Harbor Freight Tools 43149 - Manual (Page 2)

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SpeciFicationS
Stem Length 15” - 27-1/2”
Coil 8” Diameter
Power Supply Qty 3, 9 Volt Batteries
Built-in Battery Tester
Audio 3 distinct sounds for different
metals
Weight 3.25 lb.
Save this Manual
You will need the manual for the safe-
ty warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance
procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the
invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a
safe and dry place for future reference.
SaFety WarningS anD
precautionS
Warning: When using tool, basic safety
precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to equipment.
read all instructions before using this
product!
Handle the tool carefully at all 1.
times. Dropping the Tool can cause
damage to circuit boards and the
case, which can cause the product to
work improperly.
only use and store the tool in
2.
normal temperature environments.
Extremes in temperature can shorten
the effectiveness of electronic devic-
es and melt or damage plastic parts.
avoid electrical shock.
3. Any metal
detector may discover underground
power lines, explosives or other items
which when struck could cause per-
sonal injury. Do not use this product
in areas where there might be under-
ground electric lines or pipes buried
at shallow depths. Never search in
military zones where bombs or other
explosives may be buried. Avoid
striking any line known or suspected
to be carrying electric power. Do not
search any pipeline, particularly if
it could contain a flammable gas or
liquid. In areas of uncertain condi-
tions, use reasonable caution before
using the Tool. If there is any ques-
tion about a condition being safe of
unsafe, do not operate the Tool.
Keep the tool clean.
4. Wipe the
housing after each use. The search
coil is washable and can be fully sub-
merged. Never submerge the control
housing. Protect the control housing
from rain, blowing surf and heavy
mist. Disassemble the stem and
wipe it clean after use in sandy areas.
Dress properly
5. . Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts. Protective,
electrically nonconductive clothes
and nonskid footwear are recom-
mended when working. Wear restric-
tive hair covering to contain long hair.
use the right tool for the job
6. . Do
not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was
designed. Do not modify this tool and
do not use this tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
Stay alert
7. . Watch what you are do-
ing, use common sense. Do not oper-
ate any tool when you are tired.