- 1). Take a child or pet safety gate to the top of the deck stairs.
- 2). Extend the gate so that both ends of the gate are firmly pressed against the frame of the stairs.
- 3). Drop down the lock bar in the middle of the gate that holds the barrier in that position. The bar is usually in two sections, with the metal latch on the one section fitting into a notch on the other to lock the gate.
- 4). Place a hand on the top of the gate and wiggle it back and forth to ensure it's not loose and won't dislodge.
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