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SPINNING REEL BAITCASTING REEL

MAINTENANCE TIPS MAINTENANCE TIPS

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Tighten drag knob and rinse under Rotate spool and rinse for 15-20 Tighten cast control cap and star Rinse well under low pressure water
low pressure water in upright position seconds drag before washing

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Use a toothbrush to brush handle Spin reel in fast rotation to channel Rotate spool and rinse for 15-20 Use a toothbrush to brush handle
area, line roller area and drag knob excess water out seconds and star drag area

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Use a dry cloth to wipe down reel Use an air duster to spray difficult Use a tube brush to brush reel seat Spin the reel in fast rotation to
exterior access area to clear off excess water and line guide to ensure salt removal channel excess water out

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Remove drag knob and wipe off Screw back drag knob and leave it Use a dry cloth to wipe the exterior Remove the side cover and wipe off
excessive water on spool and rotor in a cool dry place of the reel excessive water droplets


• Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down
spool or if intending to keep for long time storage
• Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when
 • Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down
spool or if intending to keep for long time storage
• Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when
boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water
• Put 1-2 drops of oil on main shaft, line roller, • Put 1-2 drops of oil on main shaft, line roller,
handle knob bearings, drive gear bearings handle knob bearings, drive gear bearings
and screws after 2-3 times usage and screws after 2-3 times usage
• Send for servicing every six months if • Send for servicing every six months if
the reel is being used frequently the reel is being used frequently

 • Rinse your reel when drag knob is loose


• Remove handle when washing
• Use high pressure water to wash down your reel
 • Loosen cast control and srad drag before washing
as water minght penetrate into the body
• Rinse overhead baitcasting reel on high pressure water

• Wash your reel in an upside down position • Dip or soak your reel in fresh water

• Soak reel in a bucket of fresh water • Place directly under sunlight after washing

• Place your reel under direct sunlight after washing • Wash your reel in upside down position

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ELECTRIC REEL
MAINTENANCE TIPS

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Tighten star drag and cast control Cover socket with rubber socket cap Quick run through of low pressure Rinse the spool area for removal of
cap before washing water on screen (not more than 3 remaining salt
seconds)

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Engage clutch and pull out 2-3 Use a toothbrush to brush the Use a tube brush to brush small Use a wet cloth to wipe down the
meter of line whle running low handle shank and handle knob area accessible area (reel seat, line whole reel to ensure remaining salt
pressure water guide area) to ensure removal of and bait is removed
remaining salt

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Use a dry cloth to wipe down Use an air duster to spray difficult Loosen star drag and leave in a dry,
completely access areas to clear off water cool place
droplets


• Wash your reel with warm water
(undre 30 cegrees Celcius)
• Detergent can be used if stubborn
stains can not be removed
• Wash your reel after every trip
• Remove line after deep sea fishing to wash down
spool or if intending to keep for long time storage
• Avoid placing your reel on boat side rod holders when
boat is traveling to prevent splashes of sea water


• Wash the screen for too long as water might penetrate
• Wash the reel when the motor is still hot
• Use chemicals like gasoline, kerosene, benzene to
wash down reel as ot will damage the coating
• Wash your reel when the socket is not covered
• Wash when star drag and cast control is not tightened
• Dip or soak the whole reel into a bucket of fresh water
• Use high pressure water to wash down your electric reel
• Place your reel under direct sunlight after washing

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