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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 with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.
Save these instructions for future reference. Read all instructions before operating product.
• Monitor your pet's play.
• The Ball Launcher is NOT A CHILD'S TOY. Do not allow unsupervised use while in the presence of children.
• Balls launch at high speeds so be sure you or your dog do not stand directly in front of the launch area.
ALWAYS have yourself and your dog stand either to the side or 7 feet away from the front of the unit when
the ball launcher is turned ON. Please train your dog to stand in a safe location while waiting for a ball to
launch. Most dogs naturally stand back from the unit, but please teach this behavior upon first use.
• Never point or aim the Ball Launcher at or towards anyone.
• NEVER touch the safety sensor in the launch pocket. This sensor is for your safety and if it is touched
during operation or while the unit is ON it may cause serious injury.
• When loading the Ball Launcher, never reach your hands or body inside the working area of the device.
• Risk of electric shock. Do not use the device in wet conditions or on wet grass.
• Keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed, promptly see doctor. Battery can explode or cause
burns if disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Keep batteries in original package until ready to use and dispose of used battery promptly.
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The power cord should be used at the owner's discretion. Do not use the power cord if your dog has
a history of destroying power cords by chewing them. Do not use the power adapter outdoors; use
batteries only for outdoor use.
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Dispose of all packaging material properly. Some items may be packed in poly bags; these bags could
cause suffocation; keep away from children and pets.
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Do not place anything in the unit that is not a tennis ball.
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Balls can be considered a Choking Hazard. Do not allow unsupervised use.
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When using the Ball Launcher, do not let hair, baggy clothes or jewelry fall into the hopper or launch
pocket.
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It is recommended that you begin training your dog with only one ball being launched from the unit
at a time in order for your pet to become familiar with the launch activity. This will allow you to begin
training him to return the ball to the inside of the bucket upon retrieval of the ball. It is recommended
from the very first introduction of the Ball Launcher that you train your pet to return the ball to either
the ground to the side of or inside of the bucket. Intended for use with pets only.
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Use only tennis balls with the Ball Launcher. Do not put foreign obects in the Ball Launcher.
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Only use the Ball Launcher as indicated in this operating guide.
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Launching indoors: For best use indoors, use the lowest angle and distance setting. Increase angle and
distance at user’s own risk.
• NEVER allow your dog to retrieve or place the ball into the ball launch pocket from the front. Only return
the ball to the hopper.
• Do not use in extreme heat or cold. ALWAYS consider your pet’s health! DO NOT exercise your pet to the
point of exhaustion!
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It is highly recommended that you monitor your pet's waiting location during the launch cycle of the
Ball Launcher.
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Do not drop, kick or throw the ball launcher.
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Place Ball Launcher flat on the ground. Do not place on elevated or uneven surface.
Table of Contents
Components ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................6
Training Guide ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................................................................................9
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................10
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability .................................................................................................................10
Battery Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................................11
FCC ............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Do not place hand in hopper.
Do not place hand in launch pocket.
