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OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
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WARNING Important Safety Informat Ion • Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is ExPl ANATION Of A TTENTION WORDs AND s ymb Ols U s ED IN Th Is GUIDE ______________________________________________________________________________________ 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 yo
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® Component S Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. To get the most protection out of your warranty, pleas
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key D ef InItIon S prepare t He r emote t ran SmItter ch ARGE Th E REm OTE TRANsm ITTER REm OTE TRANsm ITTER REm OTE TRANsm ITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet. TRANSMITTER Jack. ANTENNA INTENsIT y DIAl : Provides multiple levels of 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the stimulation so you can match the correction to your Charging Jack. dog’s
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prepare t He Collar r eCeIver r eCeIver In DICator lI gHt ch ARGE Th E cOll AR REcEIv ER OPERATIONAl lIG h T lIG h T bATTERy sPEAKER mODE cOl OR fUNc TION sTATU s fUNc TION 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Unit is charging Red Light is solid N/A N/A Charging Jack. < 12 hours 2. Connect the charger connector to the Charging Jack. Unit is charging Green Light is flashing once per N/A N/A 3. Plug the charger into a standard > 12 hours second 120-volt AC wall outlet. Unit is turned on via G
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2. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow • Y o u s h o u l d e x p e c t h u n d r e d s o f r e c h a r g e c y c l e s f r o m y o u r b a t t e r i e s . H o w e v e r , a l l r e c h a r g e a b l e 3c one finger to fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (3C). batteries lose capacity over time relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. This is 3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then normal. If your operating time d
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m ODE UPPER b UTTON l OWER b UTTON s IDE bUTTON # Of general t ra InIng tI pS f UNcTION f UNcTION f UNcTION DOGs bE f ORE TRAINING yOUR D OG WITh Th Is P RODUcT: 1 Continuous Stimulation Momentary (Nick) Tone only 1 you will have the most success using this remote trainer if you always remember to teach a (Level set by Intensity Stimulation (Level set command before trying to reinforce the command with a remote trainer. We recommend that Dial) by Intensity Dial) you read the enclosed Trainin
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mat CH tHe Collar r eCeIver an D remote tran SmItter aCCeSSorIe S ® ® To reset the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to reprogram a new To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG Brand FieldTrainer 400 or 400S, contact the Collar Receiver to work with your existing Remote Transmitter: Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you. 1. Turn the Collar Receiver off. cOm PONENT PART NUmb ER 2. Press a
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The Intensity Dial seems difficult to yes. This prevents accidental changes in intensity and f reu q ently aS keD q ueStIon S rotate. Is this normal? encourages an optimal waterproof seal. The knob will “break in” and be slightly easier to turn as you use it. Is the stimulation safe for my dog? While the stimulation is unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. can I attach a leash to the f ieldTrainer DO NOT attach a leash to the FieldTrainer 400 & 400S. you Electronic training devices require
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termS of uS e an D lI mItat Ion of lI ab Il Ity battery DISpoSal 1. TERms O f Us E WARNING This device contains a Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery; never incinerate, puncture, deform, This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies if this warning is
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® FIELDTRAINER ® :: SDR FH ADD-A-DOG ® ® WETLANDHUNTER FIELDTRAINER ® ® :: :: SDR FC ADD-A-DOG SDR FS ADD-A-DOG NOTE: SDR-A, SDR-AW AND SDR-AH ADD-A-DOG COLLARS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SYSTEM. ® ©2010 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION ® Radio Systems Corporation • 10427 Electric Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144 400-696/4 .sporwww .tdog om c 20 400-696-4.indd 20 9/1/10 2:53 PM
