Safety - Champion Freedom Bird Instruction Manual

WARNING: THOROUGHLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
AND SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE TRAP.
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP WHEN IT IS IN THE COCKED POSITION. SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT. THEREFORE, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INJURY, NEVER
STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE TRAP; ALWAYS STAND BEHIND THE TRAP.
THIS TRAP IS CAPABLE OF THROWING TARGETS A DISTANCE OF UP TO OR BEYOND 90
YARDS. USE ONLY IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS NO RISK OF CAUSING INJURY TO
ANOTHER PERSON OR CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE.
KNOW YOUR BACKSTOP. ENSURE THERE IS A SAFE PERIMETER THROUGHOUT THE
TARGET FLIGHT PATH SUFFICIENT FOR AMMUNITION USED.
WARNING: IF THERE IS A TARGET ON THE THROWING ARM, SAFE RELEASING
THE ARM WILL THROW THE TARGET. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP
WHILE SAFE RELEASING THE THROWING ARM.
CAUTION: MAINTAIN AMPLE CLEARANCE AROUND THE TRAP AT ALL TIMES.
THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE TRAP REAR,
ALLOWING THE TRAP TO BE UNCOCKED FROM A SAFE POSITION.
DO NOT INSTALL THE TRAP IN AN AREA THAT DOES NOT ALLOW SAFE (REAR) ACCESS
TO THE TRAP AND THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH DURING LOADING AND USE.
1.
All personnel operating the trap should be thoroughly familiar with the operating
instructions and the safety issues relating to the trap. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF FIREARM

SAFETY.

2.
Do not leave the trap in the cocked position for an extended time. Not only is this potentially
dangerous, but it puts undue stress on the mainspring.
3.
Always load and operate the trap from the rear (switch end).
4.
Keep hands and body outside the trap and throwing arm path indicator areas while the trap is
operating. The safety tube shows the throwing arm's path when throwing a target and should
always be attached to the trap when it is in use.
5.
Be aware that a cracked or broken target thrown from the trap will sometimes scatter pieces
out the right side of the machine as the arm throws. These pieces may hit nearby unsuspecting
bystanders. To avoid potential injury, NEVER stand to the side of the trap; always stand behind
the trap.
6.
Always wear eye and hearing protection when shooting.
II. Safety
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