Shimano DENDOUMARU 4000HP User manual

Thank you for purchasing Shimano’s Dendoumaru 4000 HP. Before using, please read this manual carefully, and the same as you do
for your reel, keep it with care.
Features..................................................................................................................2
Digital counter parts name .....................................................................................3
Main switch .............................................................................................................4
Name of each part ..................................................................................................5
Power source and cord...........................................................................................6
Learning method.....................................................................................................7
Learning method 1. When winding line other than Shimano Antares 50lbs.-600m
(Learning Mode) ..................................................................................................9
Learning method 2. Winding Shimano ANTARES 50lbs.-600M
(Specify Mode) .................................................................................................11
Sequence..............................................................................................................12
Various techniques ...............................................................................................14
Zero-setting...........................................................................................................16
DENDOUMARU
High-cut repair ......................................................................................................18
Gunnel stop ..........................................................................................................19
Motorized reel, speed-switch usage.....................................................................21
Rack setting ..........................................................................................................22
Rack-setting:Top Mode & Bottom Mode...............................................................23
Top Mode fishing example....................................................................................24
Bottom Mode fishing example ..............................................................................25
Handling precautions/safety functions .................................................................26
Specifications, inquiry, after-sales-service ...........................................................28
Trouble-shooting...................................................................................................29
Safety precautions................................................................................................30
Service network ....................................................................................................31

2
Features
Rack memory
Hi-speed
Zero-setting
Gunnel stop
Line-cut
setting
S L S
Top & Down
Counter display can be selected.
Switching between “Top Mode”
and “Down Mode”. See P.23
Depending on fishing location, method, and target catch, water-
depth indicator can be switched - from top (surface) to bottom.
Speedy wind-up
Hi-speed empty wind-up 160m/min.
Provides empty hook hi-speed wind-up, enabling fast
return or change of position. See P.21
The hook aims precisely at the rack
Rack memory. See P.22
Once the rack memory is taken, when the hook approaches
it again, alarm will sound to announce approach to the rack.
Hook dropping to precise water-depth
Zero-setting. See P.16~17
When the hook is on the water surface, it can be set as 0-
meter, then dropped to precise water-depth.
When the pole is erected, the hook returns
Gunnel stop. See P.19~20
Gunnel stop position is set automatically. After gunnel
stop, erect the pole and the hook returns.
One-touch line-cut repair.
Line-cut setting. See P.18
When the line is cut, re-connect hook, do zero-setting on the
surface by pressing 0-set switch. The counter will recover.
Fast, precise search for rack
SLSII installed (Shimano Line-Program
System 2).See P.8~11
Roller has been removed from reel unit, hook dropping is
fast, and no slip caused by roller.
One-touch
Computer-controlled: 10-160m/min.
One-touch Switch 15-speed
winding-up. See P.3, P.21
Washable. Drag comes with carbon-washer, water-resistant
Wash and keep. See P.26
After wash, spray some oil. Long-life drag with carbon-washer.
Instant Max. Torque 44 kgcm.
Surpassing the previous 6000 Class
Instant Max. Torque 44 kgcm.
SHIMANO ANTARES 50lbs.-600M
with reserve power.
Enhanced spool-size for max. satisfaction
Continuous winding & frequent winding...
Double-click operation changeover
See P.4
When the motor is off, switch to the double-click mode for
winding-up by simultaneously pressing the HIGH and LOW
buttons for 3 sec. or more.
Superior visibility & operability…
Large LCD & control buttons See P.3
Double-click

