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- Page 1 BL NATURAL FLUSH BL NATURAL FLUSH BIRD LAUNCHER BIRD LAUNCHER BL Series Owner’s Manual BL 500 • BL 505 • BL 509 BL 700 • BL 705 • BL 709...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTE Please read this owners manual entirely before operating this unit. Should you have any questions about our Launchers or their operation please contact our Customer Service department.
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ........3 Introduction ..........4 Package Contents ........5 Features ............. 5 Parts & Functions ........6 Turning Remote Receiver On/Off ....12 Programming Remote Launcher....13 Setting Launcher ........14 Testing Launcher........15 Operating Launcher........
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the D.T. Systems BL series Natural Flush™ Bird Launcher training product. Your bird dog can reach his or her best with our Natural Flush™ Bird Launcher, hailed by professional trainers everywhere as the best launcher ever developed. Our BL series bird launchers are available in either a manual or remote release and have a patent... -
Page 5: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS BL 500/BL 700: Bird Launcher Instruction manual BL 505/BL 705*: All contents of BL 500/BL 700 Remote Receiver attachment for Launcher BL 509/BL 709*: All contents of BL 505/BL 705 Remote handheld Transmitter * Batteries not included. FEATURES All BL series Bird Launchers have: Easy-Load™... -
Page 6: Parts & Functions
PARTS & FUNCTIONS Launcher Scent Netting Release Holes Wheel Door Latch Locking Lever Release Safety Easy-Load™ Springs Trap Door (BL 700 shown in ‘open’ position) - Page 7 PARTS & FUNCTIONS Easy-Load™ Trap Door Allows safe, easy loading/unloading of bird(s) while Launcher is already in ‘closed’ position. Large Scent Holes Provides natural flow of bird scent into the air. Durable Netting Holds bird(s) comfortably in Launcher. Quiet release during launch. Heavy Duty Springs Creates strong, consistent launches that send birds several feet in the air (depending on size...
- Page 8 PARTS & FUNCTIONS Remote Receiver (BL 505, BL 509, BL 705, BL 709) Beeper/Locator Antenna Horn LED Indicator Light Connecting Wire Battery Motor Cover Power Button (BL 505 shown in ‘closed’ position)
- Page 9 PARTS & FUNCTIONS Power Button Turns Remote Receiver ON/OFF, resets unit after each launch, and is used in programming procedure. Receiver LED Indicator Light Blinks to indicate the Remote Receiver is ON. Lights when signal for launch or beeper is re- ceived from Transmitter.
- Page 10 PARTS & FUNCTIONS Transmitter (BL 509 and BL 709 only) Antenna Launcher Selector Knob Bird Indicator Button Light Beeper “T” Switch* Button Model Battery Cover Number (back side) *Most Transmitters have a “T” Switch that is permanently (BL 509 shown) in the ‘up’...
- Page 11 PARTS & FUNCTIONS Remote Buttons The “BIRD” button launches bird(s). “BEEPER” button activates the Beeper horn. Launcher Selector Knob The Launcher Selector Knob chooses which Launcher is being controlled. The BL Transmitter can control up to 16 launchers. Transmitter LED Indicator Light The red LED light will turn on any time a Trans- mitter button is pushed to indicate that the Transmitter is being operated.
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Page 12: Turning Remote Receiver On/Off
TURNING REMOTE RECEIVER ON/OFF These directions are for the BL 505, BL 509, BL 705, and BL 709. For safety, keep Launcher in the ‘open’ position when turning Remote Receiver ON/OFF. Before using the Remote Launcher, install 9V battery in Transmitter and Remote Receiver by removing Bat- tery Cover to access battery compartment. - Page 13 PROGRAMMING RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER These directions are for initial Programming of a new Launcher, Programming after battery replacement, and Programming additional Launchers to the Transmitter. CAUTION: For safety, program the unit while the Launcher is unloaded and in the ‘open’ position. Programming 1.
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Page 14: Setting Launcher
SETTING LAUNCHER CAUTION: The BL series Launcher is designed to launch a bird several feet in the air and thus releases with great force. Keep body parts and face clear of the unit at all times. Make sure all persons are a minimum of 15 feet away from the path of the unit when it is released. -
Page 15: Testing Launcher
TESTING LAUNCHER Testing the Launcher 1. Set Launcher (see p.14). Make sure Safety Pin is out before launch. 2. Keep area immediately around Launcher clear of people and objects. 3. On Manual-Release Launchers, give a short quick pull on the pull cord. On Remote Launch- ers, be sure the correct Launcher is selected on the Selector Knob and push the ‘BIRD’... - Page 16 OPERATING THE BIRD LAUNCHER CAUTION: Keep body parts and face clear of the unit at all times. Make sure all persons are a minimum of 15 feet away from the path of the unit when it is re- leased. Do not launch indoors with Launcher loaded. Keep out of reach of children at all times.
- Page 17 OPERATING THE BIRD LAUNCHER Resetting Remote Launcher for Re-Release Set (see p.14) and load Launcher (see p.16) and keep Safety Pin inserted. Quickly push the Power Button on the Remote Receiver to reset for re-release. Remote Re- ceiver will not release after a launch unless reset. Remove Safety Pin.
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Page 18: Installing Remote Receiver
INSTALLING REMOTE RECEIVER These directions are for adding a Remote Receiver unit to a Manual-Release Launcher or replacing a Remote Receiver unit on a Remote Launcher. 1. Leave the Launcher in the open position to prevent it from popping open during the instal- lation, and position the Launcher so that the Easy-Load™... - Page 19 INSTALLING REMOTE RECEIVER Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 BL 700 shown...
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Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Regular Maintenance* Wipe and clean Bird Launcher and Transmitter with a clean, soft cloth and warm, soapy water after each use. Dry off any moisture to prevent rusting as this may cause malfunction of the unit. Regularly clean and oil the Springs to keep from rusting. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If your Launcher is not operating properly: Make sure the correct channel is selected on the Launcher Selector Knob. Reset Remote Receiver after each launch. Replace batteries. Use only Alkaline batteries from major brand name manufacturers. Ge- neric brands may not work with these units. Reprogram Remote Launcher (see p.13).
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