INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Shimano DENDOUMARU 1000 PLAYS / 4000 PLAYS.
Before using this reel, please make sure you read the manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................2 A-RB (Antirust Bearings).....................................................................................................35

Features................................................................................................................................8 Automatic Gunwale Stop....................................................................................................36
Digital Display Component Names......................................................................................10 Alarm (Gunwale).................................................................................................................37
Part Names..........................................................................................................................11 Programming Target Depth and Bottom Depth...................................................................38
Menu Button Operation......................................................................................................12 Finding the Target Depth.....................................................................................................40
Power Supply | Cord...........................................................................................................14 Top-Down Mode Example...................................................................................................41
Learning Methods...............................................................................................................16 Bottom-Up Mode Example..................................................................................................42
Learning Methods (Flow Diagram).....................................................................................18 Winding In: Rakuraku Mode | Fixed Speed Mode...............................................................43
Learning Methods 1. PE Line (Line with markings every meter.).........................................20 Jigging Mode......................................................................................................................45
Learning Methods 2. Nylon Line (Line with no markers.)....................................................22 Handing Instructions...........................................................................................................47
Learning Methods 3. Backing Line......................................................................................24 Specifications......................................................................................................................50
What to do after completing Learning................................................................................28 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................52
Various Techniques..............................................................................................................30 Product Inquiries /After Sales Service Information...............................................................54
Zero Setting........................................................................................................................32 Service network...................................................................................................................55
Adjusting Smart Line Depth................................................................................................34

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 Safety Precautions
Please read these safety precautions before using the reel.

Warning Warning
Caution: • If the circuit breaker in the reel is tripped repeatedly,
it is possible that the specifications of the reel are
High Temperature not appropriate for the load from that particular
species of fish or rig.
• Use only the specified voltage Warning If you continue to use the reel in such a situation,
(DC12~14.8V) from a battery
or the vessel’s onboard power the motor or display may overheat and be damaged.
supply. Should that occur, please change to a higher
Using voltages other than specification reel.
those specified may cause the
reel to heat up, damage • If the battery mark ( ---- or ----- ) lights up and starts
electrical components or burn flashing, this means that battery voltage is dropping,
your hand. which will lead to a decrease in performance. It also
means that excessive load is being placed on the
• NEVER connect the reel to a Warning motor and display, which may cause the reel to
household power supply or a AC100V
malfunction. Stop using the reel immediately and
battery charger. High Voltage connect to a fully charged battery.
Doing so may damage the
circuit boards and cause fire
and smoke. • Please do NOT use the reel with a vessel’s power
supply or a battery that does not provide the proper
• Stop using the reel
voltage.
IMMEDIATELY if the power
When the battery mark ( ---- or ----- ) lights up and
supply connector or alligator Warning starts flashing, winding in under heavy load (high
clips become abnormally hot.
current) may damage the electronic components in
the display and cause the lens to pop out.
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 Warning Warning
Don’t get your • Immediately remove the power cable if you

finger caught!
Warning see moisture or water droplets on the inside
of the display. If you continue to use the
reel in such a situation it may malfunction,
• Do NOT put your finger near the break the tip of the rod and cause injury.
level winding position when fishing
as it may get caught and cause • Stop using the reel if you see a crack
injury. If your finger does become develop in the display or the case. If water
caught, turn off the power switch penetrates into the case it can cause
on the reel immediately and shorting to occur, which can damage the
disassemble the reel. electronics and make it impossible to
control the motor.
• Do NOT put your finger in between the handle and the body as it may
get caught and cause injury.
Remove
• A very weak electrical signal is produced
Warning
when using the reel. This may cause
medical equipment such as hearing aids • Stop using the reel IMMEDIATELY if a
and pacemakers to malfunction, burning smell or smoke is emitted
causing the user to have palpitations or from the reel or the display, or if the
become dizzy. reel becomes abnormally hot. If you
continue to use the reel in this
situation then the reel may catch fire.
• Disconnect the power connector or
the alligator clips from the battery Remove
immediately if the motor cannot be
Warning stopped. Remove
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 Caution Caution
• When using the reel, if the display goes off, do not • If the surface of the coating on the reel comes off or
wind the line in manually using the handle as this if the surface of the material comes off due to a
will mean there will be a difference between the strong impact leaving a sharp edge, do NOT touch
Caution actual line length and the counter. If you do wind Caution that area as it may cause injury.
the line in manually using the handle, after the
display comes back on and you start winding the
line in again using the motor the gunwale stop Do not get your
position will be incorrect, which can cause the rig to fingers caught!
be wound in too much and even snap off the end of
the rod. • Do NOT touch the line when it
Therefore, it is important to investigate why the is being fed out or wound in as
display has gone off and fix the problem and to only the line can cut or even cut off
wind in the line after the display comes back on. your finger.

The display has

gone off.
Caution:
Rotating Objects
• Do NOT touch the rotating
spool as this can cause injury.

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 Caution Caution
Caution:
Rotating Objects
Caution Caution
• Do NOT put your finger • Please store and use the reel • The reel may malfunction if
near rotating parts such out of the reach of children. it is dropped and the display
as the spool as this can damaged due to the impact.
cut or even cut off your Please take care to avoid
finger. any such impacts.

Caution
• Please secure the reel securely to the rod.
Do NOT use the reel if it is
cross-threaded or not properly secured
as it may come off during fishing and
cause injury. Caution
• Do NOT wrap the cable
around your body as
depending on how the fish is
pulled in it may cause you to
be thrown into the sea.

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 Caution Caution
Do NOT
Caution Disassemble
• ALWAYS remove the cable • Please do not modify the reel
from the battery when as this can cause performance
carrying out maintenance on to deteriorate and safety
the reel when it is in use as features to malfunction.
the spool may move at any
• Please do not modify the cable
time causing injury to the
as this may cause performance
user or damage to the reel.
to deteriorate, generate heat
Remove or result in a fire.