3
Digital Counter Component Names
Various display
It lights up at each mode:
学習(Learning), 指定(Specify), and 下巻(Wind-down).
Note: Wind-down mode does not apply to this model specifications.
Zero-setting: It lights up when you do 0-setting.
Top/Bottom switch
One touch
Memo, Zero-setting switch
One touch
More than
3 sec.
It shows the present wind-up speed
setting.
Mode switch
One-touch
on the
front tiny
bottom
Displays memorized water-depth.
Various display
底(Bottom) : It lights up during “Bottom Mode”.
When there is no light, it means “Top Mode”.
: It will light up when the battery is weak.
(below 10.5V)
Auto-line delivery function
When the hook dropped reaches
10M, the motor will start turning
automatically causing the spool to
turn easily at line direction. When
you OFF the function, “糸送止 (Line
delivery stop)” indicator will light up.
Main switch
Motorized wind-up ON/OFF
switch. It works only when
pressed and held after
stopping at gunnel.
Speed selection switch
For wind-up speed, selection of
15 speed levels.
In Top Mode, the present
water-depth goes to the
memory.
The same for Bottom
Mode, the present depth is
0.0M, and it is counted
from the bottom up.
In standard mode,
pressed once, and it
switches from Top
Mode to Bottom Mode.
Zero-setting
Adjust the hook to the water
surface and do zero-setting.
It will switch in sequence
from “学習(Learning)”
to “指定(Specify)” to
“下巻(Wind-down)” at
every push.
Note: Wind-down mode
does not apply to this
model specifications.
•Note: The drawing shows
all LCD light-up for
explanation purpose only.
Wind-up power
(line tension) is displayed
in numbers.
(the number is not kg)
Present water-depth
“Top Mode”: Depth measured from top.
“Bottom Mode”: Depth measured from bottom.
Note: Do not let out 999m or more of line.
Doing so will result in inaccurate count values.
Note: Depth is measured in 10cm units.
(When over 100m, the unit becomes
1 m as in the depicted below.)
More than
3 sec.
When the motor stops,
once the low speed switch
is pressed, auto-line
delivery will alternate
between ON/OFF.

4
Main Switch
•In this manual, when the following icon appears,
it means....
One touch
Double-click
22
More than
3 sec.
Press the
pointed button
for less than 3
seconds.
Press the
pointed button
for more than 3
seconds.
Press the pointed
button twice
continuously
(double-click)
Main switch for continuous winding, and frequent winding.
(The red switch component names are described on the right)
Press once:
One touch
continuous motorized wind-up will start.
To stop, press once.
However, after stopping at gunnel, it will
work only when you press and hold.
When you press twice (double click)
Double-click
2
at depths of 6.1m or more, and the motor will
wind up the line until you release the button.
Double-click for continuous wind-up.
Forboththeabove,adjustthespeedwithspeedswitch.
Press both
simultaneously
Press both
simultaneously
More than
3 sec.
To switch to double-click mode...
Press the HIGH and LOW buttons at the same time for 3
sec. or more
to exit the continuous wind-up mode and allow double-click
operation. To return continuous wind-up mode, press the
HIGH and LOW buttons again at the same time for 3 sec. or
more. Even if the power is cut-off, it will not return to the
original operation before you do this.
Speed indicator mark
changes like this.
Continuous winding Double-click

5
Component Names
DDL (Direct Drive Level Winding)
When winding up, do not get your finger caught.
Be careful
Star drag
When the fish is pulling hard,
to avoid pre-matured cut, the line
delivery force is adjusted
Spool control knob
Apply brake on the spinning of spool
to prevent backlash during hook dropping
ON
OFF
Power source (remove the water protection cap when using).
Digital counter
Speed switch
Main switch
Strong
Line-holder
Device to hold the line
It will be ON when you right-turn (clockwise) the handle,or you
push it back manually.
ON: Winding-up the hook
OFF: Free the spool and drop the hook
Safety level wind cover
Weak
Clutch

