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6. Hook the curved end (8) of the long arm (9) to the bottom of the trigger
plate (10) located on the floor of the trap. For better illustration the trigger
plate is shown here without the cage. There is no need to extract the plate
to hook on the long arm.
7. The other end of the arm (9) is connected to the movable hook (7) at the top
of the cage. The trap is now ready for use.
8. Finally the other end of the arm is inserted into the upper bracket on the
cage. To simulate the worst case scenario, you can test it out by tipping
once on the metal plate, to see if the trap door closes. Should this not occur,
repeat the assembly from point 1.
3. First use
• If you assembled the trap with your bare hands, without the use of gloves,
clean the trap and rub it down with the bait of your choice.
• We recommend protein based bait like fish or poultry, or perhaps lettuce or
berries.
• To increase your chance of success, cover the floor with grass, leaves or
moss and disguise the trap with the same material. Now place the trap
in the area where you suspect marten activity. Ensure that the trap is set
up outside the reach of children or pets. The trap is now ready for service.
Please check regularly – at least once a day - if you were successful in cat-
ching a marten! After a successful capture, you may release the marten.
However, please be advised that you should take the animal at least 15
miles from the place of capture, as otherwise the marten may find its way
back due to its sense of smell.
• In order to release the marten, open the front door.
Operational tips:
Martens react very shyly to unfamiliar objects which mean
that it may take some time for the marten to enter the trap to reach the bait.
Thus, after setup, you should leave the trap in its position for a while. Further-
more, you should only touch the trap wearing gloves, as animals will sense
human smell and thus would keep away.
4. Safety information
• Live traps, packaging materials, etc. do not belong in the hands of children.
• Children may not play with the device.
• It must be determined if the device is suitable for the respective use.
• The device may only be used by children over eight years and people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or the lack of knowledge or
experience, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of
the device by a person responsible for their safety and have understood the
dangers resulting out of the use.
5. General information
• The CE conformity has been declared. All documents are at our office and
can be viewed.
• For safety and conformity reasons it is not permitted to rebuild or modify
the device and/or use it in any other way than described above.
• As Gardigo has no control of the correct and appropriate installation and
use of the device, the warranty can only be applied to a fully equipped de-
vice in prime condition. We assume neither warranty nor liability for dama-
ges or following damages related to this product. This applies especially
if modifications or repairs have been made by the customer and/or if the
operation of the device has been incorrect, careless or abusive.
• In the course of a continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes to the design and technical data without prior notice.
Service Hotline:
Phone +49 (0) 53 02 9 34 87 88
Your Gardigo-Team
