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OPERATING MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a SEABORG 500MT. To take full advantage of the reels
many useful functions, please read this manual carefully before using. Retain this
manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a SEABORG 500MT. To take full advantage of the reels many useful functions, please read this manual carefully before using. Retain this manual for future reference. Reference Reference...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Before you begin fishing The input method is simple: all you have to do is   Surface depth setting just to input data for spooling the reel with Daiwa   When the main line is cut or broken off..shelf sensor bright.

  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution Precautions 1.This product generates weak electro-magnetic waves while its power is ON, which could cause malfunction of medical equipment such as hearing aids, pacemakers and other devices. Wearers of heart pacemakers could experience variations in heartbeat or dizziness. So please, be sure to ask the manufacturer or dealer of your specific medical equipment about any potential hazards posed by the effects of electro-magnetic waves.

  • Page 4: Power Source

    Power source Black How to connect the reel to the power source Attach the cord clips to the battery. Red covered clip is the plus (+), and the black covered clip is the minus (-). Insert the connector into the reel. After this, the display appears as below.

  • Page 5: Using The Reel

    Using the Reel Do not jerk your rod to free a lure or sinker stuck on the bottom. Pull the line taught with a gloved hand and cut it. After maintenance, be sure to loosen the drag and store the reel in a dry place.

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Maintenance About maintenance This is a washable reel. Wash away salt residue and grit after fishing Maintenance procedure Wash the reel with a dish washing detergent and a soft sponge. Do not use solvents. Do not use soap or other detergents. Other soaps or solutions may damage the reel both externally and internally.

  • Page 7: Handling And Maintenance Of The Power Cord

    Maintenance Handling and maintenance of the power cord Follow the restrictions below to avoid cord problems. Do not cut or connect your cord by yourself as it can cause unintended problems. Do not hang the reel Do not wind the power by the power cord.

  • Page 8: Names Of The Buttons And The Display

    Names of the buttons and the display MODE BUTTON RESET BUTTON SPEED/POWER RANGE INDICATOR INVERSE COUNTER BUTTON SHIFT BUTTON JIG/PICKUP BUTTON Mode display Depth counter Inverse counter (winding speed display) Mode display Jigging display Chumming timer (Power indicator, time to wind up, timer display)  ...
  • Page 9 Names of the buttons and the display JIG/PICKUP BUTTON Selection between pickup and jigging can be done in the mode setting display.(One of them should necessarily be chosen.) Pickup -You can wind only while pressing this button. This function is useful to wind up line slack and attract fish. - Winding speed can be changed with the mode setting display.

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    Names and functions of each part Free spool adjustment strong weak Power lever tighten loosen Waterproof tournament drag Push ON clutch button Level wind One hand clutch lever Enclosed items Power cord Manual CD-R Storage bag Levelwind Reel seat protector threader...
  • Page 11 Names and functions of each part Free spool adjustment    - It adjusts brake tension on the spool to prevent backlash or line slack caused by dropping the line with hook and sinker.    Power lever - You can freely adjust winding power, or winding speed, from zero(ON/OFF) to maximum, by 32 steps, by using the lever.

  • Page 12: Line Data Input

    Line data input (Daiwa braided line) A special input method can be used when spooling the reel with Daiwa braided line. It is a useful method because it requires less data input. Run line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto the spool.

  • Page 13: When Line Length Is Known

    Line data input (When line length is known) This method is used when the line length is known before winding. In the example below, PE 6 – 300m is wound. Run line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto the spool. Levelwind Guide The levelwind threader makes this process easier.

  • Page 14: When Line Length Is Known

    Line data input (When line length is known) Pull the lever back to the OFF position, after winding. 1.Do not wind the end of the line onto the spool because it causes incorrect length calculation. Move the power lever to OFF position, and wind manually when nearing the end of the line.

  • Page 15: With Backing Line

    Line data input (With backing line) This method requires use of Daiwa braided line that is color coded to show length and has a total length greater than 100 m. Run the backing line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto Levelwind Guide the spool.

  • Page 16: With Backing Line

    Line data input (With backing line) As indicated by the lineʼs color coding, wind the line up until the remaining line is 100m.  With the power lever moved forward, changes into a tension indicator. For your safety, shift to the power range mode before beginning to wind line.