Remove

Caution Caution
Loosen Reset
• The gunwale stop position may
• Always decrease drag before change according to factors such
connecting the power supply. as retrieval tension. If the gunwale
There is the possibility that stop position changes, please reset
the rod may be damaged if the counter to zero again.
the motor malfunctions, This is just in case the gunwale
cannot be stopped and stop position changes, which can
retrieves the rig. break the tip of the rod.
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 Caution Caution
Caution Caution Caution
• Please do NOT touch the metal • Check that the terminals are • Do NOT try to dry the reel
parts of the alligator clips or not wet before attaching the using a hair dryer or some
the terminals of the battery or power cord to the reel. other heating appliance after
power supply with wet hands If the terminals are wet this carrying out maintenance as
as there is the danger of can cause a short circuit, this may deform the resin.
electric shock. which may result in fire or
smoke that can lead to injury.
Caution: Motor Malfunction
• The display is water-resistant to a depth of 10m.
However, if the reel is dropped or receives an impact of some kind
and the display is damaged or cracked, the motor may
malfunction if water is able to penetrate into the reel.
As injury may occur if the motor malfunctions and suddenly
retrieves the line, etc., if the display is cracked or damaged,
immediately remove the power cord, stop using the reel and
return it to the place of purchase. If there is no licensed Shimano
dealer nearby, please enquire as to the location of your nearest
service center.
• This reel operates on DC12~14.8V. Using a higher voltage or a
• If your rig is caught on the bottom, wind the line
household power supply may damage the electronic circuits in
around a rod holder or the gunwale and cut it rather
the display and make it impossible to control the motor.
than trying to jerk it free.
As this could also result in smoke or fire, always check the
Caution specification of the power supply before use.
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 Features
Bringing you an even smoother spool. Stops retrieving the line at the point where
Antirust Bearings Page 35 you can raise the rod vertical and have the rig
Antirust A highly corrosion-resistant metal is densely packed onto the Gunwale
come straight to your hand. Pages 36~37
Bearings bearing’s surface, using a process known as surface reforming. This Stop The gunwale stop position is set automatically, allowing you to raise
creates a stable, immoveable layer that ensures total protection. the rod vertical and have the rig come straight to your hand.
Anti-Rust Bearings in both ends of the spool make for an even
smoother performance!
Allows you to easily return your rig to the same depth
Select between two modes when reeling in your fish. after repairing your line if it breaks. Page 34
If you break your line, after repairing it, lower the rig to the surface
You can select between Rakuraku Mode Smart Line
Depth and press 0 Set. The Smart Line Depth function then automatically
Rakuraku Mode and Fixed Speed Mode Pages 43~44 returns your rig to the same depth it was at before it broke.
| Fixed Speed
Mode Select between Rakuraku Mode, which maintains a specific line
tension, and Fixed Speed Mode, which maintains a fixed spool
rotation speed, according to your situation.
The Technical Lever
is used to adjust retrieval speed and
Technical
Lightweight, compact design Lever Rakuraku settings. Pages 11, 43~44
Lightweight and that is among the best in its class.
Compact

Switch between The new SLSII system requires no programming.

High Speed high speed and high power. SLSII (Shimano Line Program System 2)
High Power
SLS Pages 16~27

Consistently position your rig more accurately

at the desired depth.
An alarm sounds at a predetermined depth.
Zero reset. Pages 32~33
Pages 38~39
Reset The counter can be reset to zero with the rig touching the surface
of the water. This allows you to more accurately position the rig at Auto Depth Set the shelf or bottom depth and next time you let down your rig
Alert an alarm will sound when that depth is reached.
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 Select between The following icons appear in the manual
Surface-Down and Bottom-Up Modes and have the following meanings:
Surface-Down/ for the display. Pages 40~42
Bottom-Up Depth can be shown as distance from the surface or distance from Press the
Modes
the bottom to best suit factors such as fishing ground, fishing Press the button button indicated
technique and target species. indicated. for more than
3 seconds.
Let down your line faster with
Auto Casting the Auto Casting function. Page 31
Function Press Hold
The reel replicates the jigging technique. Caution:
The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases
Jigging Mode Pages 45~46 just examples. Actual values may differ.
Jigging mode is a new function that enables the reel to replicate the
Jigging popular jigging technique.
Mode
* In some cases 0 Set cannot be changed in Jigging Mode. Please
turn Jigging Mode OFF before pressing the 0 Set|Enter Button.

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 Digital Display Component Names
Bottom-Up Mode (Icon: 底) Auto Casting Function
In Bottom-Up Mode --- will be displayed to the left of the When lowering the rig, the motor will start automatically
Bottom-Up icon. 5m past the gunwale stop position and spool resistance
If --- is not displayed then the reel is in Top-Down Mode. will be reduced to a minimum. The --- to the left of 糸送
will not be displayed when this function is OFF.
Present Depth (E.g. If the gunwale stop position is set at 1m then the
Displays depth from the surface of the water. motor will start at 6m.)
(In Bottom-Up mode it displays the distance from
the bottom.)
Jigging Mode (Icon: さそい)
* Depth is shown in 10cm graduations. Depths over 100m
are shown in 1m graduations as shown on the right. --- is displayed to the left of the Jigging icon
in Jigging Mode.

Saved Depth
Technical Lever Settings
Displays Rakuraku mode and Fixed Speed Mode Memo Button
values.
Saves the present depth from the surface.
In Bottom-Up mode, the counter shows the
Press depth from the bottom as the Present Depth,
Menu | Rakuraku/Fixed Speed Button 0 Set/Enter Button starting from 0.0m.

Press Menu to toggle through the menu items. Press Enter to turn ON or OFF
The icon for the appropriate item (底 bottom-up, 糸送 the function selected using the Mode Indication
Press casting, さそい jigging) will flash. Press Menu button. 学習 Normal | 下巻 Backing :
Press Menu again to return to Standard Mode. These icons are displayed in Learning Mode.
Used together with the Enter button.
Zeroing the Counter 棚 : Displayed in Surface-Down Mode.
Lower the rig to the surface of 底 : Displayed in Bottom-Up Mode.
Press for more than 3 seconds to switch between Hold the water and zero the counter. オート : Displayed when the Auto Depth Function is ON.
Rakuraku Mode and Fixed Speed Mode. You can press * It may not be possible to zero the 楽 : Displayed in Rakuraku Mode.
Hold this button even when reeling in. counter if Jigging Mode is ON. 速 : Displayed in Fixed Speed Mode.
The mode selected will be shown on the display. Always turn Jigging Mode OFF セット: Displayed for 2 seconds when Line Learning
Rakuraku Mode: Green Backlight (楽 is displayed) before zeroing the counter. or 0 Set is selected.
Fixed Speed Mode: Orange Backlight (速 is displayed) ------ :
Displayed when battery or power supply voltage is
too low.
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 Part Names
OFF MAX Technical Lever
Allows you to instantly adjust retrieval
speed and Rakuraku Mode tension settings. Technical
After gunwale stop, if you want to restart Lever
the motor, then turn the lever to the OFF position once
ON before restarting. In the interests of safety, however,
this does not work if the counter displays 1.0m or less
even if the lever is moved to the ON position.

Mechanical Brake Knob

Brakes spool rotation and prevents backlash
when lowering the rig.
OFF
Star Drag
Adjusts line delivery tension to prevent the line Weak Strong
from breaking when a fish is pulling hard.
Line Level Guide
#1000 : 0.23mm-265m
Clutch Lever
#4000 : 0.32mm-520m
ON when the handle is turned clockwise or
turned by hand.
ON : Retrieves the rig.
OFF : Frees the spool and allows the rig to drop.
Line Holder
Holds the line in place. Display

DDL (Direct Drive Level Winder)

* Be careful not to get your finger caught.

Safety Level Wind Protector

(Also protects the display.)

Power Cord Socket

* Always replace the connector cap when not using the reel. 11

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 Menu Button Operation

The Menu Button is used to set Standard Mode

the following functions: Icons with a flashing --- on the left
This is the mode used when actually fishing.
are ON. When you turn the reel ON you will be in this mode.
* Startup Screen
The state of the functions in the
Bottom-Up Mode ON/OFF example are as follows:
Auto Casting Function ON/OFF Bottom-Up Mode (底) ...........OFF
Auto Casting Function (糸送) OFF
Jigging Mode ON/OFF Jigging Mode (さそい)..........OFF

• When the motor is stopped in Standard

Mode, press Menu repeatedly (for less Press Menu to enter
Press Menu to
than 3 seconds) to toggle through the Menu mode.
enter Menu mode.
menu items. Press
Press Menu to return
The icon for the appropriate item ( 底 bottom- to Standard Mode
up, 糸送 casting, さそい jigging) will be
displayed. Menu 3: Jigging Mode Menu 2: Auto Casting Function
Jigging Auto Casting
Press Menu again to return to Normal will flash.
Press Menu to go
will flash.
to the next Menu.
Mode.

