Owner's Manual
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launch. Do not interfere with the sensor or disable it for any reason. When the ball is detected in the launch
pocket, a tone will play. If nothing is in the way of the motion sensor, the ball will launch. If something is
in the way of the motion sensor, a 1 second tone will play, alerting the user there is a disturbance. After 5
seconds, the ball will launch if there are no more disturbances.
How many balls can fit into the hopper?
• On low settings 1-4, 3 tennis balls will fit into the hopper with no problem. On higher settings 5-9, it is best
to use one ball at a time. 3 balls may be placed into the hopper on higher settings, however, the balls in
waiting may be knocked out.
Rest Mode
• To override the Rest Mode: Turn the unit OFF (with the power button) for AT LEAST 10 SECONDS. Turn the
unit ON. If the unit is still in Rest Mode, turn the unit OFF again and wait a longer time. Turn the unit ON.
• This safety feature is to ensure that your dog will not over-work themselves. It is very easy for dogs to play
without realizing they need to rest, especially younger dogs. The Ball Launcher will let the dog and person
know when it will sleep by emitting a 2-tone sound. It will restart and emit the 2-tone sound in reverse,
meaning It’s Play Time!
For your dog’s safety, the Ball Launcher will only play for 15 minutes at a time, then rest
for 15 minutes. The 15 minute play period will only begin once a ball has been dropped
into the hopper.
What do the dierent tones mean?
• Power On/ Play Time – 2 tone (low/high)
• Power O/ Rest Time – 2 tone (high/low)
• Ball Detection and Launch – 6 tone melody
• Error – 3 tones of the same note
• Motion Detection – 1 second tone
What do the LED lights mean?
• Green every 10 seconds means the battery is good
• Red light on 3 quick flashes, means the battery low
• Red light on once every second means error
• Orange light on one time every 10 seconds means sleep mode
The motion sensor at the front of the ball launcher will detect movement 7 feet in front of the unit for 5
seconds. Play will resume when there is no more movement.
Don’t over exercise your dog, especially puppies whose muscles and joints are still
developing, using the Ball Launcher. End the game when he is still interested.
Helpful info–
• NEVER touch the ball sensor in the launch pocket area. This sensor is for your safety and if it is touched
during operation or while the unit is ON it may cause serious injury.
• When loading the Ball Launcher, never reach your hands or body inside the working area of the device.
Do not let hair, baggy clothes or jewelry fall into the hopper or launch pocket.
• If the sensors become dirty in the launch pocket or there is an obstruction, turn power o and wipe the
sensor with a cotton swab or use an old toothbrush to remove the obstruction. Do not place your hand
inside the launch pocket.
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Operating Instructions
Step 1. Remove the Ball Launcher from the box, review all warning stickers.
Step 2. Install 6 D alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment,
located on the bottom of the launcher
(1)
. Or a power cord/16V-DC adapter is provided
as a way to power the Ball Launcher. For optimal use, use power adapter indoors only.
Step 3. Remove the tennis balls from packaging.
Step 4. Turn the unit on – tone will play. The unit will beep twice. Place 1 ball in
the unit.
Step 5. The distance and angle knobs will be at the lowest setting. Let the tennis ball
launch once. Adjust distance and angle as needed. To change the distance and/or
angle, adjust paw and tennis ball knobs by pulling knob out and turning.
Paw Knob – Angle
(2)
– to increase the angle of the launched ball, pull and turn the
paw knob counter clockwise or left. The angles range from 20 degrees to 45 degrees.
To have the ball launched very high, turn the paw knob all the way to the left. To have
the ball launched lower to the ground, turn the paw knob all the way to the right. At
first use, the paw knob will be turned all the way to the right.
Tennis Ball Knob – Distance
(3)
- to increase the distance of the launched ball, pull and
turn the tennis ball knob counter clockwise or left. The distance ranges from 8 feet to
30 feet. To have the ball launched long-range, turn the paw knob all the way to the left.
To have the ball launched at short-range, turn the paw knob all the way to the right. At
first use, the paw knob will be turned all the way to the right.
Step 6. Turn power o when not in use. Do not leave outdoors when not in use.
Play Time–
• Place Ball Launcher on the ground in a level area.
• To make proper adjustments to the angle and distance setting knobs on the Ball
Launcher, first determine where you will play. Indoor use is only recommended
at the owners’ discretion. Be sure you have plenty of room for your dog to chase
the ball indoors. Clear away any obstacles that could get in the way of your dog
playing. Do not use the Ball Launcher near delicate or breakable items. If your dog
has long nails, be aware of damage that may occur to a carpet or wood floor. Do
not use the Ball Launcher on a surface that could potentially be damaged. Please
use at your own discretion!
These distance settings are a guideline and not exact. Pressure in the balls used may aect the distances
launched.
For 8-10 foot launch range, start with the tennis ball knob all the way to the right. Turning left, use the
first 2 notches to reach 8-10 foot distance.
For 10-20 foot range, turning left, use the 3rd – 5th notch.
For 20 – 25 foot range, turning left, use the 6th and 7th notch.
For 25 foot range or more, turning left, use the 8th and 9th notch.
• There is a motion sensor on the front of the Ball Launcher. If motion is detected, the sensor will stop the
launch for 5 seconds until motion is no longer detected. For this reason, do not walk in front of the Ball
Launcher if your intention is to launch a ball. Train your dog to stand to the side or 7 feet away from the
front of the launch area.
• There is a sensor in the launch pocket that will detect foreign objects in the launch pocket to stop a
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