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IV. Operation
WARNING: DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF TRAP OR IN THE PATH OF THE THROWING
ARM ! SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT !
1. The throwing arm path indicator must be mounted properly before using trap.
2. Make sure that the trap is located to allow ample clearance around machine and provides
safe access to the rear of the trap during operation. The trap must be located so that the
user has safe access to the rear to operate the On/Off/Safe Release switch and reload the
trap.
3. Make sure that the On/Off/Safe Release
switch is in the “OFF” position, and the arm is in
the uncocked position (page 3).
4. Place six (6) targets into magazine and hold them flat. Pull back on Target Retainer
Loading Bar if the Rubber Target Retainer interferes with the targets.
5. Release the Target Retainer Loading Bar if it was being held. The rubber target retainer
should be pressing on the 2
nd
target. Release the targets. Continue to load targets into the
magazine column.
6. Make sure that there is a fully charged 12VDC battery connected to the trap and that the
remote release cord is safely away from and behind the trap.
7.
Turn the On/Off/Safe Release switch to the “ON” position.
8. The trap should cock the throwing arm
and at the same time drop one target onto the
throwing arm as it is cocking
.
9. Activate the Foot Pedal Switch and the WheelyBird Trap will release the throwing arm
(launching the target), re-cock the throwing arm and deliver another target to the throwing
arm.
WARNING: IF THERE IS A TARGET ON THE THROWING ARM, SAFE RELEASING THE
THROWING ARM WILL THROW THE TARGET. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP.
10. When reloading the trap, first move the ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE switch on the trap to the
“SAFE RELEASE” position momentarily to uncock the throwing arm. Allow the switch to
return to the „OFF‟ position. The trap magazine can then be safely reloaded with targets
from the rear of the trap.
Target Retainer
Loading Bar
Rubber
Target Retainer