• When the desired icon is flashing, press

Enter to turn that function ON or OFF. Press Menu to Press Menu to Press 0 Set|Enter
go to the next go to the next
The display will then return to Standard Menu without
Press 0 Set|Enter to
Menu without
to turn
turn the function the function
Mode. making any ON or OFF. making any
ON or OFF.
changes. changes.
Press Press Press Press
• When you have changed setting in Standard
The example here shows The example here
Mode (Startup Screen), even if you turn the how to turn Jigging Mode This will confirm shows how to turn This will confirm
power OFF the new settings will be saved. ON. Repeat the same the change and the Auto Casting the change and
procedure to turn it OFF. return you to Function OFF. Repeat return you to
Standard Mode. the same procedure Standard Mode.
to turn it ON.
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 Menu 1: Bottom-Up Mode
Press Menu to go Bottom-Up
to the next Menu. will flash.

Press Menu to Press 0 Set|Enter

go to the next to turn
Menu without the function
making any ON or OFF.
changes.
Press Press
The example here
shows how to turn This will confirm
Bottom-Up Mode the change and
ON. Repeat the return you to
same procedure to Standard Mode.
turn it OFF.
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 Power Supply | Cord

Handling Precautions

Power Supply Power Cord

This reel can use 12V DC power supply with a nominal voltage of 12~14.8V Always use a genuine Shimano power cord to connect your reel to the power
(lithium-ion batteries, etc.). Do NOT use the reel with any kind of unspecified supply.
power supply (e.g. a vessel’s on-board power supply or a AC100 household power The power cord is a consumable. Depending on frequency of use, it may need to
supply). NEVER use a battery charger. be changed every 2~3 years.

Caution
BATTERY
BATTERY
BATTERY BATTER
Using a power cord other than a genuine Shimano item may cause the reel to
Y
BATTERY CHARGE
BARTTER
CHARGE
BATTER
Y
CHARGE
Y
BATTER
malfunction. Please do not treat the power cord in a rough manner, stand on it
Y
DC12V-14.8V On-Board
R R
CHARGE
R or fold or bend it as this can cause it to break.
(5400mAh+) AC100V Power Supply

• When using a vessel’s on-board power supply, always check that the voltage is
DC12V. (Only use a vessel’s battery if it is 12V or if you use a 24V to 12V DC-DC
converter.) If the battery terminals are corroded, the voltage may not be stable,
which can cause the reel to malfunction.
• Only use a fully charged battery.
• If a battery is used for a long period of time it loses charging capacity. If that
occurs get a new battery.
• NEVER use an AC power supply as it will destroy the reel’s electronics.
• It may not be possible to properly attach the alligator clips to the terminals of
other batteries from other manufacturers and in some cases using batteries from
other manufacturers may cause damage to such batteries.

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 Connecting a Battery

1 Please use the supplied power cord to connect to the

battery.
Firstly connect the red connector to the positive electrode and the
black connector to the negative electrode.

2 Next connect the power cord to the reel.

Line up the connections and insert the power cord into the socket in
the bottom of the reel, pushing it firmly in and then tightening the
lock screw.
* Please do NOT push any buttons while connecting the power cord.

Power Supply
Connector

Please do NOT remove the

connector cap from the
screw thread on the reel.

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 Learning Methods (Entering the actual line length into the reel.)

Spooling Up the Line Selecting Learning Methods

1 Feed the line through the level winder. Firstly, change from standard mode to learning mode as shown
When threading the line, use the threading pin provided. below. Be sure to select the learning method that best matches
the type of line you will be using.
Please refer to the following page for details regarding each learning
method.

* This operation cannot be carried out unless a power supply is

connected.
* Carry out this operation when the display shows less than 6m.
Please reset the counter if the value displayed is greater than 6.1m.

Caution:
If Learning is carried out when is displayed then the display may go
off. If it does, please start Learning again from the beginning.
2 Tie the line to the spool pin.

Threading Pin

Spool Pin

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 Standard Mode
Used when actually fishing.
* Carry out this operation when the
The reel is in this mode when initially turned ON display shows less than 6m.
Please reset the counter if the value
displayed is greater than 6.1m.

Press Enter and Memo at the same

time for more than 3 seconds to
enter Learning Mode.

Hold
Press Menu to return
to Standard Mode

Learning Mode (Wind Down Learning) Learning Mode (Normal Learning)

Used when winding backing line.
Press Menu once to
go to the next menu.
Learning
Wind Down will flash.
will flash.

When not selecting

Press Enter to turn ON When not selecting Press Enter to turn ON
Wind Down
Wind Down Learning. Normal Learning, Normal Learning.
Learning, press
Menu to go to the
The icon will be press Menu to go to The icon will be
displayed. the next menu. displayed.
next menu.
Press Press Press Press
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 Learning Methods (Flow Diagram)

Before winding line, please look though the following flowchart to gain an understanding of the
SLS overall process. There are 3 Learning Modes. Please see the following pages for more details.
* This operation cannot be carried out unless a power supply is connected.

When NOT using a backing line.

1 PE Line (See Pages 20~21.)
① Hold Enter and Line Winding Remove 10m of line.
Memo at the Hold Enter. Check the markings
Hold Enter. Finish
same time.
Start~Finish
② Press Enter.
on the line.
Use the Technical Lever
Normal Learning to wind on the line.
Go to 2 . Join 10m of other
line and wind
it on manually.

2 Line with No Markings (See Pages 22~23.)

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 When using backing line.
3 Use the Line Level Guide on the spool when winding on
0.23mm-265m of line (0.32mm-520m for the #4000). (See Pages 24~27)
① Hold Enter Backing Line
and Memo Hold Enter.
at the same
Start~Finish
time. Use the Technical
② Press Menu Lever to wind
once. on the line.
Tie the main Wind on
③ Press Enter. line to the 10m of line Hold Enter.
Backing backing line. manually.
Line
Learning

Main Line
Start~Finish
Wind the backing line onto the spool.
Use the Technical
Lever to wind
on the line.

Caution Remove
Hold Enter. Hold Enter. Finish
Take care not to wind on too much line as it can become caught 10m of line.
between the spool and the frame and backlash because it is so thin.
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 Learning Methods (Inputting the actual value of the line use into the reel.)

SLS
PE Line (Line with markings every meter.) → Use Normal Learning. ( 学習 )
Please see Pages 22~23 when winding lines such as nylon (line with no markings every meter).
Learning can also be carried out using backing line. Learning Mode (Backing Line Learning) See Pages 24~27.

The number of
spool revolutions
is displayed.

Press At the Same Time Press Enter Use the Technical Lever
to wind on the line.

