Fisher Gold Bug Pro Metal Detector Owner's Manual

This manual introduces the basic usage and precautions of Fisher brand metal detectors, including use environment, battery type, gain adjustment, etc.


Fisher Gold Bug Pro Metal Detector Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Fisher
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
2 MB
Published
09 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
27B9ACDE3C33AD96899DCA5335DD7BF3

About this manual

The Fisher Gold Bug Pro is a versatile metal detector designed primarily for finding small gold nuggets but also capable of relic-hunting and coin-shooting. It features a standard 5-inch DD searchcoil optimized for precision in mineralized soils and pinpointing. The device includes a sophisticated ground balancing system and separate controls for signal gain and threshold to enhance detection capabilities.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Terminology
  • Assembly
  • Batteries
  • Quick-Start Demo
  • Basics Of Metal Detecting
  • Ground Minerals
  • Identifying Buried Objects
  • Operation and Controls
  • Gold Prospecting

Specifications

Standard Searchcoil Size5 inch DD
Optional Searchcoil Size11 inch DD
Battery Type9-volt ALKALINE
Device Model Number8188A-GB

Frequently asked questions

What type of battery should be used?

You must use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery and should not use Heavy Duty Batteries.

Can this detector be used indoors?

No, the detector is for outdoor use only because household appliances can interfere with it.

What is the primary purpose of the Gold Bug Pro?

It is custom designed to find the smallest gold nuggets, though it can also be used for relic-hunting and coin-shooting.

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