLIES NEEDED
• A Nail • Nickel
• A small piece of aluminum foil • Dime
• A large screwdriver or other large iron object • Quarter
• A zinc penny (dated after 1982)

II. POSITION THE DETECTOR

a. Place the detector on a table, with the
search coil hanging over the edge.
(or better, have a friend hold the
detector, with the coil off the
ground)
b. Keep the search coil away from
walls, floors, and metal objects.
c. Remove watches, rings and other jewelry
or metal objects from hands and wrists.
d. Turn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic interference.
e. Pivot search coil to a position parallel to the ground.
III. POWER UP
a. Turn the detector on and turn the
sensitivity knob to the 3:00
position.
b. Move the Disc/Notch knob
100% counter clockwise.
IV. WAVE OBJECTS OVER SEARCH COIL
a. Wave coins with flat surface parallel to coil. This is how you’ll find them
buried in the ground.
b. Notice the different tones.
c. Watch the LCD indicator for target identification.
V. DISCRIMINATE
a. Wave the nail and slowly turn the Disc/Notch Knob clockwise until the
nail is eliminated.
b. Continue eliminating objects one-by-one, by turning the Disc/Notch Knob
clockwise as you wave each object. Stop turning after the zinc penny is
eliminated.
c. The objects will be eliminated in this order:
1) Nail 2) Nickel 3) Penny
VI. NOTCH
a. Press the Notch button.
b. Position the Disc/Notch Knob so that the penny is eliminated.
c. Notice that the nickel is now detected. The penny has been "notched-out."
VII. ENTER NO-MOTION ALL METAL MODE
a. Press ALL METAL touch pad.
b. Move an object into the coil’s field. In A/M mode, the object will emit a
monotone sound whenever a metal object is within the search coil’s field.
c. If volume (hum) increases, press GROUND TRAC button to stabilize.
d. Slowly move object closer to the coil, and then farther away. Speaker
volume increses as objects move closer to coil.

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 BASIC OPERATION
TURN THE DETECTOR ON
Click the left knob to the on position.
The detector automatically enters the DISCRIMINATION Mode.

MOTION ALL-METAL Mode

To operate in this mode:
• Turn the right knob, Disc/Notch, 100% counterclockwise, to the off
position.
• Press the DISC button.
• Reduce the Sensitivity Control to the 2:00 or 3:00 position.
• Sweep the coil over the surface of the ground.
The detector will emit one of three tones, depending on the type of metal
detected.
The top display will indicate the type of metal targeted.
A worthwhile target is evidenced by a consistent tone, and a repeatable
target indication as you sweep back and forth over the same spot on the
ground. Non-repeatable tones usually indicate the presence of trash objects
or highly oxidized metals.

You can increase the level of sensitivity, depending on the ground

conditions. If the detector emits false signals, simply reduce the Sensitivity
until the false signals cease. The detector will work well with the Sensitivity
in the 2:00 or 3:00 position, but higher Sensitivity settings will increase depth
detection.

DISCRIMINATION Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Press the DISC button.
• Reduce the Sensitivity Control
to the 2:00 or 3:00 position.
• Sweep the coil over the
surface of the ground.
• Turn the right knob,
Disc/Notch, to eliminate
unwanted items from
detection as illustrated to the
right:

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 BASIC OPERATION continued
NOTCH Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Press the NOTCH button.
• Use the Disc/Notch Knob to eliminate medium tone trash items from
detection, but still retain low and high tone valuables.

AUTONOTCH Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Press the AUTONOTCH button.
• Most pull-tabs and medium tone trash items are automatically
eliminated.
• The Disc/Notch Knob operates as in the NOTCH mode.

NO-MOTION ALL-METAL MODE

To operate in this mode:
• Hold the search coil over the ground surface, about 1/2 inch.
• Press the All-Metal Button.
The detector will emit only one monotone sound, regardless of the type
of metal detected.
If the detector emits a constant tone, press GROUND-TRAC with the
search coil just above the ground surface. Make sure that the ground area
chosen for tuning the detector does not contain metal; if unsure, switch into
DISC mode, turn off DISCRIMINATION and verify that the detector does not
emit tones as you sweep the coil over the chosen spot.
Ground conditions can change over short distances. Until you become
familiar with the detector’s volume level, retune the detector periodically by
pressing the GroundTrac button.
Temperature changes also require retuning, by pressing the Ground Trac
button. If the detector emits a constant tone, or loses sensitivity, retune. If
you have stored the detector indoors and move outdoors immediately to a
different temperature environment and begin detecting, retune the detector
periodically until the coil temperature stabilizes. This retuning is only
necessary in the ALL-METAL Mode.

