Champion FLIGHTMASTER JR. 40240 Manuel D'instructions page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF TRAP AT ANY TIME. OPERATE TRAP
FROM REAR ONLY. STAY CLEAR OF THROWING ARM AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT LEAVE TRAP COCKED AND UNATTENDED.
• OPERATE TRAP ONLY WITH TRIGGER SPRING IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. CHECK TRIGGER SPRING PRIOR TO
EACH USE OF TRAP. REPLACE IF BENT, RUSTED, OR BROKEN.
• ALL PERSONS IN THE AREA OF THE TRAP OPERATION MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
STEP A - SETTING UP TRAP: PLACE THE TRAP ON A CLEAR AREA OF GROUND. Insert Metal Stakes through holes in feet
to support Thrower.
STEP B - COCKING TRAP: (FIG. 14) Grasp Throwing Arm with right hand and grasp Wrench with left hand. Pull Throwing
Arm Clockwise into the Latched position. MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE RELEASING GRIP ON
THE THROWING ARM.
FIG. 14
STEP C - LOADING TARGETS: PLACE CLAY TARGET ON THROWING ARM.
(Fig. 15) Place Target flat on the Throwing Arm with the edge of the Target tucked underneath the Rubber Strip of the
Flight Rail and also underneath the finger of the Target Clip.
STEP D - THROWING TARGETS: (Fig. 15)
CAUTION: TRAP WILL MOVE VERY SUDDENLY WHEN THE TARGET IS RELEASED.
Method 1: Place left hand on the Wrench and right hand on the Rear Leg of Trap. Firmly grasp Wrench and press down
on Wrench with palm of left hand. Pull Trigger with the right forefinger to release target.
Method 2: Once Trap is cocked, pull Release Cord (K) to trigger Trap. The
Trap will store the remaining energy of motion and the Throwing Arm will
automatically return to a partially cocked position (2 to 4 o'clock position).
(FIG. 16). To throw additional targets, repeat STEPS B through D.
STEP E - THROWING DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT: To adjust Mainspring,
remove Wrench and tighten (clockwise direction) or loosen (counter-
clockwise) 10mm Hex Nut (L-2) on Hex Bolt (L-6). Experiment to find desired
throwing distance by turning just one full turn at a time.
NOTE: When loosening the Spring, do not allow a gap of more than 1"
between the Support Bracket and the end of Spring. (FIG. 16).
COCKING THE TRAP
REQUIRES APPROXIMATELY
40 POUNDS OF FORCE.
5
KEEP PRESSURE DOWNWARD ON
HANDLE WHEN PULLING TRIGGER
FIG. 15
1" MAXIMUM GAP
2 TO 4 O'CLOCK
POSITION
FIG. 16