Daiwa Seaborg 500Fe User manual

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

Index
Caution
Precautions
Power source
How to connect the reel to the power source
About the power source
Battery indicator
Using the Reel
About the counter display
Maintenance
About maintenance
Maintenance procedure
Handling and maintenance of the power cord
maintenance of the cord
Other maintenance points
Names of the buttons and the display
Names and functions of each part
Line data input
Daiwa braided line
When line length is known
With Backing line
Functional setting operation
1 Mode setting display
How to set the many functions available
2. Before you begin fishing
Surface depth setting
When the main line is cut or broken off.....
3. Auto stop function
Auto stop setting
Auto stop
4. Inverse counter
Inverse counter
5. Live lining mode
Live lining mode setting
Live lining
Live line Alarm
Live Line Alarm sensitivity adjustment
Live out Alarm
Strike Zone Memory
6. Pickup speed setting
Pickup speed preference
7. Jigging
Jigging
Jigging master
8. Line feeding function
Line feeding function
Useful functions
Various alarms
Display light
Reel Specification
Reel Specification list
Counter display
Parts List
Trouble shooting
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6,7
8,9
10-17
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11,12
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9. Chumming timer winding
Chumming timer winding
Chumming timer
10. Display recalibration
Display revision
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DO NOT allow end of line to be wound onto the spool.This may cause synchronization with the levelwind to
be lost, a condition that can damage the levelwind due to the reelʼs high power output. Should this happen,
line should be removed from spool and rewound.
After each trip, attach line to line clip to prevent it accidentally being wound onto reel.
Caution
Precautions
Warning
Attention
1. Be careful to keep fingers clear of the levelwind mechanism. It can pinch your fingers
and cause injuries.
1. If your sinker or lure is caught on the bottom, cut your line rather than jerk the rod to
free it.
2. After fishing, rinse and dry the reel thoroughly. Store in a dry place.
3. Handle the reel with care. Dropping it may cause damage.
4. Do not touch the line while reel is running. It could cut your skin.
5. Use this reel for fishing purposes only.
6. Be careful not to get reel grease on your clothing.
7. Do not use metal wire for the main line.
8. Sharp impacts due to inadvertent drop or other reasons may cause reel body
breakage, damage to the inner electronic components, and cracks or short circuit of the
board, resulting in functional disability.
1. Do not disassemble the reel. It could result in malfunction that could damage the reel
or cause personal injury.
1. Do not touch moving parts while the reel is operating or it may cause injury.
2. Drag adjustment should only be done with the auto winding functions off.
1. When you use a power source other than the battery or the power source provided by
the boat, be sure it is of the proper voltage. Excess voltage will harm the reel and may
generate enough heat to burn your hands.
2. Do not use badly rusted cord to prevent electrical heat.
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Do not reel in the end of the line
end of the line
line
snap
line clip

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Power source
How to connect the reel to the power source
About the power source
Battery indicator
1. Attach the cord clips to the battery. Red covered clip is the plus
(+), and the black covered clip is the minus (-).
2. Insert the connector into the reel. After this, the display
appears as below.
By taking the appropriate steps, the indication will change as
shown below and the data will be set.
This reel is made to accept DC 12 Volt power only. Power sources
providing other than this cannot be used.
The power provided by a boat can be unstable, causing the reel to
stop unintentionally. Please use a battery made specifically for
fishing reels, such as our lithium battery.
With power on, digits of the inverse counter (counter in the lower
area) will blink if voltage gets below DC 9 V.
If the display shows this when the motor is not running, then
battery voltage is likely to be low. In this case, replace the battery
with a recharged one.
Attention
1.When changing batteries, the display’s backup memory stays active for about 15 minutes
after the old battery is disconnected. Thus the above display startup sequence does not
need to replay when the new battery is connected within the 15 minute time frame.
Attention
Make sure of the following before departure.
1. Recharge the battery before your fishing trip. Over time, a battery can naturally discharge.
2. Confirm the boat can provide the proper power source (i.e. voltage, connector shape etc).
3. Corroded connections can prevent the flow of electric current. Remove any corrosion or
dirt from the connectors.
This figure shows the
voltage is 8.5 V
Black
Red
Match slot
with key
0.5 sec
All the articles light An indication change Set completion