To change into any mode at any time, simply press the desired button.
The GroundTrac button only functions when in the All-Metal Mode.

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 SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES
I. NO-MOTION ALL-METAL MODE
• Use to pinpont location of objects previously detected in motion modes.
• No motion is required
• All metals will be detected
• One tone only
• Manual Ground Balance: User must tune and retune with the GroundTrac button.
To Operate: 1) Press All-Metal button.
2) Press GroundTrac button, and re-tune with GroundTrac as necessary.
Applications: Pinpointing Objects located in motion modes
Relic Hunting
Cache Hunting
Household applications: finding lost items, locating property markers

II. MOTION ALL-METAL MODE

• Motion Required
• All metals will be detected
• Three-tone Audio Target Identification
To Operate: 1) Press DISC button.
2) Keep Disc/Notch Knob 100% counterclockwise.
3) Reduce Sensitivity Knob in event of false signaling.
Applications: Relic Hunting
Cache Hunting
Household applications: finding lost items, locating property markers

III. DISCRIMINATION MODE

• Motion Required
• Three-tone audio target identification
• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate unwanted items.
• Discrimination is a cumulative target elimination system.
• As you turn the Disc/Notch knob farther clockwise, more objects are eliminated, including the first
items eliminated.
• Reduce Sensitivity if the detector emits false or non-repeatable signals.
• Automatic Ground Balance: detector automatically adjusts to ground mineralization as you
sweep the coil.
To Operate: 1) Press DISC button
2) Move Disc/Notch Knob to desired setting.
3) Reduce Sensitivity Knob in event of false signaling.
Applications: Coin-Shooting
Jewelry Hunting

IV. NOTCH MODE

• Automatically eliminates all ferrous objects.
• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate medium-tone trash items, but retain low and
high-tone valuables.
To Operate: 1) Press NOTCH button.
2) Move DISC/NOTCH knob to desired setting
Other Operations and Applications: same as Discrimination Mode.

V. AUTONOTCH MODE
• Automatically eliminates all ferrous objects.
• Automatically eliminates most pull-tabs.
• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate medium-tone trash items, but retain low and
high-tone valuables.
To Operate: 1) Press AUTONOTCH button.
2) Move DISC/NOTCH knob to desired setting
Other Operations and Applications: same as Discrimination Mode.
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 LCD TARGET DISPLAY -Motion modes only
READING THE DISPLAY Small gold items will register under
The LCD Target Display is accurate Pull Tab.
in the Motion Modes only. Medium-sized gold items will
register under S-caps.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Large gold items will register as
shows the PROBABLE identification Zinc 1¢.
of the targeted metal.
SILVER TARGETS: Silver objects
Pass the search coil repeatedly over a will register to the right of the scale,
target, and observe the target under 25¢, 50¢, or $1, depending
readout. The detector will register a on the size of the object. The larger
repeating, unchanging target the object, the farther to the right it
identification when a buried target will register.
has been located and identified. If,
upon repeated passes over the same
spot, the target identification reads IRON/FOIL: All but very large iron
inconsistently, the target is probably a and aluminum objects will register
trash item, or oxidized metal. With on the far-left side of the scale. This
practice, you will learn to unearth could indicate a worthless item
only the repeatable signals. such as a nail, or a more valuable
historic iron relic.
The segment identifications are
highly accurate, when detecting the PULL TAB: Most older pull tabs
objects described on the label. For from beverage cans will register
example, if you pass the coil here. Many gold rings will also
repeatedly over a nickel, your register here.
detector will repeatedly register a
nickel. However, if you repeatedly 5¢: Nickels and many newer pull
register a nickel, for an unknown tabs register here.
buried object, you could be detecting
some other metallic object with the S-CAPS: Older screw caps from
same magnetic signature as a nickel. glass bottles will register here. Large
gold rings, like a class ring, could
GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will also register here. Some non-U.S.
register on the left side of the LCD coins of recent vintage will also
scale. register here.
Gold flakes will register under
Iron/Foil 1¢ ZINC: Newer pennies (post-

