TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Fisher F11™ Metal Detector. The F11 is the result of many
years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design and target
accuracy. The F11 can be used with its default turn-on-and-go settings, or you can adjust the detector's
settings to match your hunting conditions. This detector was designed to be an easy to use yet powerful
detector. This manual has been written to help you get optimal use of your detector so we hope you will
read it thoroughly before your first outing.
Happy Hunting from Fisher Research Labs!
The F11 operates at a frequency of 7.69 kHz and comes with a 7” round elliptical
searchcoil. The F11 shares searchcoil compatibility with the F22 and F44.
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents of Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Batteries (use alkaline batteries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Quick-Start Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Basics of Metal Detecting
Ground Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Identifying Buried Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Depth of Buried Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Waterproof Searchcoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to Work the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Display
Depth Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Overload Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Target Identification
Target-ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4-Tone Target Identification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Depth and Target Display
Reading the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Target Group Category ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Controls
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Pinpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Pinpointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Characteristics & Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Treasure Hunter's Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Page
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5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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The F11 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original owner.
Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not
covered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the F11
metal detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.
Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to Fisher Research Labs. Shipping
cost to Fisher Research Labs is the responsibility of the consumer.
To return your detector for service, please first contact Fisher Research Labs for a
Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your package
and return the detector within 15 days of calling to:
Fisher Research Labs
1465 Henry Brennan Dr.
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: 915-225-0333 ext. 118
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.
This warranty may vary in other countries; check with your distributor for details.
Warranty does not cover shipping costs to and from the U.S.A.
According to FCC part 15.21, changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 Class B.
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All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form.
Fisher®is a registered trademark of Fisher Research Labs
www.fisherlab.com
Made in the USA from USA and imported parts.
TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.
• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission.
• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.
• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.
• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property.
•
Act as an ambassador for all treasure hunters; use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.
• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself with
courtesy and consideration of others.
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