Champion EASYBIRD AUTO-FEED 6 - PACKER User manual

EASYBIRD AUTO-FEED
6 - PACKER
Part No. 40911 (40912 with Oscillating Base)
Instruction Manual
WARNING! THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING TRAP.

Table of Contents
Section Page
I. Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
II. Safety ................................................................................................. 2
III. Assembly ............................................................................................ 4
1. Contents .......................................................................................................4
2. Assembling Trailer ........................................................................ 6
3. Attaching Oscillating Base (If Equipped) .....................................................7
4. Mounting the Trap ........................................................................................7
5. Mounting the Throwing Arm Path Indicator ..................................................8
6. Assembling the Magazine ............................................................................9
7. Mounting the Magazine Assembly ............................................................. 10
8. Installing the Mainspring............................................................................. 11
9. Battery and release cord installation .......................................................... 12
IV. Trap Operation...................................................................................13
1. Adjusting the Target Retainer .................................................................... 13
2. Loading the Magazine and Firing the Trap................................................. 15
V. Oscillating Base Operation ................................................................16
VI. Adjustments .......................................................................................17
1. Throwing arm limit switch .......................................................................... 17
2. Elevation Adjustment.................................................................................. 18
3. Distance Adjustment .................................................................................. 19
4. Oscillating Base Angle Adjustment ............................................................ 20
VII. Troubleshooting .................................................................................21
VIII. Maintenance ......................................................................................22
IX. Recommended Spare Parts & Ordering Info............................................. 23
Warranty Certificate ....................................................................................................... 25
Contact Information........................................................................................................ 26

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I. Introduction
The Easybird Autofeed 6-Packer is a 12-volt battery powered trap designed for the
active sporting clays, trap, and skeet shooter looking for an automatic, lightweight, and
portable machine for practice/fun shooting.
Features of the EASYBIRD 6-PACKER trap include:
Lightweight and portable
Trailer with battery tray and 12” wheels
50 ft. release cord with handheld/foot pedal release. An individual can practice alone
with the EASYBIRD 6-PACKER trap.
Fast cycle time; the EASYBIRD 6-PACKER can keep 3 targets in the air at one time.
Target is delivered directly to the throwing arm – no target plate to adjust.
Maximum throwing distance approximately 75 yards.
On-Off-Safe Release switch safely and easily uncocks throwing arm.
Heavy duty clutch, frame, mainspring and cocking motor with gearbox.
Easy mainspring and elevation adjustments.
Arm Path Indicator Ring provides visual indication of throwing arm path for safety
All wiring out of sight, protected from the elements.
Throws standard 108 mm and 110mm clay targets.
Optional oscillating base adds these features
* Adds only 20 lbs to the 6-Packer
* 45 degrees oscillating angle provides a wide range of challenging targets.
* 34.28 degrees oscillating angle duplicates a 2 hole setting for ATA trap shooting.
* Connects to 6-Packer and uses the same 12V battery
* On/off switch mounted on rear panel of 6-Packer
* Lock down nut locks the base in a fixed position.

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II. Safety
WARNING! THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING TRAP.
DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP WHEN IT IS IN THE COCKED POSITION.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT.
THIS TRAP IS CAPABLE OF THROWING TARGETS A DISTANCE OF 75 YARDS. USE
ONLY IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS NO RISK OF HITTING A PERSON WITH THE
TARGET.
CAUTION! The EASYBIRD 6-PACKER Trap must be bolted down to the trailer or to a flat,
solid surface to eliminate any movement of the trap while operating! Do not install in an
area that does not allow safe access to the trap during loading and use. Provide ample
clearance around trap. The ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE switch for the EASYBIRD 6-
PACKER Trap is located on the rear of the trap to allow the trap to be uncocked before
approaching it. Provide for safe access to the switch that will not require anyone to walk
in front of the trap to load targets or perform work on it.
WARNING! IF THERE IS A TARGET ON THE THROWING ARM, SAFE RELEASING THE
THROWING ARM WILL THROW THE TARGET. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP
WHILE SAFE RELEASING THE THROWING ARM.
1. (FIGURES 1, 2 & 3) Before performing any work or maintenance on the EASYBIRD 6-
PACKER Trap, check to see if the trap throwing arm is in the “cocked” position (FIGURE
2). If it is, move the throwing arm to the uncocked position (FIGURE 3) by momentarily
pressing the ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE switch (FIGURE 1) to the “safe release” position,
and after the arm releases to the uncocked position, release the ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE
switch allowing it to return to the “OFF” position.
2. Finally, remove battery cables from battery.
WARNING! THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE
(MAIN POWER) SWITCH ON THE TRAP
MUST BE IN THE ‘OFF‘ (CENTER)
POSITION AND THE BATTERY
DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAP BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY REPAIR,
MAINTENANCE OR ASSEMBLY.
FIGURE 1
ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE (Main Power) Switch
Location

