1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
•Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.
•We also recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.
Safety Symbol and Message Conventions
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result in death or serious personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.
WARNING
•To prevent the electromagnetic wave from badly influencing medical equipment, make sure to switch off the unit's power when placing it in close proximity to the medical equipment.
CAUTION
•When the unit is not in use for 10 days or more, be sure to take the battery out of the unit because battery leakage may cause personal injury or contamination of environment.
•Make sure to observe the following handling precautions so that a fire or personal injury does not result from leakage or explosion of the battery.
·Do not short, disassemble, heat nor put the battery into a fire.
·Never charge batteries of the type which are not rechargeable.
·Do not solder a battery directly.
·Be sure to use the specified type of battery.
·Note correct polarity (positive and negative orientation) when inserting a battery in the unit.
·Avoid locations exposed to the direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity when storing batteries.
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