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MAINTENANCE 

Regular Maintenance* 

x

Wipe and clean Bird Launcher and Transmitter
with a clean, soft cloth and warm, soapy water
after each use.

x

Dry off any moisture to prevent rusting as this
may cause malfunction of the unit.

x

Regularly clean and oil the Springs to keep
from rusting.

During Use

 

x

Avoid placing the Launcher in extremely wet or
marshy conditions.

x

The Remote Receiver and Transmitter are wa-
ter-resistant, but not waterproof.  Never im-
merse these in water or keep them in rain for
extended periods of time.

Storing Your Launcher 

x

Leave Launcher in the ‘open’ position to keep
the Springs from stretching.

x

Remove batteries from Remote Receiver and
Transmitter.

x

Do not store in extreme temperatures or hu-
midity.

*

Keep Launcher in ‘open’ position during Regular

Maintenance to prevent accidental release. 

Summary of Contents for BL 500

Page 1: ...BL NATURAL FLUSH BL NATURAL FLUSHTM TM BIRD LAUNCHER BIRD LAUNCHER BL Series Owner s Manual BL 500 BL 505 BL 509 BL 700 BL 705 BL 709 ...

Page 2: ...2 IMPORTANT NOTE Please read this owners manual entirely before operating this unit Should you have any questions about our Launchers or their operation please contact our Customer Service department ...

Page 3: ...ents 5 x Features 5 x Parts Functions 6 x Turning Remote Receiver On Off 12 x Programming Remote Launcher 13 x Setting Launcher 14 x Testing Launcher 15 x Operating Launcher 16 x Installing Remote Receiver 18 x Maintenance 20 x Troubleshooting 21 x Important Safety Notes 21 ...

Page 4: ... that lets you load and unload single or multiple birds safely and easily A Quiet Release system helps prevent spooking your dog Large scent holes create a natural flow of bird scent in the air Remote launchers have a 700 yard range and a transmitter that can control 16 different launchers A remote activated beeper helps you locate each launcher after training ses sions Launchers are available in ...

Page 5: ...oor for easy loading unloading x Quiet Release System prevents spooking dog x High Quality Nets and Springs for effective launching x Large Scent Holes for natural scent flow Additional Features for Remote Launchers x Digital technology x 1 Transmitter controls up to 16 Remote Launchers x 700 yard range x Weather resistant Transmitter and Receiver unit x Transmitter and Receiver use regular 9 volt...

Page 6: ...6 PARTS FUNCTIONS Launcher BL 700 shown in open position Netting Safety Pin Release Arm Release Wheel Scent Holes Springs Locking Lever Easy Load Trap Door Door Latch ...

Page 7: ...Load Trap Door Allows safe easy loading unloading of bird s while Launcher is already in closed position Release Arm with Release Wheel Release Wheel on top rolls over Locking Lever to keep it in place until launch Lower part of Release Arm can be attached to pull cord for manual release or to Remote Receiver Locking Lever Holds Launcher in closed position Launches bird s when released by Release ...

Page 8: ...8 PARTS FUNCTIONS BL 505 shown in closed position Antenna Motor Arm Power Button Connecting Wire Beeper Locator Horn Battery Cover LED Indicator Light Remote Receiver BL 505 BL 509 BL 705 BL 709 ...

Page 9: ... Release Arm for launch Power Button Turns Remote Receiver ON OFF resets unit after each launch and is used in programming procedure Receiver Antenna Receives signal from Transmitter from up to 700 yards away Receiver LED Indicator Light Blinks to indicate the Remote Receiver is ON Lights when signal for launch or beeper is re ceived from Transmitter Blinks rapidly when the battery is low and need...

Page 10: ...09 only PARTS FUNCTIONS Launcher Selector Knob Bird Button Beeper Button Antenna LED Indicator Light T Switch Model Number Battery Cover back side BL 509 shown Most Transmitters have a T Switch that is permanently in the up position ...

Page 11: ...smitter Over tightening the Antenna can cause damage to the Antenna or the Antenna mount Transmitter LED Indicator Light The red LED light will turn on any time a Trans mitter button is pushed to indicate that the Transmitter is being operated If the red LED light blinks rapidly after pushing any Transmit ter button the 9 volt battery will need to be re placed soon Remote Buttons The BIRD button l...

Page 12: ...ht will light solidly for about 2 seconds while holding button 2 Release the Power Button when the Red LED light goes off The unit is now ON and the Red LED light will now flash approximately every two seconds NOTE The Transmitter is in a permanent sleep state and is only active when a button is pressed These directions are for the BL 505 BL 509 BL 705 and BL 709 For safety keep Launcher in the op...

Page 13: ... down the Red LED light will flash 4 times 5 While continuing to hold the red Power Button down push either the BIRD NICK button or the BEEP CONT button on the Transmitter for approxi mately one second 6 To indicate the unit has been programmed the LED light on the Remote Receiver will flash 5 times and the Beeper Locator horn will beep 5 times 7 After programming confirmation release the Power Bu...

Page 14: ...aunchers turn the Remote Receiver ON If it is already ON the Power Button may have to be pushed quickly to reset 2 With the net in the open position pull the arms of the Launcher inward towards the center and down into the closed position Hold the arms down in the closed position with one hand 3 Pull the Locking Lever over the net with your free hand and hold it down over the Launcher arms with on...

Page 15: ...e Receiver ON 2 Be sure the correct Launcher is selected on the Selector Knob and push the BEEPER button on Transmitter 3 The Beeper Horn should beep any time the but ton is pushed NOTE The Beeper Horn is very loud and should be covered if tested in close proximity Testing the Remote Receiver Only 1 Leave Launcher in the open position 2 Turn Remote Receiver ON If it is already ON the Power Button ...

Page 16: ...rts and face clear of the unit at all times Make sure all persons are a minimum of 15 feet away from the path of the unit when it is re leased Do not launch indoors with Launcher loaded Keep out of reach of children at all times Releasing the Launcher x For Manual Release Launchers give short quick pull on cord away from door side of Launcher x For Remote Launchers select the appropriate Launcher ...

Page 17: ...r x Remove unused bird s from Launcher NOTE Remote Launchers can be turned OFF if no longer being used see p 12 Locating Remote Launcher x Select appropriate Launcher on Selector Knob x Push the BEEPER button on the Transmitter any time the Remote Receiver is ON to activate the Beeper Locator Power Save Mode on Remote Receiver x After 1 hour of inactivity the Remote Receiver will go into Power Sav...

Page 18: ...d of the Connecting Wire to the last hole on the Motor Arm see Figure 2 and point the Motor Arm down 5 Line up the Remote Receiver to the holes on the Launcher the black prongs on the back of the Remote Receiver should fit into the bottom two holes of the Launcher see Figure 3 6 Holding the Remote Receiver against the Launcher insert the screws that were included with the Remote Receiver and tight...

Page 19: ...19 INSTALLING REMOTE RECEIVER Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 BL 700 shown ...

Page 20: ...lacing the Launcher in extremely wet or marshy conditions x The Remote Receiver and Transmitter are wa ter resistant but not waterproof Never im merse these in water or keep them in rain for extended periods of time Storing Your Launcher x Leave Launcher in the open position to keep the Springs from stretching x Remove batteries from Remote Receiver and Transmitter x Do not store in extreme temper...

Page 21: ...our dog should be examined by a veterinarian to assure that there are no physical reasons to hinder training with the BL series Bird Launcher x It is extremely important that you completely understand all functions of the launcher and how to properly train with it before training x Do not use the Bird Launcher for anything other than its intended purpose x Make sure your dog is clear of the launch...

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