Safety Precautions and Directions

Read the safety precautions below before using flexi leash.
Failure to follow these safety precautions can result in serious injury.

INTENDED USE

• The flexi leash is for use by responsible adults only.  Keep out of reach of children.  flexi leash is not a toy!
• The intended use of the flexi leash is to help you lead and restrain your dog. The
  leash user is responsible for keeping the dog under control at all times. The leash
  is for dogs that are controllable and well behaved.

UNINTENDED USE

• DO NOT use this leash for disobedient or uncontrollable dogs.
• DO NOT use this leash for dogs that exceed the specified weight.
• DO NOT use this leash as a stationary (non hand-held) leash attached to a pole or other fixed object.  The flexi Garden Tie-Out Model is specially designed for use as a stationary leash.
• DO NOT use this leash with any other product not supplied by flexi.

BEFORE USE

• ALWAYS examine the leash before each use.
• Stop using the leash if it becomes frayed, damaged, shows signs of being chewed, or does not function properly.
• Be sure the collar is strong enough to withstand the tension of the leash and a sudden stopping of the leash                                  .
• Be sure to have your dog under control before attaching the leash.
• ALWAYS use the enclosed safety loop (2) in addition to your dog's collar (1).  NOTE: Numbers in ( ) refer to parts shown in drawings below.
• Securely fasten the leash's hook (8) to your dog's collar (1) and the safety loop (2) before each use.

USING THE LEASH SAFELY

• Hold leash by the handle (3), not the cord/belt (6)
• NEVER allow the cord/belt (6) to become wrapped around fingers. The cord/belt (6) can cut or amputate a finger.
• NEVER allow the cord/belt (6) to become wrapped around hands, arms, or legs. The cord/belt (6) can cut or burn you or another person.
• Wear long pants to avoid leg burns.
• If the cord/belt (6) becomes wrapped around you or someone else drop the leash.
• Keep the cord/belt (6) from wrapping around the dog's neck and other body parts.
• Always hold the leash with your arm down and extended away from your body.  Never hold leash near your head.  The cord/belt can retract rapidly and the hook (8) can cause eye or face injury.
• If leash separates from the collar (1) and safety loop (2) during use, apply brake immediately and turn your face away.
• When near other persons or animals, shorten your leash and control your dog at your side.
• If you loose control of your dog, drop the leash.
• Do not allow the cord/belt (6) to be chewed or wear against trees, edges or other sharp or rough surfaces.
• Before detaching leash be sure your dog is under control and the cord/belt is fully retracted.  If not fully retracted, the cord/belt can retract rapidly and the hook (8) can cause eye or face injury.

REPAIR

• Do not attempt to repair the flexi leash (see Limited Warranty).
• Do not open leash case.  The case contains a pre-wound spring that can cause injury if opened.  Opening the housing will void the limited warranty.

SAFETY LOOP: Always use the enclosed safety loop (2) in addition to your dog's collar (1) as illustrated.  If your dog's collar breaks, the safety loop will stay attached to your dog.  This will prevent the cord from retracting rapidly and the hook (8) from possibly hitting you causing eye or face injury.

TO ATTACH LEASH: Be sure to have your dog under control before attempting to attach the leash.  With the cord/belt fully retracted into the case, put the safety loop (2) around the dog's neck near the collar.  Attach both rings of the safety loop (2) and the ring of the dog's collar to the hook (8) on the leash.

TO OPERATE: Hold the flexi leash by the handle (3), not the cord/belt (6).  The cord/belt (6) will run in and out freely without sagging.

TO STOP LEASH:  Press the brake button (4) down firmly with your thumb.

TO LOCK BRAKE:  Press the brake button (4) down firmly and with your thumb push the lock (5) forward.

TO RELEASE THE BRAKE LOCK:  Press the brake button (4) with your thumb, using your thumb draw back the lock (5), then slowly release the brake button (4).

TO WALK TO HEEL: Fully retract leash and lock the brake.

FOR CLOSER CONTROL: Use the nylon hand loop (7) if provided on the leash. To avoid cuts, burns and amputations to your body NEVER grab or pull the cord/belt (6), or wrap it around your finger or hand.

TO BRING YOU DOG NEARER: Extend your arm towards the dog, apply the brake button (4) and bring your arm to your side again.  Release the brake button (4) and repeat the movement as necessary.

TO DETACH LEASH:  Before attempting to detach leash, be sure your dog is under control, the leash is fully retracted, and the brake (4) is locked.

WET CORD/BELT:  If the cord/belt (6) gets wet, pull it out of the leash housing as far as it will go, lock brake (4) and leave it to dry overnight.  After the cord/belt (6) is dry, carefully and slowly retract the cord/belt into the leash housing by pushing and releasing the brake button (4) and allowing the cord/belt to retract in short intervals.  This will prevent the cord/belt from retracting rapidly and the hook (8) from possibly hitting you causing eye or face injury.

The flexi leash is for use by responsible adults only.