Cannon MAG 10HS manuale d’uso

OWNER’S MANU AL NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Do wnrigger to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: • calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433; • returning your do wnrigger to the Factory Service Center; • sending or taking your d ownrigger to any CA NNON® Authorized Service [...]

2 Parts Description 1. Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in length s ranging from 150 to 400 feet. 2. Boom This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fixed to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches. 3. Swivel Head This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the wei ght. 4[...]

3 Downrigger Mounting on Boats A downrigger should be mounted where ever it is easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to see your fishing rod and to react quickly. So, choosing a good spot to mount your downrigger on your boat is 99% of the job. Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a dilemma. Having[...]

4 Side Rail Mounting Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces. You can also use these for mounting to a very narrow side gunwale. There is a plate provi[...]

5 FOR MAG 10 HS and MAG 10 TS: The Low-Profile Swivel Base mounting follows the same procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4”-20 x 2 1/2" truss head screws are used to fasten the mounting base and four additional 1/4”-20 x 2 1/2" truss head screws fix the swivel base to the boat deck. If access to the underside of the dec[...]

6 Mounting the Downrigger on the Base Slide body over the lip of the base, with boom outboard or facing the stern. Lift Lock Knob to hold threaded shaft clear of base until body completely covers base. Turn Lock Knob clockwise to tighten the downrigger to the base. Tip: Periodically check base to ensure integrity. The base should be replaced at lea[...]

7 T erminating the Downrigger Cable Cannon Uni-Release The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the downrigger weight. Attach fishing line to the clip at the end of the release, and then click through a series of increasing tension settings. The release can be used with any test line on salt or fresh water and may be adjusted from 2 to 22 pounds[...]

8 CAUTION: This rod holder is intended for use of up to 30 lb. test line only, and is not recommended for use with any tackle IGFA rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not included) is recommended for all applications. The rod holder assembly is not warranted when used with tackle above 30 lbs. Equipment placed in the rod holders and the loss t[...]

9 Wiring Y our Downrigger Your Boat's Electrical Condition It is important to make sure that your boat is properly set up before installing your Mag 10HS Mag 10TS Mag 5HS with Positive Ion Control. Whenever a boat is in water, various submerged parts interact to create weak electrical currents. These weak electrical currents must be contro[...]

10 Operating Y our Downrigger After mounting the Cannon downrigger to your boat, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat. This is called drop back. Attach the fishing line firmly into the line release. Press and hold the toggle switch down to lower the weight to the desired depth as i[...]

11 Adjusting the Depth Meter The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accuracy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin meter gear to change setting. NOTE: Actual fishing depth may vary from depth shown on meter due to trolling speed and weight of cannon ball. (See "Blowback&q[...]

12 The Positive Ion Control System Your boat has an electrical charge around the hull in water. If a boat is properly bonded and properly zinced, that charge should be slightly positive when measured from ground to the downrigger cable. Positive Ion Control (PIC) is the use of electricity to control that charge and its fluctuation so that it is alw[...]

13 T rouble Shooting PROBLEM: Up or down will not work. SOLUTION: Check the battery cable polarity then check the battery voltage. A properly connected and charged battery is important for safety and for proper operation of the downrigger. PROBLEM: The Mag 10HS Mag 10TS Mag 5HS fails to continue running after toggle switch is pushed up and held[...]

14 T en Good T r olling T ip s 1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fine tuned actually, to impart maximum action. For example, a slight bend in the tail of a spoon or twist of the hook [...]

15 CANNON ® SERVICE POLICY AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclusions applies, Cannon® products will be repaired for a charge of parts plus labor. All factory r epairs, after the applicable warranty period, carry a 90-Day Limited Warrant y, subject t o the exclusions and limitatio[...]

16 All CANNON Downriggers are covered by US Pat.D-269, 9 92. Co pyright 2006 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved. Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC) under standa rds EN 55022A, EN 50082-2 since 1996 LN V9677264 WA RN ING : This product contains chemical (s) known to the state of California to c ause cancer and/or repr oductive toxicity. Form No. 3[...]