SQUIRREL X-151 Proof Feeder Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- SQUIRREL
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SQUIRREL X-151 Proof Feeder
USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Use and Care:
Congratulations! You have purchased the best squirrel resistant feeder. Please
follow the use and care instructions below and your feeder will provide great
wild bird viewing over the seasons.
To Fill:
While pressing gently down on the lid, rotate the lid counter-clockwise a
quarter turn (looking down) until it releases and can be lifted up on its
hanger. Fill with black-oil sunflower or your favorite wild bird mix. For
easier, spill-free filling, use # 100 SF Tote*. To close, simply replace the
lid on top and gently twist the lid clockwise until it locks in place.
Seed Storage:
Store your wild bird seed in a dry, critter-proof container.
Hanging your X Model:
You should select a hanging location that provides the following:
- Easy viewing for both enjoyment of watching birds, and being able to see when your feeder requires refilling.
- Allows your birds to see & avoid predators that may be in the area.
- Where squirrels cannot easily reach the feeding ports.
- For Decks/Patios: #38074 Deck Hook*
- For Walls: #38014 Multi-Position Wall Bracket*
- For Tree Branches: #38022 Branch Hook*
- For Lawns/Gardens: #38128 Bird Feeder Pole*
Cleaning your X Model:
For the health of your birds, you should clean your feeder about every two weeks (more often if you have a lot of birds on your feeder every day or you live in a rainy region).
- Step 1: Open the top lid of your feeder and remove the lid assembly by putting gentle pressure on the cross bar until it disengages from the tube.
- Step 2: Remove the base section of the feeder by removing the metal bolt (found on the center of the spring adjustment dial) by simply unscrewing it, counter-clockwise, with your fingers or a flat head screwdriver. NOTE: the screw will not completly remove from the base. It will stay attached to the base to avoid misplacing the small piece. You should now have your feeder in three sections: base with perches, seed tube and lid assembly.
- Step 3: Prepare a tub with a warm solution of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners as these may damage the feeder. Soak the three feeder sections in your tub for approximately 5 minutes. Use a cleaning brush (#38293 Brush Kit) to reach the hard to clean areas. Rinse all the sections thoroughly and allow to dry completely before re-assembling and refilling your feeder. Clean the ground below your feeder to prevent a build-up of hulls, discarded seed and other waste.
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