Here’s a small sample of what Kat has learned and now teaches the consultants and pet detectives listed in the Pet Detective Directory. It made sense to Kat that the behavior of cats (and dogs) would also influence the distances that they travel. Due to a background in search-and-rescue (searching for lost people), Kat understood the critical connection between behavior and the distances that people travel when lost. (A locking device assembled inside the pole automatically locks cable in position and noose will not open until released by a pull on Release knob.Back in 1997, MAR Network Director Kat Albrecht began to study the behavioral patterns of lost cats and dogs. To Open noose: a slight pull on release knob. Referring to the picture of the pole with numbers on it, you will note that the excess cable is stored inside tubing and the noose is partially open. When ordering new parts, please specify length and type (standard or extension) of pole. See diagram and parts list for identification of replaceable parts. Manufactured in the U.S.A., the Ketch-All is made of only high quality materials, and with proper care, it should provide long and useful service. Lubricate cable and other working parts occasionally with light machine oil through the hole at the top of release knob. Leave loop about half open thus taking tension off cable spring. When the Ketch-All is not in use for long periods of time, do not leave loop tightly drawn. Follow additional instructions for operating standard poles.If poles should become separated, release locking device, and slide back together. For best results, do not extend past second mark.
When in the process of extending the pole, watch for two red warning marks on inner tubing.To retract telescopic pole, turn chuck to right until inner tubing moves freely, then pull cable until pole is retracted to tooth guard #5.Repeat above steps until desired length is attained. Turn chuck to left, thus keeping extension in place.Push 7/8″ tubing forward until loop is closed.