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1.
Releasing frames |

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Press
down firmly on the escape ring (3) ,see left hand |

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Grip
upper hoop (1) with other hand, as shown, and jerk upwards while
using thumb to lever against top of hanger |
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5.
Collapsing trap |

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Of
the half having two adjoining frames, fold one of them on
top of the netting |

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While
pressing down on waist, twist the upper half to form a figure
8 |
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2.
Parking:Gates and Hangers |

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Helps
prevent net from getting caught up. |

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Swing hangers (6) and clip into upper frame |

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With
side and down pressure lever the gate spreader bar (4) under
the left side of the frame |

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Repeat on other frames |
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6.
Collapsing con't |

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While
still pressing down on waist, fold top of the figure 8 over
to meet the bottom- closing it like a clamshell |

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While pressing down on waist, twist the upper half to form a
figure 8 |
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3.
Preparing to collapse |

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Lay
upper hoop (1) onto lower hoop (2) |

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Adjust
frames as shown |

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Feed
bobble buttons (11) through the netting of the upper and lower
hoops at the cable ties |

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Push bobble buttons through button holes |

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Tug
to ensure bobble is secure |
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7.
Collapsing con't |

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While
holding the trap firmly, fold the other two frames onto the
trap. |
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Note:
Frames will swing and nest easier with the hinge loops (12)
facing down. See website for further explanation |
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4.
Cinching the trap |

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Pull cinch strap towards you |

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Simultaneously, use other hand
to push trap towards the buckl |

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Pull until all the strap passes
through buckle |

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Place cinch strap tail to one side
so it does not get tangled |
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8.
Final steps |

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Hold trap shut with one hand |

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Wrap tail of cinch strap around
collapsed trap |

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Pull cinch strap tight and fasten
the snap |

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Place trap in bag |
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