Wobbly shaft has a fix, a rubber 'fitted' gasket type part that fits between the shaft and the handle assembly. Can be installed you you but better if sent in. I think mine got wobbly because I leaned on it when digging. changed that habit.
I got my first 3030 in mid 2102. Couldnt shut off the speaker sound, so ti was replaced. Original middle sized coil failed within 6 months, replaced under warranty, WM-100 battery failed but Jaime found an old used one and sent it to me. Head unit seemed to catch some disease, took maybe 15-20 minutes to 'warm up', then was on steroids. Replaced entire unit under warranty. replaced second middle sized coil as it was virtually useless, not cepth at all. The area where the coil cable actually enters the coil has split on two of my coils. One replaced under warranty and I siliconed the other.
But, it is the best machine I have ever owned. in 5 years over 31,000 coins, 770 silvers, over 5000 wheats, 126 silver rings, 7 gold, and I almost never hunt a beach, all demos.
I got my first 3030 in mid 2102. Couldnt shut off the speaker sound, so ti was replaced. Original middle sized coil failed within 6 months, replaced under warranty, WM-100 battery failed but Jaime found an old used one and sent it to me. Head unit seemed to catch some disease, took maybe 15-20 minutes to 'warm up', then was on steroids. Replaced entire unit under warranty. replaced second middle sized coil as it was virtually useless, not cepth at all. The area where the coil cable actually enters the coil has split on two of my coils. One replaced under warranty and I siliconed the other.
But, it is the best machine I have ever owned. in 5 years over 31,000 coins, 770 silvers, over 5000 wheats, 126 silver rings, 7 gold, and I almost never hunt a beach, all demos.