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How to Care for your White's Metal Detector

Mining for gold or prospecting does not necessarily require a donkey and a mining claim. It is possible to find gold using a metal detector. One of the more popular metal detectors is White's metal detector. Many metal detector users search along beaches and parks, searching for lost coins and jewelry. The White's metal detector is an expensive piece of equipment and it must be property cared for.

Instructions

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  Turn the White's metal detector off when not in use.
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  Remove the batteries from the White metal detector when not in use. Remove the battery holder from the detector, and remove the batteries from the holder.
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  Store the metal detector inside, out of the elements.
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  Be careful not to drop the instrument when prospecting.
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  Do not use the White's metal detector as something to lean on or as assistance in standing up when prospecting.
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  Don't use WD-40 or other lubricants on the metal detector.
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  Do not make mechanical changes to the detector during its warranty period, or you will void the warranty.
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  Do not store in extreme heat, such as in the trunk of the car during summer. Keep out of direct bright sunlight.
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  Do not get the control box wet.

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