Petsafe Wireless Pet Containment System PIF-300 - 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in harm to your pet.
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior.
Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this
product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in dry location only.
• This PetSafe ® Wireless Pet Containment System ® is NOT a solid barrier. The system is designed to act as
a deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that
you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to Static Correction varies
from pet to pet, Radio Systems ® Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a
pet within the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore,
if you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept
from crossing the boundaries, you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe ® Wireless Pet Containment
System ® to confine your pet. Radio Systems ® Corporation shall NOT be liable for any property damage,
economic loss or any consequential damages, sustained as a result of any animal crossing the boundary.
• Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may
cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed
sores.
- Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
- When possible reposition the collar on the pet’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 our website.