Instructions / Assembly

Setting up Collapsible Cage Trap Models 1088 & 1089

1. Study illustration 1 to familiarize yourself with the parts of the

trap.

2. With one hand, grab the handle (#1) on the top of the cage.

Lift the trap. Trap will drop into place (illustration 2).

3. Notice the frame rods (#2 & #3) are hanging below the trap.

Note: Model 1088 has only one frame rod(#2) that is

attached to the top front of the cage trap. Gently lower the

trap to the ground so that the open ends of the frame rods

point to the back of the trap (illustration 3).

4. Bring the front frame rod (#2) up to the front frame clips (#4).

Hold the frame clips out one at a time and snap the front

frame rod into place (illustration 4). Remember to clip both

sides of the front frame rod.

5. For Model 1089 only: Repeat step 4 for the back frame rod

(#3). Remember to clip both sides of the back frame rod

into the back frame clips (#5). Does not apply to Model

1088.

6. Remove the U-shaped lock rod (#6) from storage area at top

of the trap (illustration 5). After removing the lock rod, close

back panel (#7). Back panel should swing down when lock

rod is removed.

7. Turn trap so you are facing the back panel (#7). With the

straight end of the U-shaped lock rod (#6) closest to the

ground, take your right hand and thread the straight end of

the lock rod through the bottom hole of the retainer clip (#8)

and the hooked part of the lock rod through the side of the

Illustration 2

Illustration 3

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Setting up Collapsible Cage Trap Models 1088 & 1089 1. Study illustration 1 to familiarize yourself with the parts of the trap. 2. With one hand, grab the handle (#1) on the top of the cage. Lift the trap. Trap will drop into place (illustration 2). 3. Notice the frame rods (#2 & #3) are hanging below the trap. Note: Model 1088 has only one frame rod(#2) that is attached to the top front of the cage trap.
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trap (illustration 6). Thread rod through two retainer rings attached to the back panel so the back of the trap is secure. Thread straight end of lock rod through the bottom hole of the retainer clip on the left side of the trap. With your left hand secure the hooked part of the lock rod to the left side of the trap (illustration 7). 8. Remove trigger rod (#14) from storage area at the top of the trap (illustration 8).
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Releasing Captured Animal Through Back Panel 1. Approach trap cautiously and quietly so you don't excite the animal. Stand trap on front door. 2. Pull out the U-shaped lock rod at the back of the trap by pressing in on left side of trap and releasing hook on lock rod. When finished, return trap to its normal position. 3. Stand clear of the animal's exit path. If necessary, use hook of the U-shaped lock rod to hook the bottom of the back panel and pull back panel outward--pull out and up (illustration 13).
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