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 LCD TARGET DISPLAY -Motion modes only
1982) will register here. Many non- will push your trash-to-treasure
U.S. coins of recent vintage will ratio. While the Sharp Shooter II will
also register here. eliminate or indicate the presence of
most common trash items, it is
10¢: Dimes and pre-1982 pennies impossible to accurately classify
will register here. Older, pre-1982, ALL buried objects. The LCD
pennies are composed of copper, provides a visual reference to
which has a metallic signature minimize the detection of trash
similar to a dime. objects. By using the target ID in
conjunction with discrimination
Caution: The target indications are control and the three-tone audio
visual references. Many other identification system (discussed
types of metal can fall under any later), you can further reduce the
one of these categories. You will trash-to-treasure ratio.
experience a trash-to-treasure
ratio when treasure hunting. The
more you practice, the lower you

USING HEADPHONES
Using headphones (not supplied) with your metal detector makes it
easier to identify subtle changes in the threshold levels for better
detection results, and also reduces drain on the batteries. Connecting
headphones temporarily disconnects the detector’s internal speaker.
Your detector accepts a 1/4-inch headphone plug which connects to the
headphone jack located on the front panel.
Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-traffic areas.

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 INDICATORS & SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
BATTERY INDICATOR: appliances, so YOUR DETECTOR
The LOW BATT indicator will flash as CAN BEHAVE VERY ERRATICALLY
the unit is powered on. If the INDOORS. If you want to test it
indicator comes on and stays on, indoors, turn off the TV and
replace the batteries. microwave. If you have lights with
dimmer switches, also turn these off;
dimmer switches can produce lots of
EMI.
If your detector chatters with the
MODE INDICATOR: SENSITIVITY knob in the 100%
Choose from one of the four operating clockwise position, reduce the
modes by pressing the touch pad. An sensitivity until the chatter stops
arrow will indicate the current (usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position).
operating mode. Change to any mode
at any time by pressing the If you suspect the presence of deeper
corresponding touchpad targets underneath a shallower target,
reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate
Note: The GroundTrac touchpad the detection of the deeper target to
properly locate and identify the
is used only to ground balance the
shallower target.:
detector when operating in the
ALL-METAL mode.

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT:
The principle use for the SENSITIVITY
knob is to eliminate
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI). EMI is both naturally-occurring
and man-made. Common sources of
EMI are power lines, both suspended
and buried, and broadcasting
antennas. Machinery, when in
operation, can also produce EMI.
EMI comes from most household
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 AUDIO TARGET ID -Motion modes only
In the DISC, NOTCH or AUTONOTCH trash items for detectorist. Most will
modes, the detector emits three induce a medium tone. Older pull tabs
distinct tones, which classify metal will be eliminated automatically in the
objects into categories AUTO NOTCH mode, or alternatively
be manually “notched out” in NOTCH
IRON & STEEL: mode with the Disc/Notch control. The
In the DISCRIMINATION mode most older pull tabs (those not attached to
iron and steel objects will induce a low the can after opening) are sometimes
tone. Highly oxidized iron can induce a broken in half; these broken tabs can
high tone. Very large iron objects (like induce low tones.
manhole covers) induce high tones. It can be very difficult to differentiate
pull tabs from gold rings. When they
GOLD: both induce medium tones, you might
Gold objects will induce a low or notice a “double beep” from a gold
medium tone, depending on their ring but a “single beep” from pull tabs.
sizes. Very small gold objects will To achieve this distinction, sweep the
indicate on the left-most segment. search coil very slowly, and at different
Large gold objects will read under the angles. Two tones might signal as the
Zinc segment. If you are gold detector passes over each side of the
prospecting, you will usually be round ring.
looking for natural gold in an area
which it does not contain much trash, COPPER, SILVER & BRASS:
and can therefore ignore the specific Most valuable coins are composed of
segment descriptions. these metals and will usually induce a
high tone. Valuable objects other than
PULL TABS: coinage can also be composed of
Pull tabs are the most bothersome copper, silver and brass.

