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INTRODUCTION
Features of your Battenkill Disc reel include:
•The best selling reel of all time, Battenkill Disc reels are designed to be
durable, smooth operating, and attractive.
•Counterweightedspoolsforvibration-freeoperationathighrevolutions.
•Anodizedaluminumorstainlesssteelforcompletecorrosionresistance.
•Spoolshavebronzebushingssothereisnodistortionwhenspinning
against the hard shaft.
•Allmodelschangefromright-toleft-handretrieveinseconds.
•One-sidedframepermitsquickandeasyspoolchangeswith
no line pinching.
•Thespoolrimisexposedforeasypalmingandprecisecontrolof
running fish.
DRAG OPERATION
The Battenkill Disc reels feature a multistage disc drag
system that incorporates stainless steel, Rulon®, and brass
componentstoensuresmoothtrouble-freeperformance.
The drag should be adjusted to meet the fishing
conditions.To adjust the drag, turn the drag adjustment
knobclockwise(+)toincreasethedragandcounter-
clockwise(-)todecreasethedrag.Theminimumdrag
settingshouldneverbelessthanthepressurerequiredto
prevent overrunning of the line on fast runs.
SPOOL REMOVAL
The spool release is located in the middle of the
reel spool.To remove the spool, depress the spool
releasewhilesimultaneouslyliftingthespooloutof
the body.
RETRIEVAL CONVERSION
The Battenkill Disc reels have the drag factory
installedforleft-handwind.Tochangeyourreelto
right-handwind,simplyslidetheratchetgearoffthe
centerspindle,turnitoversothe“R”facestoward
you, and slide the ratchet gear back over the center
spindle.Thereelisnowsetforright-handwind.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
YournewBattenkillreelhasbeenproperlylubri-
catedwhenyoureceiveit.However,itshouldbe
cleanedandlubricatedafterextendeduse(perhapstwiceayear)orafter
contactwithdirt,sand,orsalt.Lubricatethehandles,pawls,andratchet
gearshaftwithPennReelLube,whichisavailableinmosttackleshops.
If you can’t find this item in your tackle shops, tubes are available from
Orvisatanominalcharge.
Followingeachuseinsaltwater,thereelshouldberinsedinfreshwater
andallparts,exceptthedragsurfaces,lightlyoiled.Themainframeand
spoolshouldbewipedwithalightlyoiledcloth.Forextendedstorage,
especiallyaftersaltwateruse,itisrecommendedthatthelineandbacking
be removed and the drag loosened.
GUARANTEE
Your reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship.
If you have any problems, simply send your reel and a $10 check to
thefollowingaddress:
By USPS Mail: Orvis;OverhaulServices;178ConservationWay;
Sunderland,VT05250.
By FedEx or UPS:Orvis;OverhaulServices;4182MainSt.;
Manchester,VT05254.
Ifthereelisinanywaydefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship,your
$10repaircheckwillbereturnedtoyouatonce.
Yourreelwillbecompletelyserviced(cleaned,lubricated,andeturned
toyoupostpaid)forafeeof$10,pluscostofparts.
Damagedreelscanberepairedonanindividualbasisandrepairwork
willbebilledatthehourlyshoprate,plusparts.Wewillprovideawrit-
tenestimateuponreceiptofthereelpriortoanyworkbeingdone.
QUESTIONS?
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheoperationandmaintenanceof
yournewreel,OrvisTechnicalAdvisorsarealwaysavailable.
Email:info@orvis.com.Phone:1-800-778-4778.
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