Quill Productions MK4 Fenn Trap Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Quill Productions
Table of Contents
MK 4 + MK 6 FENN
TRAP
Setting Instructions
Head to our Youtube channel to see a full video demonstrating how you set a MK 4 or MK 6 trap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQGGUfNmqKo&t=14s
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Hold the trap so that the chain is on the right hand side and the closed jaws point upwards.
The round jaw will be on your right, and the square jaw on your left.
Making sure that the brass trigger and safety catch are hanging outwards, hook your thumbs around the jaws of the trap and be gin to pull them apart against the force of the spring.
The spring is very strong, and the square jaw has a hook to help you pull. With practice, you will perfect the technique which will make it easier for you to open the jaws. -
Once the jaw has been pulled far enough down, slip the safety catch onto it, leaving the brass trigger still hanging outwards.
This will disable the entire mechanism and prevent the trap from closing, but even while the safety catch is on, it should be treated with caution. -
Turn the brass trigger over so that it rests on the round jaw and at the same time, lift the square tread plate (marked MK4 or MK6) up with your other hand.
Place the trigger plate under the brass notch on the tread plate.
The jaws may need to be pressed a little further downwards before the two parts can meet. -
Keeping the safety catch in position, place the trap where it is wanted, taking care to stake the chain to the ground firmly before releasing the safety catch.
Once the safety catch has been removed, the entire force of the spring will be contained by the brass trigger, and all that is needed to spring the trap is a downward pressure on the tread plate.
The trigger mechanism can be adjusted by gently bending the tread plate upwards or downwards, according to personal preference. The spring trap is extremely powerful and should always be handled with care.
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