6
Power Source & Cord
1Handling precautions
Power
The power source is 12V DC (Direct Current). (The capacity for
usage is above 16,000mAh). Unspecified power source (such as
AC 100V for household, or 24V DC available on board the vessel)
cannot be used at all.
Absolutely do not use battery charger.
CHARGER
BATTERY
DC12V
(16000mAh) AC100V DC24V
•When using the power source on board, make sure that the
voltage is 12V DC (not directly from the vessel’s battery, but use
DC-DC Converter, from 24V to 12V). And when the battery poles
are rusted, it may affect performance of reel, so remove the rust
first before using.
•Use only battery that has been fully charged.
•After fishing, to protect the battery life, charge up first before
storing. And before going out for fishing again, charge it up
again before using.
•After using for a while, the charging capacity may deteriorate. In
that case, replace the battery only.
Cord
When connecting to battery, always use Shimano genuine cord.
Precautions: When using non-genuine cord, the reel may not
perform as expected. Besides that, do not misuse power cord.
If you step on it, fold it, or bend it, damage may occur.
2Connection to battery
1First connect the cord supplied to the battery.
As shown in the drawing, red clip to (+), and black clip to (-).
2Next, connect reel to power cord.
The recess of power cord to the protruding reel power connec-
tor, then press in and fasten the screw.
For explanation purpose, the direction of
connector recess is facing the opposite side.

7
Line setting
1 Pass the line through the level winder.
When passing the line, use the line-
passing pin supplied.
2Tie the line to spool pin.
The recess of power cord to the
protruding reel power connector, then
press in and fasten the screw.
Line passing pin Spool pin
Learning Method
Mode switching
Every time you press the mode switch, it will switch as shown below.
Select the mode that matches the type of line used. (See explanation in the next page).
To operate it, power source 12V must be connected
Motorized Standard mode
Specify mode
Press once
Press oncePress once Not applicable to
this model specifications.
Wind-down mode
Press once
Learning mode
Used for winding Shimano
ANTARES 50lbs.-600M
The reel will learn using
the supplied line.
Return to
Standard mode
Used in actual fishing. When
power is ON, this is the condition.
Beep
Beep
Beep
Beep beep

8
Learning Method
S L S
Things you should do before starting to wind is explained in the flow diagram below.
“As shown here, there are 2 methods available (1~2 ). For detail explanation of each method, refer to respective pages.”
It can be operated only if 12V power source is connected.
Finish
Finish
When winding line other than Shimano Antares 50lbs.-600m (See P.9-10)
When Shimano ANTARES 50lbs.-600M can be wound (See P. 11)
Line winding
starts ~ finish
Winding-up with
Main Switch
Press mode-
switch once
Learning mode
Press mode-
switch twice
Specify mode
Line winding
starts ~ finish
It will stop automatically
10M before the end of 600M.
Press MEMO/0 SET
button for 3 sec.
or more.
Connect the
supplied 10m line,
and wind manually
Winding-up with Main Switch
Wind all line being
used and press
MEMO/0 SET button
for 3 sec. or more.
Wind the remaining
line and press
MEMO/0 SET button
for 3 sec. or more.
Pull out and
remove the
connected line.

9
IMPORTANT:
The up-winding tension
should be 3.
Note: Counter value error will
become large when tension is not
accurately matched during learning.
Indicates
revolution
(RPM)
Learning Method (The actual figure of the line used will be memorized in the reel)
S L S
When the line remaining is short, 
be careful not to let the line-end goes 
right in.
1Switch on the clutch lever.
Then check power connection.
When the mode-switch is pressed
once with something that looks like a
ball pen, “学習 (Learning)” will be
displayed, and you are in Learning mode.
If you press the mode-switch more than
twice, it will turn into Specify mode or
Down-winding mode. To return to Learn-
ing mode again, you have to press a few
more times.
Winding speed can be adjusted with speed
button.
When you want to stop the winding, press the
main switch one more time.
When the remaining line is short, the line end
(above drawing) should not be wound in. Be
careful here. If necessary, use your hand to wind.
If the end is wound, correct input becomes
impossible to get.
1
When winding line other than Shimano Antares 50lbs.-600m
(use Learning mode).
Beep
Press once
Continue to Next Page
2Press the Main switch, and wind the line.
The RPM will be displayed.
Line tension is shown at left-bottom,
adjust till you get figure 3.
(Using a wet towel apply tension and
wind the line. Do not apply tension
with bare hands. Doing so can result
in injury. )
The figure shows the tension of winding-
up line, and expressed in figure. The
figure is not equal to kg.

