Instruction Manual for Livewire Pro

Cutting Flag System — Customer Manual (Livewire Pro)

Thanks for choosing Livewire Pro. This guide shows you how to set up, use, and care for your cutting flag system.

Safety First

  • Weather: The controller box is OK in light rain. Protect it from heavy rain, standing water, flooding, snow/ice, and extreme heat or cold. Do not submerge any part of the system.
  • Wind (important): Leaving the flag on in windy conditions will cause the cord to wrap itself. Flag quick-disconnects make removing the flag fast and convenient.
  • Charging: Use a USB-C charger (5 V) rated no more than 3 amps. Never charge the remote with a charger over 3 A. Don’t leave it charging unattended.
  • People & horses: Keep hands, hair, tack, and clothing away from the moving line and pulley. Clear the training area before you start. Adults only.

System Overview

  • Manual Drive: Hold Left/Right to jog the flag.
  • Speed Steps: Six fixed speed levels—slow walk to a quick lope.
  • Record / Play: Capture a pattern and play it back with one button.
  • Surge: Momentary boost for realistic acceleration when needed.
  • Auto-Brake Toggle: Stops the flag quickly.
  • Reverse: Swap Left/Right to match your setup.
  • Wired Fallback: If the remote battery dies, you can keep training by connecting the remote to the controller box’s USB-C port with a USB-C cable and operating while it charges.

Pairing is automatic—no setup needed.

Quick Start

  1. Mount the controller box on a stable surface with a clear view of your working area (waist-to-chest height).
  2. Attach the line to your motor controller pulley and route it through the end pulley. Use a loop knot at one end, and guide the other end through the loop you made. Tension line and tie a knot. Attach quick release flag.
  3. Power the box and wait a few seconds.
  4. Wake the remote (press any button).
  5. Test motion: Hold Left or Right to move the flag; tap Speed + / Speed – to choose your pace.  Stay 5 feet away from the end pulleys.
  6. Remove battery (to prevent battery damage due to deep discharge) or unplug the unit when done (whichever is applicable).

The Remote — Controls at a Glance

  • Left / Right: Hold to move the flag. Release to stop.
  • Speed + / Speed –: Tap to step through six speed levels.
  • Record: Press once to start; press again to stop. Always Start and stop recording in the center.
  • Play: Press to start playback; press again to stop.
  • Remote will enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. To wake, press any button and wait 3 seconds

Power Surge (momentary boost)

While the flag is moving, quickly re-tap and hold the same direction to add a brief burst of speed. Release to return to your chosen speed.

Auto-Brake 

While stopped, press and hold Speed Up for ~5 seconds to toggle Auto-Brake ON/OFF.

Reverse (swap flag direction)

While stopped, press and hold Speed Dn for ~5 seconds to swap Left/Right.

Record a Pattern

  1. Stop the flag at your starting spot.
  2. Press Record (box REC light blinks).
  3. Drive the flag with Left/Right and Speed as usual.
  4. Press Record again to finish. (Replaces the previous pattern.)
    1. Always start and stop recording and playback in the center of your run

Play Your Pattern

  • Press Play to run the last recording once.
  • Press Play again to stop early.
  • Any manual button (Left/Right/Speed/Record) also cancels playback.

Placement & Range Tips

  • Typical working range is up to 100 ft in open arenas.
  • Keep line of sight between the remote and the box.
  • Don't mount the box behind solid walls

Charging & Care

Remote (USB-C)

  • Use a USB-C charger (5 V, ≤ 3 A). Do not use chargers above 3 A or high-voltage fast-charge bricks.
  • Charge in a dry location. Don’t charge in extreme heat/cold or unattended.
  • Wired fallback: If the remote dies or is low, plug it into the controller box’s USB-C port with a USB-C cableand continue operating while it charges.
  • Charge before each use if stored for an extended period of time. 

Controller Box & Line

  • Light rain is OK. Protect from heavy rain, flooding, snow/ice, and extreme temperatures. Dry before storing.
  • Wind note: Leaving the flag on in windy conditions will cause the cord to wrap itself. Flag quick-disconnects make removing the flag fast and easy.
  • Inspect line and clip regularly; replace worn parts

Battery Care Tips for Your Cutting Flag System

  • Remove the battery after use. Even when the system is off, it can slowly drain a connected battery. Leaving a pack connected too long may damage it.

  • Okay to run it until empty. It’s safe to use the battery until the system stops running. Just remove the pack promptly and recharge it soon after.

  • Recharge before storage. If you won’t be using the system for a while, charge the battery to about half (40–60%) before storing.

  • Protect from extremes. Store packs in a cool, dry place — not in direct sun, heat, or freezing conditions.

 Following these steps will extend the life of your batteries and keep your system running reliably.

 

Troubleshooting

Flag hesitates or jerks

• Move closer or face the box; keep line of sight.

• Raise or reposition the box away from big metal posts/walls.

• Charge the remote or use wired fallback (USB-C).

No movement

• Check power to the box.

• Ensure the line isn’t tangled and hasn’t wrapped from wind.

 

Warranty & Support

One-Year Limited Warranty. The entire system—including the controller box and remotes—is warranted to the original purchaser for one (1) year from purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.

What’s covered: Repair or replacement, at our option, of parts that fail under normal use.

What’s not covered: Misuse; charging with chargers over 3 A; cord wrapping from leaving the flag on in windy conditions; exposure to heavy rain/flooding/extreme weather; water ingress; accidents; neglect; unauthorized modifications; cosmetic wear; normal consumables (line, clip, flag fabric).

How to get service: Keep your proof of purchase and contact us for return instructions. You pay shipping to us; we pay return shipping on approved warranty repairs.

Support:

Email: Livewirecuttingsystems@gmail.com 

 

Important Disclaimers

  • Assumption of Risk: Horse training involves inherent risks. By using this product, you agree to operate it responsibly and accept all risks associated with its use.
  • No Liability for Consequential Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the manufacturer/seller are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including injury to persons or animals or damage to property, arising from use or misuse of the product.
  • Limitation of Remedies: Our total liability is limited to the purchase price of the product.
  • User Responsibility: Always supervise animals while operating, protect the controller box from severe weather, use only USB-C chargers rated ≤ 3 A, and remember that leaving the flag on in windy conditions will cause the cord to wrap itself.

If any part of this disclaimer is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Final Tips

  • Practice operations before recording a pattern.
  • Keep sessions short and positive.
  • When in doubt, stop, reassess, and restart safely.

Ride smart, train safe, and have fun!