  • Page 17: Data Re-Entry

    Line data input (Data Re-Entry) This method is applied to data re-input which is to be made after the main line is wound up. This method requires a main line of 100m or longer specific length. Connect the battery to the reel. Press the MODE SET BUTTON for 5 seconds, changing the...

  • Page 18: Line Data Input

    Line data input (Data Re-Entry) Press the RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds to show 100.0 the upper counter. The chumming timer starts. Wind up the 100m of line you pulled from the reel. This completes the procedure. 1.Do not wind the end of the line onto the spool because it causes incorrect length calculation.

  • Page 19: Functional Setting Operation

    Functional setting operation (1. Mode setting display) How to set the many functions available Many useful functions can be accessed with the mode button. Press the MODE BUTTON to choose a display. depth indication display Each press of the MODE BUTTON changes the display to the next function.
  • Page 20 Functional setting operation (1. Mode setting display) Use the power lever to set numerical values.  At its MAX position, numbers count upward rapidly. At the OFF Power lever position, numbers count downward rapidly.  Around mid position, numbers change at a slower pace. Press MODE BUTTON to complete the setting.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Shift Button

    Functional setting operation (2. How to use the SHIFT BUTTON) Pressing the SHIFT BUTTON enables you to change the electric reel winding mode between the Speed range mode and the Power range mode. Attention 1.The motor stops temporarily at the moment of switchover between the Speed range mode and the Power range mode.

  • Page 22: Before You Begin Fishing

    Functional setting operation (3. Before you begin fishing) Surface depth setting Before you begin fishing, make sure the counter is set to zero at the waterʼs surface. This is extremely important to ensure accurate fishing depth readings. Connect the reel to the battery, put the line through all the guides, and prepare your terminal rig.

  • Page 23: Auto Stop Function

    Functional setting operation (4. Auto stop function) Auto stop setting The Auto stop depth may be set to meet your own specific needs. - Auto stop adjusts to operate at depths from 1 m to 5 m (in 10 cm increments). - It prevents accidentally winding swivels, terminal rigs etc.

  • Page 24: Auto Stop

    Functional setting operation (4. Auto stop function) Auto stop Auto stop automatically brings your terminal rig to the surface, stopping consistently at your pre-set depth preference. It eliminates the need to constantly monitor depth as it comes up. - The auto stop function assists when winding with the power lever, jigging, or winding with the chumming timer. - After the rig is ready, reset the depth counter to zero by pressing the RESET BUTTON.

  • Page 25: Line Feeding Function

    Functional setting operation (5. line feeding function) Line feeding function The line feeding function lets our line with the motor assisting the spool. - The line feeding mechanism begins to work at a depth of 2.5 m below the pre-set auto stop depth. - When Live Lining mode is ON, line feeding will not automatically start.

  • Page 26: Live Lining Mode

    Functional setting operation (6. Live lining mode) Live lining mode setting Press the MODE BUTTON to change the display. - Press the MODE BUTTON and hold for two seconds to prevent operational mistakes. Live lining Power lever Use the power lever to activate the Live Line Function. Live line Alarm When the line spools out faster than the preset range, the Live Line Alarm will sound notifying you that you just had a strike.

  • Page 27: Live Line Alarm Sensitivity Adjustment

    Functional setting operation (6. Live lining mode) Live Line Alarm sensitivity adjustment -An alarm sounds when the speed of the swimming or drifting bait accelerates, indicating a pickup. Live line alarm Press the MODE BUTTON to move to the next display mode. sensitivity adjustment Turn it ON using the power lever.

  • Page 28: Pickup Speed Setting

    Functional setting operation (7. Pickup speed setting) Pickup speed preference Press MODE BUTTON. If the display is at display, then move the power lever or press RESET BUTTON to show the display shown on the right. - Press the MODE BUTTON and hold for two seconds to prevent operational mistakes.

  • Page 29: Inverse Counter 9. Jigging

    Functional setting operation (8. Inverse counter) Inverse counter Two counters are better than one. This reel has counters from both the surface and from the bottom. The default inverse counter setting is OFF. When line is wound using the power lever, the inverse counter display changes to the actual winding speed being measured.

  • Page 30: Jigging

    Functional setting operation (9. Jigging) Jigging Jigging is an extremely valuable function. After setting your preferences, pressing the JIG/PICKUP BUTTON starts the function. Speed of the jigging can be adjusted with the power lever. Press the MODE BUTTON to show pickup / jigging display. (When jigging is chosen, the pickup function cannot be used.) Jig/pickup Jigging pattern is selected with the power lever.