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3. All personnel operating the trap should be thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions
and the safety issues relating to the trap.
4. Do not leave trap in the cocked position. Not only is this potentially dangerous, but it puts
undue stress on the mainspring.
5. Always load the trap magazine from the rear of the trap.
6. Keep hands and body outside the trap and throwing arm path indicator areas (FIGURE 4)
while the trap is operating. This ring shows the throwing arm’s path when throwing a target.
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 4
Throwing Arm Path Indicator
Throwing Arm
Path Indicator
FIGURE 3
Throwing Arm in
UNCOCKED Position
(arm position varies from 8 o’clock to 10
o’clock when viewed from rear of trap)
Throwing Arm
FIGURE 2
Throwing Arm in
COCKED Position
Throwing Arm
Flight Rail

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E-2
E-4
III. Assembly
1. Contents
1. Carefully inspect the carton and trap machine to be sure that damage hasn’t occurred
during shipping. Report any damage found immediately to the shipper.
2. Insure that all parts were included in shipping container and cartons. If any parts are
missing, call the CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS Customer Service Department at
[phone] to obtain replacement parts.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
A.
6 Packer Trap (with magazine plates)
B.
Instruction Manual – 1ea
C.
Safety Ring Tube – 3 ea
D.
Trap Body Hardware Carton
D-1.
Front Tube Support – 2 ea
D-2.
Mainspring
D-3.
Mainspring Bolt
D-4.
Mainspring Bushing
D-5.
Flat Washer
D-6.
Tension Adjustment Flange Nut
D-7.
Tension Adjustment Lock Nut
E.
Magazine Hardware Carton
E-1.
Inner Magazine Rods – 6 ea
E-2.
Outer Magazine Rods – 12 ea
E-3.
Inner Magazine Stubs – 6 ea
E-4.
Outer Magazine Stubs – 12 ea
E-5.
Magazine Top Plate Screws – 18 ea
E-6.
Magazine Stub Screws – 18 ea
E-7.
Magazine Stub Screw Hex Wrench
D-1
E. Magazine Hardware Carton
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
E-1
E-3
E-5
E-6
E-7
E-7
D. Trap Body Hardware Carton

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Contents (Continued)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
F.
Trailer Frame
G.
Trailer Axle
H.
Trailer Wheel – 2ea
I.
Trailer Draw Bar
J.
Trailer Cross Bar
K.
Trailer Hardware Bag
K-1.
10mm x 110mm Hex Head Bolt – 2 ea
K-2.
10mm x 75mm Hex Head Bolt – 2 ea
K-3.
10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt – 6 ea
K-4.
10mm x 20mm Hex Head Bolt – 4 ea
K-5.
10mm Hex Nut – 5 ea
K-6.
10mm Lock Nut – 7 ea
K-7.
10mm Washer - 2 ea
K-8.
Large Washer - 4 ea
K-9.
E- Clip -2 ea
L.
Oscillating Base (If Equipped)
L-1.
Oscillating Base Unit
L-2.
Mounting Bolts, Washers and Lock Nuts – 4 ea
L-3.
Gear Motor
L-4.
Circuit Breaker
L-5.
Drive Belt
L-6.
Power Cable Assy
G
H
F
I
K-2
J
K-4
K-9
K-3
K-1
L-1
L-6 Power Cable Assy
L-2
Mounting
Bolts
K-6
K-5
K. Trailer Hardware Bag
Lock Down Nut
K-7
L. Oscillating Base
L-3 Gear Motor
K-8
L-5 Drive Belt
L-4 Circuit Breaker