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Using the Reel
About the counter display
1. 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.
2. After maintenance, be sure to loosen the drag and store the
reel in a dry place.
3. Handle the reel with care to avoid dropping and possibly
damaging it.
4. Do not use metal wire as the reelʼs main line.
The following conditions may make the display difficult to read.
1. Wearing polarized glasses.
2. Excessively cold or hot weather, mid-winter (displayʼs surface
temperature is below –10 degrees centigrade) and mid-summer
(displayʼs surface temperature is above 60 degrees centigrade).
3. When light strikes the display from certain angles, the displayʼs
digits may have shadows. This does not affect its function.
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Tournament
Drag
loosen
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Maintenance
About maintenance
Maintenance procedure
This is a washable reel. Wash away salt residue and grit after fishing
1. 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. The
solution may damage the outside coating of the reel and may
breakdown the grease inside of the reel creating an overflow of
grease.
Attention
1. Do not submerse the reel when washing.
2. Do not use organic solvents such as benzene and thinner.
3. Do not use a steel brush or abrasive cleanser.
4. Do not attempt to look inside the oil hole. The oil may splash and spurt out of the oil
hole.
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4. Dry the reel well.
2. Rinse detergent and dirt away with running water, rinsing the
spool very well to get rid of salt. Use warm water, under 30
degrees centigrade.
3. At the fishing site, spray the accessory oil into the oil hole on
the right sideplate.
Spray for only one second. Excessive spraying may result in an
overflow of oil.
Use ONLY the oil that is included with the reel. Other types of oil
may affect the overall performance of the reel.

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Handling and maintenance of the power cord
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.
- Wipe the power cord with a wet cloth and dry it well.
- Pay special attention to drying the tips, with cover removed.
- Grease the connector after it is dried.
- Disconnect the power cord from the reel before storing.
Other maintenance points
- This reel is a precision instrument that employs electric circuity and motor. Do not disassemble the reel by
yourself.
- Cover the power connector on the reel with its protection cap.
- Old or worn cords can cause a bad connection and/or short circuit. Replace the cord every 2 years.
AB
Clean and grease area A (pins) and area
B (Circumferential area).
Hold the connector, not the power cord, to pull the power
cord from the reel.
Do not hang the reel
by the power cord.
Do not wind the power
cord around the reel
body with the connector
inserted into the reel.
Do not wash the power
cord.
Do not set heavy items
on the power cord, or tie
knots in the power cord.
Maintenance

