Flexi Retractable Leash Safety Information and Instructions for Proper Use.

PLEASE READ before using a retractable leash.

To avoid the risk of eye or face injury and cuts, burns, and amputations to your body or the body of another person from the leash cord/belt and hook, read and follow these Warnings and Directions for Use before using your Flexi leash.

Safety Precautions and Directions are included in every leash packaging.
If for any reason you need another copy, please print the Warnings
or contact our customer service.

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. Do not allow anyone to use this leash who has not read the Warnings and Directions for Use pamphlet. Keep out of reach of children. The leash is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injuries like cutting, burning, amputation or eye injuries to infants and children, DO NOT USE THE LEASH NEAR OR AROUND INFANTS AND CHILDREN!
• This leash is intended 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 for the leash.
• 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 product not supplied by Flexi USA, Inc. except for the dog’s collar.
• DO NOT use the leash near or around infants or children.
• DO NOT attempt to operate or use more than one leash at a time.
• DO NOT allow anyone to touch or come in contact with the leash cord/belt (6) while in use. It can cause injuries like cutting, burning and amputations.

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 your dog’s 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).
• Securely fasten the leash's hook (8) to your dog's collar (1) and to the leash safety loop (2) before each use.
• Wear gloves when using the leash to reduce the risk of hand or finger cuts, burns or amputations from the cord/belt (6).
• Wear long pants to reduce the risk of leg burns and cuts from the cord/belt (6).

PROPER USE

• Hold leash by the handle (3) , not the cord/belt (6).
• NEVER allow the cord/belt to become wrapped around fingers. The cord/belt can cut or amputate a finger.
• NEVER allow the cord/belt (6) to become wrapped around hands, arms, legs or any other body part. The cord/belt (6) can cut or burn you or another person.
• To reduce the risk of injury from being pulled to the ground by your dog, always make sure you have firm and secure footing and you watch closely your dog’s behavior and activities while using the leash. If your dog starts running, immediately press the brake button and prepare yourself for a jolt.
• If the cord/belt (6) becomes wrapped around you or someone else, drop the leash and allow it to unwrap.
• 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 the leash near your head. The cord/belt (6) can retract rapidly and the hook can cause eye and face injury.
• If the leash separates from the collar (1) and safety loop (2) during use, immediately apply brake (4) and turn your face away.
• When near other persons or animals, shorten your leash cord/belt (6) and control your dog at your side. Never use the leash near or around infants and children.
• If you lose control of your dog, immediately drop the leash.
• Do not allow the leash cord/belt (6) to be chewed or rubbed against trees, edges or other sharp or rough surfaces.
• Before detaching the leash be sure your dog is under control and the leash cord/belt (6) is fully retracted. If not fully retracted, the leash cord/belt can retract rapidly and the hook (8) can cause eye and face injury.
• To avoid the risk of injuries like cutting, burning and amputations to infants and children, do not use the leash near or while operating an infant or child stroller, toy wagon or any other device used to transport infants and children. The leash cord/belt (6) and the leash hook (8) can cause serious eye, face, neck, and head injuries. Serious cutting, burning and amputation injuries can occur if the leash cord/belt (6) or leash hook (8) come in contact with an infant or child.

REPAIR

• Do not attempt to repair the Flexi leash (see Limited Warranty).
• Do not open the leash housing. The leash housing 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/belt (6) 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 (6) fully retracted into the leash housing, put the safety loop (2) around the dog's neck near your dog's collar (1).  Attach both rings of the safety loop (2) and the ring of the dog's collar (1) to the hook (8) on the leash.

TO OPERATE: Hold the flexi leash by the handle (3), not the cord/belt (6).  The leash 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 cord/belt (6) and lock the brake (5).

TO BRING YOU DOG NEARER: Extend your arm foreward and press the brake button (4) using your thumb to prevent the dog from further extending the leash cord/belt (6) with the brake button (4) depressed, step towards your dog and at the same time bring your arm towards your side.  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 cord/belt (6) is fully retracted, and the brake button (4) is locked (5).

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

The Flexi retractable dog leash is for use by responsible adults only
NEVER use this leash near or around infants and children.

Save the Warnings and Directions For Use Pamphlet for further reference.
If you have any questions about the safe use of your flexi leash
please contact FLEXI's customer service

To obtain additional copies of the Warnings & Directions For Use Pamphlet please call us at 1-513-874-5383 or visit our website at www.flexiusa.com