Squirrel Buster Plus™ Owner's Guide

1. Adjust perch length 1.25" for small birds ( Nuthatches, Chickadees, Goldfinches, Redpolls, Pine Siskins, Juncos, Tufted Titmouse, House Finches, Purple Finches, Sparrows ) 0.35 oz. to 1.0 oz. 1.50" for medium birds (House Finches, Purple Finches, Sparrows, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Red-winged Blackbirds, Cardinals, Downy Woodpeckers ) 1.0 oz. to 2.0 oz. 1.75" for larger birds ( Cardinals, Red-winged Blackbirds, Evening Grosbeaks, Hairy Woodpeckers, Starlings, Blue Jays, Grackles, Mourning Doves, Flickers, Pigeons ) 2.0 oz. and more. a) Rotate wing nut counter clockwise 2 turns to unlock perches b) Screw or unscrew perches to desired length. c) Rotate wing nut clockwise to lock perches in position. Use thumb pressure, do not force.

2- Attach hanger.

3- Fill your feeder and latch cover. Fill the seed tube with up to 3 quarts/2.8 liters of seed. To close and latch the cover, align one of the dimples on the side of the cover with the yellow dot on the seed tube. Push down and rotate clockwise to the stop.

4- Adjust the closing mechanism. Use the feeder with the factory setting before making any adjustments. A small Red Squirrel, 4 oz./115g, will trigger the closing mechanism at this setting.

To increase the adjustment setting, rotate the transparent cartridge clockwise. The red line will move down from the previous setting. This increases the weight required to close access to the seed.

To decrease the adjustment setting, turn the cartridge counter clockwise. The red line will move up from the previous setting. This decreases the weight required to close access to the seed.

Remember it's a squirrel's weight that triggers the closing mechanism. If a squirrel can reach over from a nearby foothold and avoid placing his weight on the feeder, he can access the birdseed. To overcome this problem, allow for at least 16 in./40 cm of clearance around the feeder. This will force the squirrel to climb onto the feeder and trigger the closing mechanism.

Dismantling Your Squirrel Buster PLUS™ for Cleaning

1- Disconnect the hanger from the feeder.

2- Disconnect and remove the seed tube. Depress clips located inside the seed ports and push up. Triangular tabs on tube bottom indicate location of ports & clips

3- Remove skirt component.

4- Remove bottom wing nut.

5- Remove shroud (bottom section).

6- Place all parts on the top rack of the dishwasher. Note: The heating element on some dishwashers may be close enough to the bottom rack to damage plastic parts. While all our products are made from components meant to last, Squirrel Buster Plus™ components are not guaranteed against excessive heat.

How to Assemble your Squirrel Buster PLUS™

1 - Insert shroud (bottom section) into center post. Align the 3 ribs on the shroud hub with the 3 slots inside the center post.

2 - Attach wing nut Use thumb pressure only -- do not force.

3 - Insert skirt component

4 - Insert the seed tube Align yellow arrows on seed tube with yellow marks on base. Press down gently until the clips snap into place. Test for proper attachment by lifting the feeder by the seed tube.

5 - Attach hanger and cover.

Assembling and Attaching the Cardinal Ring™

1. Select two halves of the Cardinal Ring™. 2. Lock the two halves of the Cardinal Ring™ together.

3. Unlock the perches by unscrewing the wing nut located on the bottom of the feeder with 2 counter-clockwise turns. 4. Place the feeder in the middle of the Cardinal Ring™.

5. Align the perches with the clasps in the Cardinal Ring™ and raise the Cardinal Ring™ so that the perches are resting in the clasps. 6. Extend the perches from the base by turning each one counter- clockwise, until they snap into the clasps on the Cardinal Ring™. IMPORTANT: be sure to lock the Cardinal Ring™ in place by tightening the wing nut on the bottom of the feeder.

Purchase the Squirrel Buster Plus™ from these authorized dealers
Shaw Creek Bird Supply