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Names of the buttons and the display
MODE BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
INVERSE COUNTER BUTTON
JIG/PICKUP BUTTON
Mode display
Depth counter
Inverse counter
Live lining/Jigging display
Chumming timer
(Power indicator, time to wind up,
timer display)
MODE BUTTON
Press the MODE BUTTON to scroll through the adjustment displays for each reel function.
- Use the Power Lever to adjust numeric values.
- Pressing the MODE BUTTON sets the numeric values you have adjusted.
- Depress and hold the MODE BUTTON to return to the depth display.
- Mode change cannot be done while line is being fed.
RESET BUTTON
This button resets the depth counter to zero.
Make sure to press this button before you start fishing. The reset depth is used to make the auto stop function
work. (display shows ). The default setting of auto stop is 2 meters.
The RESET BUTTON must be quickly pressed 3 times within 2 seconds. This prevents accidental resetting. For a
total reset, when line has been broken off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
INVERSE COUNTER BUTTON
Pressing this button resets the counter in the lower area of the display.
- It memorizes distance from the bottom, handy for dropping a bait right back into the strike zone after youʼve been bit.
- The chumming timer resumes after pressing this button.
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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. (Default setting is speed 15)
Jigging
- Jigging can be ON/OFF.
- Pressing this button starts jigging. (Display shows )
- Pressing the button again stops jigging.
Mode display
- This display allows you to change setting of each function.
- The functions that are set to work are shown on the display.
(Default setting is speed 15, but the speed can actually be set between 0~Hi.)
Chumming timer (Power indicator, time to wind up, timer display)
- The chumming timer appears when motor rotation is stopped.The timer display cannot be set to OFF.
- Indicates winding speed (winding power) while the motor is running. 
Display Function
Chumming timer starts working.
Auto Line feeding is employed. Default setting is off.
Pressing the RESET BUTTON makes this indicator appear, telling you auto
stop will work.
Names of the buttons and the display
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Depth counter
- It shows the depth from the surface.
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7Inverse counter
- This counter shows the depth from the bottom (or a certain depth).
- The shelf at which the Live line alarm has sounded will be indicated in blinking while Live line mode is ON.
- Once this counter is turned on, its display cannot be turned off.
Jigging display
- This is appeared only when the jigging function is on.
- It blinks when jigging is in process.
(While the depth indicator is shown, the lamp will not light up even when it is set.)
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Pressing the JIG/PICKUP BUTTON makes the function work. Pressing the
button again stops it.
Livelinemode is ON.
The alarm will sound when a move quicker than a preset range is detected
while the clutch setting is OFF.
The alarm sounds every time 1 m of main line is extracted while the clutch
setting is OFF.
Display Function

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Names and functions of each part
Free spool adjustment
Waterproof tournament
drag
Power lever
Clutch
Level wind
Enclosed items
Manual CD-R Power cord Storage bag Reel guard oilLevelwind threader
weak strong
loosen tighten

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- It adjusts brake tension on the spool to prevent backlash or line slack caused by dropping the line with hook and
sinker.
- You can freely adjust winding power, or winding speed, from zero(ON/OFF) to maximum, by 32 steps, by using
the lever.
- Tilting the lever forward adds power and speeds up the winding.
- Pulling the lever back slows down the winding.
- Without the lever positioned to OFF, it is impossible to start winding. You have to pull it back to the OFF position
before you start winding. An audible sound indicates the OFF position.
- The power lever is used to set numerical values on the various function displays.
- Adjusting the star drag allows the spool to slip against a strong pull to avoid line breakage.
(1) Adjust the drag while reel is on the rod and the line is strung through all the line guides.
(2) Adjust drag with the clutch ON, while pulling the line with your hands. Normally, the drag is adjusted to prevent
the weakest line in the line system from breaking.
- Turning the handle automatically engages the clutch.
- ON position > line winding can be done.
- OFF position > spool is free-turning to let out line.
- The levelwind distributes line evenly on the spool as you wind it in.
(Under some special circumstances line may not wind evenly because of the clearance between the levelwind
and the line.)
- Power cord
- Manual CD-R
- Storage Bag
- Levelwind threader (This tool simplifies threading line through the levelwind.)
- Reel guard oil
Names and functions of each part
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4
6
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3
Enclosed items
Levelwind
Clutch
Waterproof tournament drag
Power lever
Free spool adjustment