Please ensure that winding

tension is set at 3.
① ① ②
Hold Hold Press
1 Do this when the display shows less than 6m. 2 Press Enter and Memo at the same time 3 Use the Technical Lever to wind on line.
Reset the counter if the display shows more than for more than 3 seconds to enter Learning The number of spool revolutions will be displayed.
6.1m (see Pages 32~33). Mode. Please ensure that winding tension is set at
Engage the clutch. Check the power Learning 学習 (Normal Learning) will flash. 3 in the brackets.
supply. Press Enter to select Normal Learning. This value refers to line tension when winding in
The display should be as shown in the diagram. 学習 (Learning) will be displayed. line. The value shown is NOT in kg and is different
(This is Standard Mode.) (Please see Pages 16~17 Selecting Learning again from the values displayed in Rakuraku Mode.
Methods for details regarding how to select Winding speed can be adjusted using the
learning methods in Learning Mode.) Technical Lever. To stop winding in, move
the Technical Lever to the OFF position.
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 Caution: The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases just examples. Actual values may differ.

Peep-Peep Peep-Peep

Wind on 10m

Remove 10m
Hold Hold
4 After completely finishing winding line, 5 The number of spool revolutions will be displayed 6 The display will return to Standard Mode
press Enter for more than 3 seconds. in the bottom right of the display (the area shown and learning will be complete.
The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and the display inside the square). (In some cases there may be as much as a ±3%
will appear as shown in the diagram. Press Enter for more than 3 seconds to exit difference between the value shown on the display
Accurately remove 10m of line. Learning Mode. and the actual length of the line.)
(Check this according to the changes in line The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and セット will * The difference is the difference on the first
color that occur every 10m or according be displayed for 2 seconds. attempt after learning has been completed.
to the number of marks on the line that * If you accidentally press Menu while winding on
line data will be lost and you will have to repeat
appear every meter.) Wind up the 10m of line that was removed.
the process once more from the beginning. 7
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 Learning Methods (Inputting the actual value of the line use into the reel.)

SLS
Nylon Line (Line with no markers.) → Use Normal Learning. ( 学習 )

The number of Peep-Peep

spool revolutions
is displayed.

Press At the Same Time Press Enter Use the Technical Lever
to wind on the line.

Please ensure that winding

tension is set at 3.
① ① ②
Hold Hold Press Hold
1 Do this when the display shows less than 6m. 2 Use the Technical Lever to wind on line. 3 After completely finishing winding line,
Reset the counter if the display shows more than The number of spool revolutions will be displayed. press Enter for more than 3 seconds.
6.1m (see Pages 32~33). Please ensure that winding tension is set at The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and the display
Engage the clutch. Check the power 3 in the brackets. will appear as shown in the diagram.
supply. Press Enter and Memo at the same This value refers to line tension when winding in
time for more than 3 seconds to enter line. The value shown is NOT in kg and is different
Learning Mode. again from the values displayed in Rakuraku Mode.
Learning 学習 (Normal Learning) will flash. Winding speed can be adjusted using the
Press Enter to select Normal Learning. Technical Lever. To stop winding in, move
学習 Learning will be displayed. the Technical Lever to the OFF position.
(Please see Pages 16~17 Selecting Learning Methods for details
regarding how to select learning methods in Learning Mode.)
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 Caution: The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases just examples. Actual values may differ.

Peep-Peep

Wind on 10m

Tie on 10m of line.

Pull it out
and remove it.
Tie on Hold
10m of line.
4 Tie 10m of different line to the end of the 6 The display will return to Standard Mode 7 Pull out the joined line and remove it.
line you wound on. and learning will be complete.
(In some cases there may be as much as a ±3% Caution
5 Wind on the joined line manually. difference between the value shown on the display
The number of spool revolutions will be displayed in the In some cases a difference of more than 3%
and the actual length of the line.) occurs with nylon line because the tension
bottom right of the display (the area shown inside the
square). * The difference is the difference on the first changes with repeated winding in. Please take
Press Enter for more than 3 seconds to exit attempt after learning has been completed. care to watch for tangles at the tip of the rod
Learning Mode. when using it.
The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and セット will be
displayed for 2 seconds.
* If you accidentally press Menu while winding on line data will be
lost and you will have to repeat the process from the beginning.
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 Learning Methods (It is also possible to use Learning for backing line.)

SLS
3 Please use the Line Level Guide and Backing Line Learning ( 下巻 )
when winding on 0.23mm-265m of line
(0.32mm-520m for the #4000).
The number of
spool revolutions
Wind on backing line until is displayed.
it reaches the backing line
mark on the spool.

Press At the Same Time Press Enter

Use the Technical Lever
to wind on the line.
Please ensure that winding
tension is set at 3.
② ① ① ③
Press once Hold Hold Press

1 Do this when the display shows less than 6m. 2 Wind on line using the backing line mark as an estimate.
Reset the counter if the display shows more than 6.1m (see Pages 32~33). Use the Technical Lever to wind on the line.
Press Enter and Memo at the same time for more than 3 seconds to Please ensure that winding tension is set at 3 in the brackets.
enter Learning Mode and then press Menu once. Winding speed can be adjusted using the Technical Lever.
Backing Line Learning ( 下巻 ) will flash. To stop winding in, move the Technical Lever to the OFF position.
Press Enter to select Backing Line Learning.
Backing Line Learning ( 下巻 ) will be displayed.
(Please see Pages 16~17 Selecting Learning Methods for details regarding how to
select learning methods in Learning Mode.)
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 Caution: The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases just examples. Actual values may differ.

Peep-Peep

Wind on 10m

Tie the main line

Hold to the backing line.

3 When backing line learning has finished, 4 The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and the display 5 Accurately wind on 10m of main line.
press Enter for more than 3 seconds. will appear as shown in the diagram. The number of spool revolutions will be shown on the
Tie the main line to the backing line. display.

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 Caution: The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases just examples. Actual values may differ.

Peep-Peep The number of

spool revolutions
is displayed.

Use the Technical Lever

to wind on the line.
Please ensure that winding
tension is set at 3.

Hold Hold

6 Press Enter for more than 3 seconds. 7 Wind on the remainder of the rest of the 8 After completely finishing winding line,
The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and the display main line. press Enter for more than 3 seconds to exit
will appear as shown in the diagram. Use the Technical Lever to wind on the line. Learning Mode.
Please ensure that winding tension is set at
3 in the brackets.
Winding speed can be adjusted using the
Technical Lever. To stop winding in, move
the Technical Lever to the OFF position.

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 Caution: The values and settings shown on the reel display in this manual are in some cases just examples. Actual values may differ.