LOW TONE MEDIUM TONE HIGH TONE

Nails & Bottle Caps, Old & New Pull Tabs, Zinc, Copper, Silver & Brass
Gold & Nickel Pennies (Post 1982), Larger Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)
Gold Objects

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

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 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Motion modes
PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT
Accurate pinpointing takes practice When swinging the coil, be
and is best accomplished by careful to keep it level with the
“X-ing” the target area. ground about 1/2 inch from the
surface. Never swing the coil like
1. Once a buried target is indicated a pendulum.
by a good tone response,
continue sweeping the coil over
the target in a narrowing WRONG
side-to-side pattern.
2. Take visual note of the place on
the ground where the “beep”
sounds.
3. Stop the coil directly over this
spot on the ground.
4. Now move the coil straight CORRECT
forward and straight back
towards you a couple of times.
5. Again make visual note of the
spot on the ground at which
the “beep” sounds.
6. If needed, “X” the target at
different angles to “zero in” on
the exact spot on the ground at
which the “beep” sounds.
The
coil
should
be swung
in a
half-
circle
movement
as
illustrated
here.
Repeat this
motion
every step
you take to
guarantee that
When pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”, the area is
as illustrated, over where the tone is induced. covered thoroughly.
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 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Motion modes
After selecting your operating mode, more than likely trash metal.
swing the search coil gently side-to- False signals can be caused by
side, slightly overlapping each sweep trashy ground, electrical inter-
as you move forward. Make sure you ference, or by large irregular trash
keep your search coil approximately objects. These signals are easily
1/2 inch above the ground as you recognized by their often broken or
search. Raising it in the sweep, or at non-repeatable nature.
the ends of your sweep, will cause
The Sharp Shooter II is a very sen-
false readings. Move slowly; hurrying
sitive and deep-seeking detector. It
will cause you to miss targets.
will respond loudly to many targets
Most good objects will respond that other detectors would only
with a good repeatable signal. detect with a weak signal. Because
If a signal does of this, trash-induced signals and
not repeat other sources of interference may
after swinging cause signals that seem confusing.
the coil direct- The key to managing these false
ly over the signals is to dig only those targets
suspected that emit a strong repeatable signal.
target a As you sweep the search coil
few back and forth over the ground,
times, learn to recognize the difference
it is between the signals that occur at
random and signals that are
stable and repeatable.

When searching very trashy

ground, it is best to scan small
areas with slow, short overlapping
sweeps. To prevent erratic signals
and difficult pinpointing in trashy
areas, consider purchasing
the Bounty Hunter
4-Inch Gold Nugget Coil.