10
More than
3 sec.
Beep beep
More than
3 sec.
Beep beep
Connect
Supplied
10 m line
10~20cm
5Wind the newly connected 10M line
manually.
The RPM is shown one step lower.
To end Learning, press the Memo, 0-
setting button for more than 3 seconds.
“セット (Set)” will appear.
If the mode switch is pressed by mis-
take while the input is being done, the data
half-done will all be cancelled. In that case,
pull out the line, and re-do from Step 1 .
About 10cm
3Connect the end of the line already
wound to the supplied 10m line.
4After positioning in the physical
relationship of the figure, press the
MEMO/0 SET button for 3 sec. or more
once the winding has been fully
completed.
The display will be as shown above.
6The display returns to Top Mode.
(The figure from the counter and the actual
line length may differ by a max. of 3%.)
7Wind up the 10M line that has been
pulled out.
Precautions: When winding line such as
Nylon, the inaccuracies of counter may
exceed 3%.
Note: Learning inaccuracy may result
in count error.

11
Learning Method (Line data input can also be used)
2
When Shimano ANTARES 50lbs.-600M can be wound (use Specify mode)
This reel carries the input data of Shimano ANTARES 50lbs.-600M winding.
When winding this material, use the following operation.
3When line winding is complete,
press Memo, 0-setting button
for more than 3 seconds to end
Learning.
The display is shown above.
If the mode switch is pressed
by mistake while the input is being
done, the data will be deleted In
that case, pull out the line, and re-
do from Step 1 .
Press twice
BeepBeep
IMPORTANT:
The up-winding tension
should be 3.
Note: Counter value error will
become large when tension is not
accurately matched during learning.
More than
3 sec.
Beep beep
Note: The display monitor
depicted is that for the
Japanese model.
S L S
1Press mode-switch twice
with something that looks
like a ball pen.
“指定 (Specify)” will light up as
shown in the above drawing,
you are in Specify mode.
If you press the mode-switch
more than twice, it will turn into
Down-winding or Learning
mode. To return to Specify
mode again, you have to press
a few more times.
4The display returns to Top
Mode, and Learning ends.
Note: Learning inaccuracy
may result in count error.
Precautions: When using line
other Shimano Antares 50lb.-
600m,the inaccuracies of counter
may exceed 3%.
2Now we start winding the line.
Do the winding with line tension
showing 3. It will stop
automatically 10M before the end
of 600M.
(Using a wet towel apply
tension and wind the line. Do
not apply tension with bare
hands. Doing so can result in
injury. )
Wind the remaining 10M
manually.

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Sequence (for faster, effective use of 4000 HP)
Zero-setting
When the hook is on the
water surface, by pressing
one button only, 0-meter
setting is done. Hook can
be dropped to the exact
depth.
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.16
Motorized
up-winding
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.21
To change bait, or when it
hit something, just press
the Main Switch to up-wind
easily.
Re-connect hook, lower it to
water surface, and press 0-
setting button for more than
3 sec.
Simple way to get cut line
restored.
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.18
Line cut
Erect pole and the hook will
come back to you at exact
position.
The gunnel stop function
will secure it.
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.19
Gunnel stop
Once I know this,
I’ll be able to use
it.
Simple and
convenient
The more you
know, the wider
your fishing
world
Simple
Convenient
Even more
Convenient
Zero-setting
Line-cut
setting
Gunnel stop
Hi-speed

13
There are 3 main types of functions in 4000 HP. Select one that suits your fishing method.
For details, see P.23
○○○○○○○○○○○
Depending on fishing
area, fishing method, and
target fish, the counter
display can be switched
between “Bottom Mode” to
“Top Mode”. Rack water
depth is known immedi-
ately.
Switching
between Top
Mode and
Bottom Mode
Top & Down
Rack
Bottom
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.22
The depth of rack is auto-
matically memorized. You
can reach exactly the same
depth each time.Manual
settting is also possible.
Hook-setting
Rack memory
Speed Switch
One touch alone will
enable you to select from
15 speeds.
○○○○○○○○○○○
For details, see P.21
One-touch
One touch