Peep-Peep Peep-Peep

Wind on 10m

Remove 10m Hold

9 The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and the display 10 The number of spool revolutions will be displayed 11 The display will return to Standard Mode
will appear as shown in the diagram. in the bottom right of the display (the area shown and learning will be complete.
Accurately remove 10m of line. inside the square). (In some cases there may be as much as a ±3%
(Check this according to the changes in line Press Enter for more than 3 seconds to exit difference between the value shown on the display
color that occur every 10m or according Learning Mode. and the actual length of the line.)
to the number of marks on the line that The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and セット will * The difference is the difference on the first
appear every meter.) be displayed for 2 seconds. attempt after learning has been completed.
* If you accidentally press Menu while winding on
line data will be lost and you will have to remove
the line and repeat the process once more from 12 Wind up the 10m of line that was removed.
1 above.
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 What to do after completing Learning

Auto Depth
Basic Reset
Technical
Lever Alert

Technical Auto Depth

All you need to know in
Zero Reset
order to use the reel.
Lever Alert
Gunwale
Stop

Gunwale
Convenient Stop
Press one button to Zero your
底
line at the surface.
Simple and convenient Now you can accurately
features. position your rig at your Use the Technical Lever Record a specific depth and
target depth. to easily wind in your line the next time your let down
when the bait needs to be your rig an alarm will sounds
changed or when you have at that depth.
Stops retrieving the line at hooked a fish.
the point where you can
raise the rod vertical and
have the rig come straight to
Advanced your hand.

More advanced features See Pages 32~33 See Pages 36~37 See Page 11 See Pages 38~39
open up a wide range of for details. for details. for details. for details.
possibilities.
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 Surface-Down/ Rakuraku Mode
Bottom-Up | Fixed Speed Jigging
Modes Mode Mode

Change between Change between Jigging

Top-Down Rakuraku Mode
and Bottom- Mode and Fixed
Up modes. Speed Mode.
The spool rotates at
a constant speed in
Fixed Speed Mode.
Switch between
棚
Modes

Line tension in constant in The reel replicates the popular

底 Rakuraku Mode. jigging function.

Depth can be shown as Change between Rakuraku

distance from the surface or Mode, which maintains a
distance from the bottom constant tension and prevent
to best suit factors such line slack, and Fixed Speed
as fishing ground, fishing Mode, which maintains spool
technique and target species. rotation at a constant speed.

See Pages 40~42 See Pages 43~44 See Pages 45~46

for details. for details. for details.

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 Various Techniques (You will want to learn these techniques to improve your catch.)

Technique Drop Your Rig Quickly

This is an especially effective technique when fishing for squid.

• Normally, the mechanical brake knob is tightened to slightly brake

the free rotation of the spool to prevent backlash due to the up/down
movement of the vessel.

• To drop your rig faster, use your finger rather than tightening the
mechanical brake knob.

You can also use the techniques shown below.

• This reel has an Auto Casting Function. The motor automatically starts
when the rig is 5m or more past the gunwale stop position and spool
resistance is minimized. The motor automatically stops when the clutch
is returned.
* As the motor is in operation during Auto Casting, engaging the clutch will cause
the line to be slightly wound in but this is not abnormal.

• Point the tip of the rod downward to reduce guide resistance as shown
in the diagram on the right.

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 Cancelling the Auto Casting Function
When a power source is connected the Auto Casting Function will be in operation.
Use the procedure shown below to turn off this function if guide resistance or backlash
is a problem.
111With the motor stopped and the reel in Standard Mode, press Menu twice.
糸送 (Auto Casting Function) will flash.
222Press Enter to cancel the Auto Casting Function and will disappear.
Carry out the same procedure again when you want to restart this function.
Please see Pages 12~13 for details regarding menu button operation.

② Flashing Icon

③   disappears.

① ②
Press twice Press

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 Zero Setting (Always do this before you start fishing.)

Accurately reach your target fishing depth.

Reset If you want to improve your catch you must be able to position your rig accurately at the target depth.
Zero setting resets the counter to zero when the rig is on the surface.
Zero setting enables you to know the depth of the rig and to accurately position it at the target depth.
* Do NOT wind too much line onto the spool as this can cause inaccurate readings when setting zero in one of the Learning Modes.

The counter can be reset to 0m when the rig is on the surface.

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 Let’s Try Zero Setting

Peep-Peep

Hold

1 Lower the rig to the surface and press 0 2 The alarm will sound (peep-peep) and 3 Zero setting is complete.
Set for more than 3 seconds. the display will change as shown above.

* It may not be possible to zero the counter if Jigging Mode is ON. Caution
Always turn Jigging Mode OFF before zeroing the counter.
Do NOT wind too much line onto the spool
as this can cause inaccurate readings when
setting zero in one of the Learning Modes.
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 Adjusting Smart Line Depth

This function allows you to easily return your rig to the same depth
Smart Line
Depth after repairing your line if it breaks.

Peep-Peep

Hold

1 If you break your line, after repairing it, 2 The display will change as shown above. 3 The computer will automatically return
lower your rig to the surface and press your rig to the same depth it was at
0 Set for more than 3 seconds. before the line broke.

Caution Caution
Always check that Jigging Mode is turned OFF before adjusting Do NOT adjust Smart Line Depth with an
Smart Line Depth. If it is ON and jigging starts, then the line can excessive amount of line wound onto the spool
be wound in and cause unforeseen injuries. as this can cause inaccurate line learning.
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 A-RB (Antirust Bearings)

Bringing you even smoother spool movement.

Antirust
Bearings A corrosion-resistant metal is densely packed onto the surface of both ends of the spool using surface
reforming technique. This creates a stable immoveable layer that ensures constant protection.
Due to highly rust-resistant bearings (A-RB) inside the unit, lowering the hook has become even easier.
That’s why even simple float fishing, said to be troublesome with an electronic reel, can be conquered.
We have also achieved the ideal balance between the safety bar and the level wind, to completely avoid
notorious and unwanted line tangles at this crucial point.

2 Antirust Bearings

A-RB
(Antrust Bearings)
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 Automatic Gunwale Stop

When the motor stops,

Gunwale just raise your rod vertical and the rig will come straight to your hand.
Stop
You can set the reel so that when the motor stops retrieving the line you just need to raise your rod
vertical to have the rig come straight to your hand.
* When connecting to a power source for the first time the
Gunwale Stop is set at 6m.
From the second time onwards, the position at which the
reel is stopped for more than 5 seconds will automatically be
remembered by the computer as the Gunwale Stop position.
(This feature works within the 1m~6m range. When the depth
displayed is less than 1m, in the interests of safety it is set at 1m.)

Helpful Advice
When fishing with a short rod from the bow of a boat, if zero setting is carried out in the normal way, then the Gunwale
Stop Position will be outside of the normal 1~6m range.
In such cases, wind the rig up to the end of the rod and reset zero at that point to ensure that when the motor stops the rig
will come to your hand when you raise the rod vertical.
In this particular situation, as zero setting is not carried out on the surface of the water, the actual distance from the end of
the rod to the surface of the water will be different.
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 Alarm (Gunwale)

The alarm will sound 4m before the Gunwale Stop Position.

Peep Peep
Peep-Peep Peep-Peep

1 4m before the Gunwale Stop Position the alarm will sound 2 At the Gunwale Stop Position (in this case at 6.0m) the alarm
every 2m. will sound (peep-peep) and the motor will automatically stop.
The diagram above shows the display when winding in using the Technical After the motor has stopped you can raise the rod vertical and have the
Lever in HI. rig come straight to your hand as shown in the diagram above.

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 Programming Target Depth and Bottom Depth

The Auto Depth Alert can be programmed automatically or manually.

