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Instructions For Use
The Scotty line puller is very simple and easy to operate when used to retrieve
non-commercial, sport-fishing traps for crabs, prawns, shrimp and other shellfish.
We recommend you follow these steps in order to safely retrieve your traps:
1. Do not attempt to use the Scotty Line Puller to lower your traps. It is not
designed for this purpose and may cause damage to the puller or personal
harm to the operator.
2. Ensure the Scotty Line Puller is plugged in and in the OFF position (red power
switch pushed all the way in).
3. Hook the trap line over the pulley at the end of the Puller arm.
4. Wrap two or three wraps CLOCKWISE (follow the direction of the arrows)
around the capstan, STARTING AT THE BOTTOM.
5. Ensure you are clear of the pulley and the capstan before turning the unit on.
6. Turn the unit on by pulling the red power switch out.
7. Apply light pressure to the line by pulling on the free end of the rope (this is
the end inside your boat, not the end leading into the water).
8. If you have difficulty lifting a trap, release pressure on the rope. Do not
attempt to lift a snagged trap.
9. When the trap reaches the surface TURN THE UNIT OFF.
10. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT A TRAP OVER THE GUNNEL OF YOUR BOAT
WITH THE LINE PULLER STILL RUNNING.