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Various techniques (Introduction of various techniques. A must read if you want to improve your catch significantly)
•Normally, by tightening the spool control knob, the spool free-
spinning becomes a bit sluggish, and depending on vessel’s up-down
movement, backlash can be prevented.
•However, to drop the hook faster, do not use the knob, use your
finger instead.
Apart from that, the following methods can also be used.
•Use the auto-line delivery function of this Dendoumaru 4000 HP.
When the hook drops more than10M, the Motor Switch will be ON
automatically. As a reaction to the turning of motor, the spool will turn
in the direction the line comes out.
When you return the clutch, the motor will stop turning automatically.
And, when you press the Main Switch while the line is being delivered,
the delivery will stop.
•Aim the pole tip downward. By erecting the whole pole, you can
reduce the guide resistance.
•The auto-line delivery function is factory-set. If you want to delete it
due to guide resistance and backlash, press the lower part of the
Speed Switch for more than 3 seconds. “糸送り (Line delivery stop)”
indicator will light up, and the function cancelled.
(Speed display will return to its original state).
When you want to use the function again, repeat the operation.
Before you repeat it, the status will continue to show “糸送り (Line
delivery stop)” even if the power is cut off.
Technique to drop hook fast.
(Effective when you are looking for squids)
More than
3 sec.
Application 1

15
Motorized method is smoother than
manual during up-winding.
In addition, when using this
technique the fish will not be
scattered.
•Remove pole from rod-keeper,
and hold it with your hand.
•Adjust the drag so that the
motorized up-winding is a bit
slippery with the vessel’s up/down
movement and the pull of fish.
•Move the pole-tip up and down to
absorb the vessel’s up/down move-
ment due to wave. By doing that, the
up-winding speed is more stable.
Technique to avoid fish from scattering
during motorized up-winding.
This is the technique to wind empty hook fast when
retrieving or changing fishing point. Select high speed
on the Speed Switch. Besides motorized winding, use
your hand to wind too to speed up. (When doing that,
it is easier to have the rod-keeper attached to the
pole).
Technique to retrieve hook
fast using motorized plus
manual method.
Application 2 Application 3

16 When the hook is on the surface of water, do the zero-setting
Zero-setting (Always do it before you start fishing)
Zero-setting
To reach the rack exactly.
To improve your catch
result, it is essential to
get to the rack exactly.
To do that, do zero-setting.
Zero-setting means setting of 0-Meter
when the hook is on the surface of
water.
By doing zero-setting, the rack depth
can be reached exactly as the rack
position depth is displayed.

17
Let’s try to do zero-setting.
1Adjust the hook to water surface, and
press 0-setting switch for more than 3
sec.
(Above drawing shows the Top Mode)
2As shown above, the display has
changed. 3When “0セット (0-set)” disappears, it means 0-setting is complete.
More than
3 sec.
Beep beep

18
When there is a line-cut, repair can be done easily.
Line-cut repair
1Up-wind till the position the cut oc-
curs. 2Set the hook and adjust to the water surface, and press 0-setting switch for
more than 3 sec.
3By doing that, the computer will
change the program automatically
according to the actual measured
value displayed from the point of cut.
Hi-speed
More than
3 sec.
Beep beep

19
Gunnel stop
Aftermotorizedup-windinghasstopped,whenthepoleiserected,
thehookwillstopinfrontofyou.
After gunnel stop, when
the pole is erected, the
hook is set to return automatically to
the position in front of you.
Shipslide stop
After the power is ON, initially it
will stop 6M from the gunnel. From the
2nd time onwards, the computer will
judge automatically the previous stop
position of hook.
(This function works within 1-6M).

20
4 Meter from gunnel stop position, the alarm will sound (Beep).
14 meter from the stop position at the gunnel, alarm will
sound, after that at each 2 meter.
(The drawing shows Top Mode)
2Gunnel stop position ( in this case 3.0m) : alarm will sound
twice, and winding stops automatically.
After gunnel stop, by erecting the pole, the hook will be in
front of you to pick up promptly as shown in the above
drawing.
The number changes
according to the load.
Beep
Beep
Beep