Auto Depth
Alert

Auto Manual
Peep-Peep Peep

Any depth past 6.1m where the rig stops for Press Hold
more than 6 seconds is automatically saved as
the target depth and is shown in the bottom
right hand corner of the display when the rig Lower the rig to the target depth (6.1m or Changing from Manual to Auto
is stopped at the Gunwale Stop Position (the more) and press Memo.
figure shown above inside the square). オート (Auto) will disappear from the display. In Press Memo for more than 3 seconds
If the rig stops for more than 6 seconds more than once, the diagram above, a depth of 102m has been saved when the rig is at the Gunwale Stop
the last depth is saved as the target depth. If the rig manually (the figure shown above inside the square). Position to change back to auto mode.
stops for less than 6 seconds then the maximum depth In Bottom-Up Mode, the current depth is set to
will be reached and saved in the memory.
0.0m.
The example shown in the diagram above is for Top-
The Auto Depth Alert can be set as many times as
Down Mode. The figures shown on the display are for
you like.
illustration purposes only.
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 The alarm will sound 4m before the saved depth.

Peep Peep Peep-Peep

1 When lowering the hook the alarm will sound (peep) every 2m 2 At the saved depth (in this case 100m) the alarm will sound
from 4m before the saved depth. (peep-peep).
The alarm will only sound only once in each cast.

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 Finding the Target Depth

Choose between Changing Mode

Surface-Down/
Bottom-Up
Modes
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Modes When the power is turned ON the reel will
be in Top-Down Mode. Use the procedure
The secret to improving your catch is being fishing technique and target species, this shown below to change modes.
able to accurately position your rig at the position may be given as the distance from 111When the motor is stopped in Standard
depth where the fish are. the surface or the distance from the bottom. Mode, press Menu once.
底 (Bottom-Up Mode) will flash.
With the latest high-performance fish finders This reel is ideally suited to either situation as
it is possible to see the exact depth that the it has both a Top-Down Mode and a Bottom- 222Press Enter and will be displayed
fish are at. The skipper of the vessel will Up Mode. next to 底 to indicate Bottom-Up Mode.
normally give you this information. Repeat the procedure to select to Top-
Select between modes according the
Down Mode.
Depending on factors such as fishing ground, situation at hand.
Please see Pages 12~13 for details regarding
menu button operation.

② 底 flashes.

③   will be
displayed to indicate
Bottom-Up Mode.

Target Zone

Present Depth

Bottom Bottom ① ②
Press once Press
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 Top-Down Mode Example

• The skipper indicates that the fish are at a depth of 55m.

Wind Up

Peep
Peep
Wind Up
Target
through the Peep Zone
Peep-Peep
Target Zone Target Zone

Find the Bottom

Bottom

1 Allow the rig to drop to the bottom. 2 Wind the rig up to the target depth. 3 On subsequent drops the alarm will
Press Menu to save the target depth. sound when the rig reaches the saved
The above procedure is used when you want to depth.
know the depth of the bottom. However, it is also
possible to drop the rig to the target depth and
then press Memo to save that depth.
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 Bottom-Up Mode Example

• The skipper indicates that the fish are 2m Once the rig reaches a depth of
from the bottom. 10m the display will automatically
change to Top-Down Mode to give
Initial Drop an indication of how far it is from
Subsequent
the Gunwale Stop Position. Drops
Peep-Peep
Peep
Peep
2 Wind up the rig to
Wind Up
the target depth.
Peep
* When dropping Target Zone Peep
the rig the distance
from the surface Peep-Peep
is displayed. (Previous Depth)
Wind up the 3 Redrop the rig and
specified number once it hits the bottom
1 of meters. press Memo. Wind up to the
• A depth of 59.7m from target depth.
Peep the surface is saved.
• At the same time the Peep
Bottom present depth is
displayed as 0.0m.

1 Allow the rig to hit the bottom and then press Memo. Explanation
• The depth from the surface is saved.
When the skipper says the fish are a certain number of meters from the
• The present depth is displayed as 0.0m. When you wind up the rig
bottom, lower the rig to the bottom and the wind it up the required
the depth from the bottom will be shown as a positive number on the
number of meters. (Normally bait is scattered at this time.)
display.
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 Winding In: Rakuraku Mode | Fixed Speed Mode

Rakuraku Mode
| Fixed Speed
Mode

Changing between Rakuraku Mode Present Mode

Technical
Lever

and Fixed Speed Mode Rakuraku Mode: Green backlight (楽 is displayed).

Fixed Speed Mode: Orange backlight (速 is displayed).
• The reel will start up in Rakuraku Mode.
• Press Menu for more than 3 seconds to change between
Rakuraku Mode and Fixed Speed Mode.
You can change modes when winding in. Shows the position of
the Technical Lever.
• The current mode is shown on the display.
Rakuraku Mode: Green backlight. ( 楽 is displayed.)
Fixed Speed Mode: Orange backlight. ( 速 is displayed.)

What is Fixed Speed Mode?

Regardless of the size of the fish, or in other words the load Rakuraku Mode |
on the reel, Fixed Speed Mode adjusts motor settings to wind Technical Lever Fixed Speed Mode Button
in your fish at a set speed*. Used to set Fixed Speed Mode Used to change between Rakuraku
and Rakuraku Mode. Mode and Fixed Speed Mode.
* Speed is the spool rotation speed of the spool.

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 It also has the following advantages…
What is Rakuraku Mode?
• It can handle any kind of fishing other than live bait fishing.
Rakuraku Mode maintains line tension at the level you set. Rigs with only a light load can be recovered at maximum speed
without having to worry about adjusting motor speed, which
In other words, the reel senses the tension (load) on the line
makes life easy and means that you can concentrate on fishing.
and automatically adjusts motor rotation speed to maintain a
• Adjust tension can quickly and easily using the Technical Lever.
constant tension.
• Maximize rig strength by eliminating the tug of war that
occurs between the motor and the fish.
In other words…

• It avoids the tug of war that • This is particularly useful when

occurs between the motor and fishing in rough water where it
the fish. is impossible to maintain a Setting Rakuraku Mode Technical
constant tension on the line Lever
manually by using the rod.
• Settings are adjusted using the Technical Lever (see the
previous page for details).
• It adjusts motor speed to • The motor takes up any
compensate for sudden sudden slack in the line when There are 31 tension settings that can be selected using the
changes in tension caused by tension decreases due to Technical Lever.
the movement of the fish and factors such as when the rod is These are displayed as shown in the diagram.
the vessel. lowered during pumping. • Settings 1~4 are for dead slow.
At some tension setting the weight of the sinker can stop the
It makes reeling your fish in so easy that rig from being wound in. In such cases increase the tension.
you just need to enjoy your fishing.

* The factory settings are the same as Rakuraku Mode.

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 Jigging Mode

The reel can replicate the popular jigging function.

Jigging This is particularly handy when you want to fish all day using this technique.
Mode

Flash   is displayed.

Press Menu repeatedly

untilMenu
Press さそい flashes
L1 isrepeatedly
displayed.
onL1
until theis display.
displayed.

