SportDOG Field Trainer 400 & 400S - Manual (Page 2)

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Important Safety InformatIon
ExPlANATION Of ATTENTION WORDs AND symbOls UsED IN ThIs GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________________________
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your dog.
WARNING
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is
prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner
and others. If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your
veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• This device contains Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-
circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may
occur if this warning is not followed.
• RISk OF ExPLOSION IF BATTERy IS REPLACED By AN INCORRECT TyPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important.
A collar worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed
sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit the FAQ section for remote
trainers at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they
wear stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. you may find after some
time that your dog is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is
important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use
until the skin has fully healed.
• you may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points to
ensure consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• you should not make the collar any more tight than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight
will increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.
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