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2. Assembling Trailer
For pulling behind an ATV or garden tractor:
Remove cross bar and bolt to side of draw bar.
Bolt draw bar in horizontal position as shown.
Draw Bar
10mm x 75mm
Hex Head Bolts
Wheel (2)
Battery
Tray
Axle
Frame
Cross Bar
10mm Lock
Nuts (2)
10mm Hex Nuts
10mm Hex
Nut
10mm x 50mm
Hex Head Bolt
10mm x 50mm
Hex Head Bolt
10mm x 100mm
Hex Head Bolts
10mm x 20mm
Hex Head Bolts (2)
10mm Hex Nuts
10mm Lock Nut
E - Clip (2)
Use these 4 holes to mount 6-Packer (with
oscillating base) to frame with 10mm x
50mm Hex Head Bolts, and Lock Nuts
Large
Washer (4)
Qty.
K-1.
10mm x 110mm Hex Head Bolt
2
K-2.
10mm x 75mm Hex Head Bolt
2
K-3.
10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt
6
K-4.
10mm x 20mm Hex Head Bolt
4
K-5.
10mm Hex Nut
5
K-6.
10mm Lock Nut
7
K-7.
10mm Washer
2
K-8.
Large Washer
4
K-9.
E-Clip
2
Use these 2 holes to mount 6-Packer
(without oscillating base) to frame
with 10mm x 20mm Hex Head Bolts,
Washers, and Lock Nuts

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3. Attaching Oscillating Base (If purchased with 6-Packer Trap)
1. The EasyBird Oscillating Base has (4) pre-drilled holes that align with the four mounting
holes on the frame of the 6-Packer trailer. Use (4) of the 10mm x 50mm hex head bolts and
(4) of the 10mm lock nuts supplied with the trailer to securely fasten the oscillating base to
the trailer frame as shown. The gear motor on the top of the oscillating base is to the
front, the lock down nut and bolt is to the rear.
4. Mounting the Trap
CAUTION! The EASYBIRD 6-PACKER Trap must be bolted down to the trailer or to a flat,
solid surface to eliminate any movement of the trap while operating ! Do not install in an
area that does not allow safe access to the trap during loading and use. Provide ample
clearance around trap. The ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE switch for the EASYBIRD 6-
PACKER Trap is located on the rear of the trap to allow the trap to be uncocked before
approaching it. Provide for safe access to the switch that will not require anyone to walk
in front of the trap to load targets or perform work on it.
Front of Trailer
Mounting Bolts
If mounting the 6-Packer to the oscillating base,
Use the 10mm x 20mm hex head bolts (4), 10mm
washers (4) and 10mm lock nuts (4) provided with
the oscillating base to securely fasten the 6-Packer
trap to the oscillating base. Bolts should be inserted
from underneath with the washers and nuts on top
as shown. The mounting bolt that is directly over the
shock absorber can be installed after the oscillating
base is connected and the oscillating base can be
moved slightly using the jog switch.
Mounting Bolts
Mounting Bolts
If mounting the 6-Packer to the trailer,
Use the 10mm x 20mm hex head bolts
(2) washers (2) and 10mm lock nuts (2)
provided with the trailer to securely
fasten the 6-Packer trap to the trailer as
shown. The curved slot and square hole
in the 6-Packer mounting bracket line up
with the 2 holes in the trailer cross bar.

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5. Mounting the Throwing Arm Path Indicator
1. Attach the two (2) Front Tube Supports (D-1) to front sides of trap body
using the four (4) existing bolts in the lower front body (two on each side). Make
sure that warning labels are upright. Tighten all four (4) bolts on Front Tube
Supports securely.
2. Slide three (3) pieces of Arm Path Indicator Tubing (C) over ends of
Front Tube Supports and Rear Tube Support Studs at rear of trap body. This
ring indicates the approximate path of the Throwing Arm.
WARNING! FAILURE TO KEEP HANDS AND BODY OUTSIDE THE THROWING ARM
PATH INDICATOR AREA CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
BEING STRUCK BY THE THROWING ARM DURING USE.
CAUTION!Do not lift trap by throwing arm path indicator, or front tube
supports, these were not designed to be a lifting point.
Front Tube
Supports
Rear Tube
Support Stud
Arm Path Indicator
Tubing