②
Press Press
Repeatedly

1 With the motor stopped and the reel in 2 Press Enter and will be displayed to
Standard Mode, press Menu repeatedly indicate that Jigging Mode is ON. Caution
until さそい flashes on the display. Carry out the same procedure again Always check that Jigging Mode is turned
when you want to turn Jigging Mode OFF before adjusting Smart Line Depth. If it
Caution:
OFF. is ON and jigging starts, then the line can be
The settings and values shown on the display
are for illustration purposes only. Actual
Please see Pages 12~13 for details regarding wound in and cause unforeseen injuries.
menu button operation.
settings and values may differ.
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 Caution: The settings and values shown on the display are for illustration purposes only. Actual settings and values may differ.

Start Jigging
2.8
さそい flashes in
seconds
Jigging Mode.

0.4
L1 is displayed. seconds

0.4 Select
Retrieve
from
at 27
speed
speeds
28 inin
seconds Fixed Speed Mode.

Press

3 Press Enter again to repeat jigging in Jigging Mode.

Press Enter again during jigging to stop and start jigging. Caution
さそい will flash during Jigging. Do NOT press for more than 3 seconds.
If you press Enter for more than 3 seconds then the reel will adjust
* If you start to retrieve your rig using the Technical Lever during jigging
the Smart Line Depth and an error will be shown on the display. If
then jigging will be cancelled.
this happens, either carry out Line Learning again or wind the rig in
* The motor will stop after the Gunwale Stop.
manually until it gets to the surface and then reset 0m.
(When carrying out this at 65m as shown above, the display will
show -65m when reset.)
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 Handing Instructions
This reel consists of precision electrical components. Please read and follow way as if the bearings were rusty. It is almost impossible to remove dried salt
the instructions below. Proper maintenance after every fishing trip is from inside the bearings and even though Anti-Rust Bearings are used there is
recommended to ensure that you will be able to enjoy using the reel for many no alternative other than to completely replace the bearings. Please bear this in
mind when using your reel. We strongly recommend that you have maintenance
years to come. carried out on a regular basis.
* Please detach the power cord from the reel when in storage.
Caring for Your Reel
* Remove the power cord and Cleaning Your Reel
make sure that the reel has (When you notice a deterioration in spool rotation.)
completely cooled down before
• If the spool is not rotating as smoothly as usual even after normal
you start any maintenance.
maintenance then this may indicate that there is a build-up of salt
111Tighten the drag. in the bearing near the handle.
222Wash the outside of the Immerse up to
reel with water, using a wet * Remove the power cord. this point.
sponge to remove any dirt. 111Carefully immerse the reel
* Do not immerse the reel in in freshwater up to spool as
water. shown in the diagram.
333Disengage the clutch to let out 2~3m of line while washing between Do NOT immerse the whole reel.
the spool and reel to get rid of the salt as shown in the diagram. Rotate the spool to dissolve the
444Loosen the drag completely and leave the reel to dry in a shady salt and regain performance.
place.
* Wash or lightly brush the alligator clips using freshwater to get rid of
any impurities from seawater. 222Remove the reel from the water and hold it up with the connector
side facing down to ensure that the water completely drains from
* Salt Build-Up in the Bearings inside the reel.
While Anti-Rust Bearings are especially resistant to salt water, they are not,
however, designed to prevent salt water from penetrating inside the bearings. If that does not improve the situation, please contact your
If basic maintenance is neglected, seawater may remain inside the bearings and nearest sales office to have the reel overhauled.
when it dries it may cause the bearings to run roughly or seize. Although in such
a case the bearings will not rust, the reel will run roughly and noisily in the same (Continued on the next page.)
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 Precautions Maintaining Your Reel
• One of the characteristics of powered reels is that even though the • Regular Maintenance - Please contact your nearest service center.
motor is ON, sometimes line will not get wound in if a fish is hooked The condition of the reel is greatly influenced by not only frequency
because the drag is slipping. This is similar to an automobile going of use, but also the environment in which it is used, how it is used
along with the handbrake on. If this goes on for a long time, then the and the target species. If any abnormality is detected, please contact
oil in the drag will be burn off and eventually the drag will burn out. your nearest service center through the nearest retailer immediately.
Take care not to allow this to happen as it could destroy the entire A regular professional maintenance check once every six months is
reel. highly recommended.
• When the line is caught, do NOT exert excessive force on the rod or • Always remove the power cord from the reel before storing it.
reel. Instead, please cut the line after taking care to minimize the • Place the protective cap on connectors when the reel is not in use.
amount of line left in the fishing ground.
• NEVER try to disassemble the reel as this can damage internal
• Please take care when handling the reel. Never throw it in your bag or electrical components such as the motor and circuit breaker and may
allow it to bang against other items during transportation. cause the reel to malfunction.
• NEVER drop or hit the reel. Treat it carefully. • NEVER oil the drag mechanism as this may decrease performance.
• Take care not to hit the back of the reel or bend the power cord when • Leaving the reel in high temperature, high humidity conditions for a
putting the reel into a rod stand. Take special care not to trap the long period of time may cause deformation or weakness. Always store
power cord between the reel and the gunwale. in a cool, dry place after carrying out regular maintenance.
• Some types of polarizing sunglasses make it difficult to properly view • NEVER immerse the entire reel in water,
the display. especially the display. (Although the
• After winding in a heavy load, take care when dropping the rig and display is shower proof it is best to avoid
winding it in the next time as the rig may get tangled with the tip of immersing it in order to prevent any
the rod. trouble.
• If the resin footing of the reel is secured to a metal reel mount,
this may damage the resin and can ultimately damage the whole
reel. Please make sure the resin protector is properly in place when
attaching the reel to a metal mount.

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 • Please use Shimano Reel Grease to extend the life of your reel. Figure 2. The worm shaft and sides of the worm shaft.
Apply the grease at the locations shown in Figure 1 and 2.
Shimano Genuine Reel Grease Spray (SP-023A)

Figure 1. The end of the power cord.

It is more effective to apply grease to the terminals Apply grease. (Back of the reel.)
in the socket of the reel.
Screw
Apply grease to the
end of the power cord.

Safety Features
• Technical Lever Breakage
• Automatic Circuit Breaker
Please refer to the Inquiries | After Sales
The motor will turn ON and OFF at 1 second
Service section to have the unit repaired if this
intervals if there is excessive load on the reel. This
error message is shown in the display.
is normal.
When that happens, the circuit breaker will trip and the display will flash. * Do NOT wind or unwind the line when this error message
Leave it flashing for 5 minutes to protect the motor. Learning data will be is displayed. Line Learning will be inaccurate.
saved even if the line is wound in or fed by hand. The motor will start to
operate again when the flashing stops. • If Voltage is Too High
This error message will be displayed if a
• Battery Status Display voltage of more than DC28V is applied. Please
When battery voltage drops below 10.5V (13.5V check the power source and make sure that it
for the lithium-ion battery), or when the power provides between 12V and 14.8V
cord is not properly connected, the battery icon
• Inaccurate Line Learning Operation
will be displayed. Check the connection first. If there is no problem with
the connection then the battery will need to be charged. This error message indicates inaccurate Line
Learning. Carry out Line Learning again.
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 Specifications

1 DENDOUMARU 1000 PLAYS specifications:

Maximum Maximum Actual Maintainable
Maximum Drag Actual Winding Speed
Winding Strength Winding Speed Winding Strength

25.0 kg 5.0 kg 1kg (Load)

185 m/min. 146 m/min. 136 m/min. 116 m/min.
2kg (Load) 3kg (Load)
4.2 kg
241N 49.0N 41.2N
Reference Maximum drag for Retrieval speed when The time required for bringing a rig to the surface from 100m. The winding strength
Shimano boat reels winding the line in Actual winding speed is for example, is the speed at which a specific that can be maintained
is the drag produced with no load. load can be reeled in from 100m at maximum speed using a #1000 for an extended period
when a person pulls series reel with 280m of POWER PRO 0.32 diameter line. of time.
the reel with one Measuring Conditions: A 12.5V power supply at 15~20°C. (Speed will be The actual maintainable
higher if a higher voltage lithium battery is used.) winding strength is
hand.
* Measurements may fluctuate according to the environment in which the the weight of the load
reel is used. when the circuit breaker
actually trips under the
gradually increasing
load.