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 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - No-motion mode
In the No-Motion All-Metal Mode, coil sweep technique is not important. Rather,
user retuning is critical.
The detector does not automatically adjust to changing ground and environmental
conditions; the operator is required to make the adjustment. If the detector
sounds a constant tone over all areas of the ground, retune the detector by
pressing the GroundTrac button. This action will “Ground Balance” the detector.
RETUNING
Keep the coil still, just above the ground surface, and press the GroundTrac button.
Make sure that the spot on the ground you chose for tuning did not contain
metal; pass over the area with the coil again to insure that the detector does
not emit a tone.
TEMPERATURE CHANGE
If the detector moves from one temperature environment to another, or if the
temperature changes, you must retune the detector until the temperature
stabilizes. If you move from a cooler to a warmer environment, the detector may
emit a constant tone; if so, retune. If you move from a warmer to cooler
environment, the detector may lose sensitivity; if so, retune.
PINPOINTING
How To Pinpoint Targets Using The ALL-METAL Mode
When you’ve discovered a target you wish to dig, do the following:
1. Hold the searchcoil about half an inch above the ground, off to the side of
where you think the target probably is.
2. Tap the ALL METAL touchpad button. This will put you into the All Metal
Pinpoint mode. NOTE: unlike the other modes, this mode does not require
the searchcoil to be in motion to detect a target.
3. Lift the searchcoil slightly, and pass it over the target. The sound will be
loudest over the center of the target.
To Narrow It Down Further:
4. Now that you know about where the target is, again lower the searchcoil to
about half an inch above the ground, near the center of the target but not
right over the top. Tap the button again. The sound will instantly go away.
5. Lift the searchcoil slightly and move it horizontally over the target. The audi-
ble response zone will be much narrower. Repeat step #4 to narrow the tar-
get zone even further.
NOTE: if at any time it seems like the signal may be drifting, just tap the
Ground-Trac button. This restores the signal to its zero level.
Detection Field
The No-Motion Mode’s detection field depends on the size of the target.
Large Objects
After detecting a target, lift the coil off the ground to a distance
where you hear the faintest tone. Move the coil over
the ground at this height. If the tone does not
fade, you have detected a large or irregularly
shaped object. Outline the object with slow coil
movements.
If you can outline an area larger than the size of the
inside coil, you then have a large target, or several
targets.
Large objects can be detected when they enter the range of the outside coil.
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 METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS
COINSHOOTING:
The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you
want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Be aware
that large iron objects may still be detected in Discrimination Mode.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC/ALL METAL 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 found
in abandoned homes, plowed fields or even your own backyard. Research
the local library to learn of historical events or places in the area. You can
then target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your
local history.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC/ALL METAL 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 a
case, strong box, or bag. A cache can be hidden in the floor or walls of a
house, or buried nearby. Operate in the ALL METAL mode.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC/ALL METAL touchpad.
2) Turn the DISC/NOTCH knob 100% counterclockwise.
JEWELRY HUNTING:
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks, school
yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry. Your greatest
challenge is the interference from pull tabs and cans. You must use a
discrimination 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 high
tones, avoid the broken or non-repeatable tones.
OTHER APPLICATIONS:
Use your Sharp Shooter II to find property markers, machine parts, and
lost keys. Keep your detector in motion ALL-METAL mode for these tasks.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector

or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only
• Using detector near • Move away
power lines from power lines
• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity at least 30’ apart

• Environmental • Reduce sensitivity

electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease

Constant low tone • Discharged batteries • Replace batteries

or constant repeating
tones • Wrong type of • Use only 9V
batteries alkaline batteries

LCD does not lock • Multiple targets • Move coil slowly

on to one target ID present at different angles
or emits multiple • Highly oxidized
tones target
• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivity
too high

No power, no • Dead batteries • Replace batteries

sounds • Batteries connected
improperly
• Cord not connected • Check connections
securely
• Not moving coil in • Sweep searchcoil
motion modes. from side-to-side

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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Sharp Shooter II Metal Detector is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your
metal detector so you can enjoy it for years to come.

Keep the detector’s chassis dry and do not let water enter it. If the chassis
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can
corrode the electronic circuits.

The searchcoil supplied with the detector is

waterproof however, and may be submerged in either
fresh or salt water. After using the searchcoil in salt
water, rinse it with fresh water.

Use and store the detector only in normal temperature

environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the
life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort
or melt plastic parts.

Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it

can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause
the detector to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your
detector’s electronic parts.

Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to

keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
detector.

Modify or tampering with the detector’s internal components can cause a

malfunction and might invalidate your detector’s warranty.

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 TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
1. Respect the rights and property of others.
2. Observe all laws, whether national, state or local.
3. Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
4. Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in your holes.
5. All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set.
Always obtain permission before searching any site. Be
extremely careful while probing, picking up, or discarding trash
items. And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES!

FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LP

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defects in work-

manship or materials under normal use for five years
from date of purchase to the original user. Liability in
all events is limited to the purchase price paid.
Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or
repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter Detector
returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas
Products, LP. Damage due to neglect, accidental
damage or misuse of this product is not covered by
this warranty.

Copyright ©MCMXCIX by First Texas Products, L.P.

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

Published by First Texas Products, L.P.

Bounty Hunter® and Sharpshooter® are registered trademarks of First Texas Products, L.P.

www.detecting.com

First Texas Products, LP

1100 Pendale Road
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 633-8354
REVISED 2/04
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