02/22/16
Yankee Flipper Feeder 0116
Important Safety Instructions
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Read and understand all labels and information on this product before operating.
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This feeder has motorized moving parts. Common sense should be exercised. Failure to heed any of the warnings
contained herein could result in serious injury.
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Turn the black activation switch to the
“OFF”
position before transporting, removing the base, charging, filling or cleaning.
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Turn black activation switch “OFF” if freezing rain is in the forecast. Use caution if icicles have formed on the perch ring
.
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Do not come into contact with the perch ring when turning feeder
“ON” or “OFF”.
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Keep feeder out of reach of children and pets.
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Do not immerse the Base, Power Stick or AC/DC Adapter (charger) in water.
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Do not open the Power Stick for any reason.
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If the Power Stick is cracked, damaged or if battery leakage is suspected, discontinue use immediately.
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Parts contained in the Power Stick are not replaceable.
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All warranties are void if the Power Stick is opened or tampered with.
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The Power Stick contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate. Dispose of properly in accordance with local laws.
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Do not place AC/DC Adapter (charger) or feeder near heat or fire.
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Charge only with Droll Yankees AC/DC Adapter (charger).
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Use of incorrect charger may create a risk of fire or cause the batteries to burst.
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Do not use charger in damp or wet conditions.
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Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
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Do not disassemble the charger.
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The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power of 120 volts, 60HZ only. Do not
attempt to use on any other voltage.
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Do not carry the charger by the cord or yank the cord to remove the charger from the outlet.
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Keep the cord away from moving parts, heat, oil or sharp edges. Inspect the charger cord for damage before every
use. Discontinue use of damaged chargers immediately.
Troubleshooting
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The perch ring fails to activate
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Make sure the
activation switch is in the “ON” position.
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Check the black switch bumper on the rim of the base assembly. Has the switch bumper become worn, indented,
punctured or is missing?
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The feeder needs to be recharged frequently
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Raccoons, deer, bears or other large animals may be attempting to eat at the feeder. You may need to bring the
feeder in at night until they go elsewhere for food.
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If you have many squirrels in your yard, you may need to recharge the feeder more frequently at first. However,
they should quickly give up and move on to food sources that require less effort.
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Frequent unnecessary recharging or under charging can result in a condition known as “memory” to occur. It is
possible to correct this condition by carefully following the charging instructions, but it may take multiple
charge/discharge cycles to bring the batteries back to capacity.
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The perch ring continues to spin once activated
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Base disassembled for part replacement without placing the spring back into center cavity of the base assembly.
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Black activation switch on the base assembly turns completely around and does not lock into the on/off positions.
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Remove the Power Stick from the base assembly and manually check the activation switch on the Power Stick to
see if it is possibly sticking.
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Unable to remove the hub
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Hold the base upside down while firmly holding the perch ring and use a hammer to tap the end of the drive shaft
of the Power Stick. This will release the hub if it has corroded over the years due to consistent wet conditions.