A trowel, knife or small spade are good tools
for recovering targets.
Once a target has been located, clear the
surface of loose material and check again for
a signal. If there is no signal then the target
is amongst the surface material. In this case,
search the surface material until the target
is located. If the target is still in the ground,
Pinpoint its position.
Using a sharp tool, cut a neat portion of grass
or soil and place it on a plastic sheet. This
prevents the material being scattered around
and allows the hole to be relled quickly.
Dig carefully to avoid defacing or devaluing
the object.
Ensure that no other targets remain, then
rell the hole. All soil and portions of grass on
the plastic sheet should be returned to the
hole as neatly as possible. Step lightly on the
soil to compact it.
Check the hole for the target. If it is not in
the hole, place the detector on the ground
with the coil at, pick up a handful of soil and
pass it over the coil. Be sure not to wear rings,
bracelets or a watch which will produce a
signal. Repeat this procedure until the target
is located.
Leaving holes, or a scarred area, may result
in action being taken to prevent the use
of metal detectors. Please ensure that you
remove all rubbish. The aim is to leave the
area of ground exactly as you found it.
Recovering the Target