MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DURING MAINTENANCE, DO NOT HAVE TRAP
IN COCKED POSITION. IMPACT FROM THE POWERFUL SPRING-
LOADED THROWING ARM OR FLYING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ALL PERSONS IN THE
AREA OF TRAP OPERATION MUST KEEP CLEAR OF THROWING
ARM AND THE PATH OF THE TARGETS TO AVOID INJURY.
The maintenance steps listed below will assure years of trouble-
free performance. Before each use check the following:
1.
Inspect Trigger & Ratchet Springs prior to each use. Replace if
bent, rusted, or broken.
2.
Lubricate Trigger with light oil prior to each use.
3.
Check for free movement of the Trigger. Apply lubricant as
needed.
4.
Check Throwing Arm for cracks or bends and replace if necessary.
WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE THROWING
MECHANISM AND SAFETY FEATURES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
AND THAT THE TRAP IS FREE OF DEBRIS BEFORE EVERY USE.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT COULD
INCREASE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
TROUBLESHOOTING
:
SYMPTOM
Targets break when thrown.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
• Make sure Target is touching Flight Rail when Target is placed on Throwing Arm.
• Check entire Trap for loose Nuts and Screws. Tighten as needed.
• Replace Flight Rail if worn or torn.
• Inspect Throwing Arm for cracks and replace if necessary.
• Remove Flight Rail, turn it upside down and re-attach. (This may improve clearance for lip of target.)
:
SYMPTOM
Throwing Arm recoils/recocks inconsistently.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
•
Throwing Arm will recock between 2 and 4 o'clock (approximately). It is normal for the position to vary as the trap is being
used.
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SYMPTOM
Throwing Arm points straight ahead (12 o'clock position) after throwing target.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
•
Check Ratchet Spring. Replace if bent, rusted, or broken.
•
If Spring is in good condition and throwing arm points straight ahead after throwing target, contact CHAMPION for assistance.
:
SYMPTOM
Target does not throw straight ahead.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
•
Adjust Target Clip: Bend "Finger" upward to reduce pressure on Target; or turn Trap to right or left to compensate.
:
SYMPTOM
Target is not thrown far enough.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
•
Use wrench and tighten nut on mainspring by turning clockwise. (Maximum tension occurs when spring contacts support
bracket.)
:
SYMPTOM
Arm does not release after pulling trigger.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
•
Lubricate gear and shaft as directed (page 4, FIG. 11).
TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
WARNING: TRANSPORT AND STORE TRAP
WITH THE MAIN SPRING REMOVED AND OUT OF
CHILDREN'S REACH. UNINTENTIONAL FIRING OF THE
TRAP CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
BEING STRUCK BY THE THROWING ARM.
1. Ensure throwing arm is in the 2 o'clock to 4
o'clock (uncocked) position.
2. Carefully release spring tension by loosening
the 10mm hex nut.
3. Remove the mainspring.
4. Once mainspring is removed, manually rotate
throwing arm to 6 o'clock position.
5. Store trap indoors away from the elements and
out of children's reach.
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