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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.
1. Run line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto the spool.
The levelwind threader makes this process easier. Make sure to
tie the line onto the pin found on the spool to avoid the line
slipping.
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2. Move the power lever to the OFF position.
5. Wind the line to its end with the power lever at maximum.
-Wind line under tension (about 1 kg.).
-Drag should have enough tension to wind line without slipping.
-Be careful not to wind the end of the line onto the reel.
-Do not allow line to rub against the finger guard while winding as
it will scratch the guard.
6. The display will read 0.0. Press and hold the MODE SETTING
BUTTON for five seconds. When the button is released, the
default setting will show.
8. The power lever can be used to change from the default value
to other line PE values in the reelʼs memory. Once the
appropriate value is displayed, exit the setting display by
pressing the MODE SETTING BUTTON 4 times. The display
will return to 0.0.
7. Default setting “PE 6 – 300 m” is shown on the display and P1
blinks.
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MAX
1Levelwind Guide
Main line
Pin
Power lever
2
3. Connect the clip to the power source (12V DC).
4. Attach the cord connector to the reel.
See in page 2 for the connection method.
The SEABORG 500Fe has data for the above Daiwa braided lines stored in the
reelʼs memory. Therefore, when winding these lines, there is no need for
additional data input.
Line thickness PE (Display shows PE at upper left of the display) (m)
PE 4
PE 5
PE 6
PE 8
PE 10
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
170
300
300
300
220
400
350
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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 – 280m is wound.
1. Run line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto the spool.
The levelwind threader makes this process easier. Make sure to
tie the line onto the pin found on the spool to avoid the line
slipping.
8. Push the power lever forward to maximum and wind the line to
its end.
As the power lever is moved forward, the P2 display changes
to a tension indicator. Keep line tension between level 4 and 5
while winding on line.
2. Move the power lever to the OFF position.
6. When the button is released, the display will then change to the
figure on the left, which shows P1.
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5
7
6
8
Levelwind Guide
Main line
Pin
Power lever
2
Tension indicatar
7. Press MODE SETTING BUTTON once to move to the line
length input mode.
P2 will be blinking.
3. Connect the clip to the power source (12V DC).
4. Attach the cord connector to the reel.
See in page 2 for the connection method.
5. Press the MODE SETTING BUTTON and hold for five seconds,
until the display shows 0.0.
-Do not allow line to rub against the finger guard while
winding as it will scratch the guard.

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Attention
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.
OFF
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10. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds, until the display shows
300. (300 is the default setting)
9. Pull the lever back to the OFF position, after winding.
11. Enter the line length with the power lever. (in the figure on the
right, line length is 280 m).
12. Press RESET BUTTON for 2 seconds and a beep will be
heard. The display should return to 0.0, completing the setting
procedure.
If “Err” appears on the display, you must use the MODE SET
BUTTON to re-enter the data.
Line data input (When line length is known)
Do not reel in the end of the line
MAX
OFF
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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.
Main line
Backing line
Backing line
Tie
1. Run the backing line through the levelwind guide and tie it onto
the spool. The levelwind threader makes this process easier.
Make sure to tie the line onto the pin found on the spool to
avoid the line slipping.
7. Press the MODE SETTING BUTTON for 5 seconds, when the
display will show 0.0.
P1 will be blinking.
5. Wind the backing line.
6. Tie the backing line securely to the main line. 6
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2. Move the power lever to the OFF position.
1Levelwind Guide
Pin
Power lever
2
3. Connect the clip to the power source (12V DC).
4. Attach the cord connector to the reel.
See in page 2 for the connection method.
MAX

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Should “Err” appear on the display, then use the MODE SET
BUTTON to re-enter the data.
Line data input (With backing line)
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8. Press the MODE BUTTON twice and change the display to
backing line input.
P3 will then be blinking.
10. Paying attention to the main lineʼs color coding, wind the main
line for 50 m. Then hold down RESET BUTTON at least 2
seconds.
(The figure at the bottom of the display will change from 50 to
100.)
11. Similarly, wind the remaining 50 m of the main line and hold
down RESET BUTTON at least 2 seconds.
(When “0.0” appears on the display, the setting is completed.)
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Tension indicatar
9. As indicated by the lineʼs color coding, wind the line up until the
remaining line is 100m.
With the power lever moved forward, P3 changes into a tension
indicator. Keep line tension between 4 and 5 while winding.

