Champion 40903, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Once assembled, the Throwing Arm will be at a 12 o’clock
position as viewed from the rear (FIG 11). To cock the trap,
grasp the Throwing Arm. Pull the Throwing Arm into the
6 o’clock position until the tab at the end of Throwing Arm
pushes up against the Trigger Post (FIG 13).
WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP HANDS AND BODY
OUTSIDE THE THROWING AREA PATH INDICATOR AREA
WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
To release throwing arm when using the Foot-Release Base,
move the foot standing on the base forward and up so that
your toes are above the Foot-Release Trigger and your heel
is on the Base holding it to the ground (FIG 12). When using
Post Mount Accessory, press Trigger to release Arm (FIG 10).
Throwing Arm will fire and remain in the 9 o’clock position
(FIG 14). Firmly grasp the Throwing Arm again and repeat
cocking and firing the trap until you feel comfortable with
the procedure.
STEP 8.
LOADING TARGETS (FIG 15).
WARNING: IMPACT FROM THE POWERFUL SPRING
LOADED THROWING ARM CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS LOAD TARGETS FROM THE
LEFT, REAR SIDE OF TRAP. ARM MUST BE IN THE 9 O’CLOCK
POSITION (FIG 14). WHEN THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE
6 O’CLOCK (FULLY COCKED) POSITION, DO NOT LOAD
TARGETS, ADJUST TARGET CLIP OR THE FLIGHT CONTROL
RAIL (FIG 13).
The Throwing Arm will be at the 9 o’clock position after you
have practiced cocking and firing (FIG 14).
(Refer to FIG 15) Place a target on the Throwing Arm (A) with
the lip of the target tucked under the Flight Control Rail (G).
Slide the target under the Target Clip (I) to the desired position
along the Throwing Arm. The Target Clip should press against
the target just enough to hold it in place. If an adjustment
is needed, slightly bend the Target Clip until the desired
amount of pressure is obtained. Practice loading targets on
the arm a few times before proceeding.
CAUTION: SETTING THE TARGET CLIP TOO TIGHT
CAN CAUSE UNPREDICTABLE TARGET FLIGHT WHICH
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS SET
TARGET CLIP TO CONTACT TARGET LIGHTLY. INCREASE
PRESSURE IF REQUIRED.
STEP 9.
THROWING TARGETS.
Load target on Throwing Arm as described in Step 8, then
cock and fire trap as described in Step 7.
WARNING- IMPACT FROM THE POWERFUL
SPRING LOADED THROWING ARM CAN CAUSE
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. MAKE SURE
THROWING ARM IS IN THE 9 O’CLOCK POSITION
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. ALWAYS
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS FROM REAR OF TRAP.
• SETTING MAINSPRING TENSION (FIG 9).
Set Trap Body (B) to a horizontal position. Turn 10MM
Hex Nut (N-11) on Mainspring (H) counter-clockwise
to decrease spring tension and clockwise to increase
spring tension.
• FLIGHT CONTROL RAIL ADJUSTMENT (FIG 7).
The “SkyBird”™ Target Trap will throw all styles of
targets: Standard (108 mm), Midi (90mm), Mini
(60mm), Rabbit, and Battue targets. The Flight Control
Rail (G) may need to be moved into the lower set of
holes on the Throwing Arm (A) for targets such as
Rabbits and Battues. To do this, remove the three
Round Head Screws (N-7) and re-locate Rail. Be sure
to tighten the screws securely after each adjustment.
TRAP ADJUSTMENTS
Throwing
Arm
(A)
TARGET
FIGURE 15
Target Clip (I)
Flight
Rail
(G)
FIGURE 15
WARNING: FLYING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS
OPERATE WHILE STANDING BEHIND THE
THROWER. NEVER STAND OR MOVE INTO THE
PATH OF A THROWN TARGET.
TARGET