  • Page 31: Jigging Master

    Functional setting operation (9. Jigging) Jigging master You can choose the jigging pattern, range, waiting time and length you require. - Pressing the JIG/PICKUP BUTTON, starts jigging, with the display showing the indicator. (Pressing the button once more cease jigging.) The power lever controls jigging speed. - Shifting of jigging speed is done easily with the lever control.
  • Page 32 Functional setting operation (9. Jigging) 3. Waiting time You can choose the waiting time between jigs. The interval time is set in seconds. Example) Three-step jigging Three-step jigging 5 seconds interval time (Preference setting) Interval time (5sec) Three-step jigging Interval time (5sec) - If jigging time is longer than the chumming timer setting, then the chumming timer setting takes priority and will wind up the line.

  • Page 33: Winding Speed Indicator

    Functional setting operation (10. Winding speed indicator) Winding speed display During power lever winding, the actual winding speed measured is displayed on the counter shown below. (Default) - In this case, the power lever output is displayed for five seconds after its operation.

  • Page 34: Remaining Time To Auto Stop

    Functional setting operation (11. Remaining time to auto stop) Displaying of the remaining time to auto stop Two counters are better than one. This reel has counters from both the surface and from the bottom. When the display is set to indicate the actual speed, the chumming timer display portion indicates the remaining time before it reaches the auto stop position.

  • Page 35: Chumming Timer Winding

    Functional setting operation (12. Chumming timer winding) Chumming timer winding The right timing for the best results. After a pre-determined amount of time has passed, the reel starts winding automatically. - After pre-set 5 minutes have passed, the reel automatically winds up.

  • Page 36: Chumming Timer

    Functional setting operation (12. Chumming timer winding) Press MODE BUTTON twice. - When the display goes back to depth counter, then the procedure is completed. - The     indicator is seen on the display. - The time set can be checked by pressing the INVERSE COUNTER BUTTON.

  • Page 37: Display Recalibration

    Functional setting operation (13. Display recalibration) Display revision You can recalibrate the counter should it not indicate an accurate depth compared to depth markings on your line. Example below is the case in which, though the counter shows 103 m, color markings on the line indicate 100 m. (Depth counter) Press MODE BUTTON...

  • Page 38: How To Fix The Rod Clamp

    Functional setting operation (14. How to fix the Rod Clamp) Use a rod clamp when using a metal butt or for any heavy-load fishing. Sold Separately (A rod clamp of 22 to 29mm in diameter can be attached. To order a rod clamp, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this reel.

  • Page 39: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Various alarms Many kinds of information are indicated by audible alarms. Power lever alarm - Placing the Power lever at MAX or OFF positions evokes an alarm. Auto stop alarm - While winding up, starting 6 m below the auto stop depth, an alarm beeps at two meter intervals. Upon reaching the auto stop depth, a long alarm sounds.

  • Page 40: Reel Specification

    Product name SEABORG 500MT Product code 40801372 Gear ratio(manual winding) 3.9 : 1 Weight (g/oz) 805 g / 28.4 oz Max Drag power (kg/lb) 15kg/33.1lb Line Capacity (m) DAIWA BRAIDED MONO BRAIDED PE4(55lb)-500m-(540yds) 25lb-230m-(250yds) 50lb-350m-(390yds) PE5(70lb)-400m-(430yds) 30lb-190m-(210yds) 60lb-300m-(330yds) PE6(80lb)-300m-(330yds) 40lb-140m-(150yds)

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Parts List SEABORG 500MT 14 15 28 27 26 23 22 37 38 45 44 42 109 110 108 59 53 52 6851 50 68 51 127 128 105 106 107 92 94 Parts surrounded with dashed lines and No.202 are for separate sale (not included in accessories). SEABORG 500MT Parts No, Parts Name...

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Ref. Symptom Possible causes To do page It is a normal function to avoid over The counter displays winding. Press RESET BUTTON continue winding. Motor does not Pull the lever to OFF and then move Did not pull the lever to OFF respond to the forward again to start winding.
  • Page 43 Reference/Référence COMPANY DAIWA CORPORATION NAME 12851 MIDWAY PLACE ADDRESS CERRITOS CA 90703 U.S.A (562)-802-9589 TEL NO. LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS WARRANTY WILL EXPIRE WHEN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN SURPASSED. *ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. *200 TOTAL HOURS OF USE.

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