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Functional setting operation (1. Mode setting display)
How to set the many functions available
1. Press the MODE BUTTON to choose a display.
Each press of the MODE BUTTON changes the display to the
next function.
Holding the MODE BUTTON down, rapidly scrolls through the
displays, quickly getting you back to the depth display.
At each mode setting display, the default setting can be
retained by pressing the RESET BUTTON.
(Except turning ON and OFF of Live Lining mode)
Power lever
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
jig/pickup pattern Jigging pattern
Pickup speed
There are many useful functions in the mode.
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- Turn ON Live Lining using the
power lever.
- Enable Live Lining using the power
lever. (Live Lining alarm)
- Adjust the sensitivity using the
power lever. (Live Lining alarm
sensitivity adjustment)
- Enable Lining Out alarm using the
power lever. (Lining Out alarm)
Live Lining
depth indication display

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2. Use the power lever to set numerical values.
At its MAX position, numbers count upward rapidly. At the OFF
position, numbers count downward rapidly.
Around mid position, numbers change at a slower pace.
OFF
MAX
Line feeding Chumming timer Fishing record Depth counter
Depth counterRevision
Total hours of fishing (H)
Total winding distance (km)
3. Press MODE BUTTON to complete the setting.
Press RESET BUTTON and
MODE BUTTON simultaneously
for 5 seconds.
Functional setting operation (1. Mode setting display)
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
Jigging length Jig waiting time
OFF
2
MAX
Power lever
3
-Pressing the mode button locks in the values you have set and
moves on to the next display.
-Depress and hold the MODE BUTTON to rapidly scroll back to
the depth counter screen.
-Go back to the depth indication display before fishing.
-Pressing the RESET BUTTON at a setting display returns
numbers to their default values.
(Except when turning ON and OFF of Live Lining mode)

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Surface depth setting
When the main line is cut or broken off.....
Attention
1.When new line is wound up, or when line has been pulled under heavy tension, line
stretch may cause a gap in the depth reading at the surface. Simply reset the surface
setting with the RESET BUTTON.
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.
3. Lower the terminal rig to the waterʼs surface and press the
RESET BUTTON. (water surface zero setting)
The display resets to 0.0.
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1. Connect the reel to the battery, put the line through all the
guides, and prepare your terminal rig.
2. Place the rod into the rod holder in the position it will normally
rest while fishing.
- Should your line break, revise data as follows.
- Wind the line to the rod tip, and press the RESET BUTTON for 2
seconds. (At depths greater than 10 m, 2-second-pressing is
employed accidental pressing of the button.) If the display
shows 0.0 then your re-adjustment is complete and data has
been revised.
- Unless you reset the data on the reel, it will not be able to count
accurately.
Functional setting operation (2. Before you begin fishing.)
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1.8m
Auto stop setting
The Auto stop depth may be set to meet your own specific needs.
1. Connect the reel to the battery, and press the RESET BUTTON
with your terminal rig at the surface.
The display shows 0.0.
- 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. into the rod tip and stops your rig at a consistent depth
for convenient checking and changing of baits and sinkers.
- Line stretch can cause an inaccurate reading at the surface. Simply reset the counter to zero at the surface.
3. After adjusting length, press the INVERSE COUNTER
BUTTON for 2 seconds.
When blinks, this procedure is completed.
Default setting is 2.0 m. (Without pressing the RESET BUTTON
the winding stops at a depth of 5.0 m.
The lamp will blink when the setup has been completed.
4. When checking or changing a bait, simply wait until the reel
automatically stops winding and raise the rod tip.
Use
Checking and changing sinkers, baits etc.
Functional setting operation (3. 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.
(water surface zero setting) (After this, appears on the display)
- Without pressing the RESET BUTTON, winding stops at a depth of 5 m.
- If you have pressed the RESET BUTTON, the alarm sounds at 2m increments above the depth of 8 m, and
winding stops at 2 m.
- When auto stop depth is set, the alarm sounds every 2 m above the depth of 6 m, and winding stops at the set depth.
- After auto stop stops winding, the power lever can be used up to 0.0 m. However, above 0.0 m, motor winding
such as, power lever and PICKUP, cannot be employed until the RESET BUTTON is pressed.
- Depending upon the rocking of the boat or sinker weight, auto stop depth can overrun slightly. Should this
happen, increase the depth of the auto stop.
2. Raise the rod and adjust the line length from the rod tip so you
can reach the rig easily. In the figure, its length is 1.8 m.
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