Winding Capacity Spool Dimensions Handle Bearing

Model Gear Weight Line Capacity (diameter-m)
Product Code (cm/1 handle (diameter/ Length Number
Number Ratio (g) POWER PRO
rotation) width (mm)) (mm) (balls/roller)

DENDOUMARU 0.19-465, 0.23-390

51RG241000G 3.9 545 60 49/39 60 2 A-RB / 1
1000 PLAYS 0.32-280, 0.36-275

• Standard Accessories • Caution

Power Cord, Operating Manual, Component Diagram, Take care not to cause backlash or the line may be caught between the
Line Threading Pin, 10m line spool and the frame.
• Power Supply (DC Only)
50 DC12V (Compatible with lithium batteries.)

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 2 DENDOUMARU 4000 PLAYS specifications:
Maximum Maximum Actual Maintainable
Maximum Drag Actual Winding Speed
Winding Strength Winding Speed Winding Strength

48.0 kg 15.0 kg 160 m/min. 1kg (Load) 2kg (Load) 3kg (Load) 10.0 kg
467N 147N 131 m/min. 122 m/min. 120 m/min. 98.0N
Reference Maximum drag for Retrieval speed when The time required for bringing a rig to the surface from 100m. The winding strength
Shimano boat reels winding the line in Actual winding speed is for example, is the speed at which a specific that can be maintained
is the drag produced with no load. load can be reeled in from 100m at maximum speed using a #1000 for an extended period
when a person pulls series reel with 280m of POWER PRO 0.32 diameter line. of time.
the reel with one Measuring Conditions: A 12.5V power supply at 15~20°C. (Speed will be The actual maintainable
higher if a higher voltage lithium battery is used.) winding strength is
hand.
* Measurements may fluctuate according to the environment in which the the weight of the load
reel is used. when the circuit breaker
actually trips under the
gradually increasing
load.

Winding Capacity Spool Dimensions Handle Bearing

Model Gear Weight Line Capacity (diameter-m)
Product Code (cm/1 handle (diameter/ Length Number
Number Ratio (g) POWER PRO
rotation) width (mm)) (mm) (balls/roller)

DENDOUMARU
51RG244000G 3.2 1,230 0.32-680, 0.36-675 68 68/61.5 75 2 A-RB / 0
4000 PLAYS

• Standard Accessories • Caution

Power Cord, Operating Manual, Component Diagram, Take care not to cause backlash or the line may be caught between the
Line Threading Pin, 10m line spool and the frame.
• Power Supply (DC Only)
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 Troubleshooting
Situation What to do Reference
The display is black or shows This happens when the unit is left somewhere at high temperature, such as in a car boot. It
all characters. will return to normal when the temperature goes down.
Check to see if the (+) and (--) of the power cord are connected properly to the battery.
Nothing appears on the display. Check to see if the battery has sufficient charge. P.14∼P.15
Check the surface of the alligator clips for foreign objects.
When the LCD display is left in extreme cold (below -15°C), the display will not work for a while
Nothing appears on the display even though the power is turned on. Wait until the circuit board inside the unit warms up.
(when used in extreme cold). When fishing in extremely cold conditions, it is recommended that the reel be kept in the cabin
or under cover until it is needed.
Line Learning cannot be set. Please try the Line Learning process again. P.16∼P.27
The numbers on the display do not
Please try the Line Learning process again. P.16∼P.27
change even when line is fed out.
There is too much discrepancy. Please try the Line Learning process again. P.16∼P.27
The number on the display does not Depending on the type of line, sometimes the line gets stretched, which can cause
match the line depth marks. discrepancies on the display.
This is probably due to winding tension or stretched line. Carry out 0 set.
P.32∼P.33
The Gunwale Stop position is wrong. Gunwale set is only possible between 1~6m.
P.36
Settings between 0~1m are rounded up to 1m for safety reasons.
Check if the battery has enough charge.
When the battery does not have enough charge, the motor may work at low speed but not at
high speed. Charge the battery and test the reel. If that does not improve the situation, you
The display is working but P.14
may need a new battery.
the motor is not. P.11
The motor may not work when the temperature of the reel is below 0°C. When fishing in
extremely cold conditions, keep the reel in the cabin or leave it ON until it is needed.
Furthermore, the motor does not start when the display shows less than 1m for safety reasons.

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 Situation What to do Reference
Make sure all the screws on the power cord connector are at the connector. If the boat’s
The motor stops while winding. power supply terminal or the reel’s power cord connector is rusty, the current will not flow P.14
properly. Remove any rust and try again. Battery charge should also be checked.
A condenser is installed under the display unit to protect the reel from fluctuating current. The
There is a strange sound in the reel
condenser may vibrate and make some noise when the reel is used with an unstable power
even when not winding.
supply. However, this will not affect reel function so it is OK to keep on using it.

In order to enjoy fishing, please turn the power on and check the performance of the reel before you go.
(The motor does not come on unless the line is fed more than 1.1m.)
If above checks still do not improve the situation, please contact the retailer you purchased the reel from and explain the problem in detail.

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 Product Inquiries /After Sales Service Information
Please include your telephone number when you send us an inquiry by mail.
It is easier to explain some reel mechanisms on the phone rather than in writing.

• When the reel needs repairing, please take it to the retailer you purchased • Product Code
it from together with the guarantee and the power cord. We need to know The top five digits of the product code is recorded on the instruction manual,
detail regarding the problem. (E.g. The stopper does not work.) component diagram, and bottom or side of the package.
A charge will be made for the necessary replacement parts and labor. We
cannot compensate for damaged or lost tackle arising from a damaged
Shimano product and/or fishing trip expenses.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• If you wish to order a part or replacement spool, please order from the place
of purchase or your nearest retailer, specifying product name, merchandise
code/product code, part name/number as shown in the component diagram.
(We recommend sending in the whole reel for the repair.)
Example/
Product Name: DENDOUMARU 1000 PLAYS
Product Code: 51RG241000G
Part Number: 2
Part Name: Handle

• Shimano retains fundamental parts (i.e. the parts necessary to maintain

the function of the product) for fishing rod for up to 6 years after the
manufacturing of a particular model is stopped. We may not accept a
request for the repair if parts are not available. Some other minor parts may
not be provided even if it is less than 6 years since the manufacturing of the
product has been stopped.

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 Service network

Printed in Japan
www.shimano.com 11 Imprime au Japon
(100521)

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 • Line Threading Pin (110218)

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