Safety Precautions

To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises.

Foreword

WARNING

(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.)

The instrument is designed for measurement of the oxygen saturation (SpO2) of arterial blood and the pulse rate. Do not use it for any other purposes, such as warning of sleep apnea and breathing abnormalities.

Do not use the instrument in places where flammable or combustible gases (anesthetic gas etc.) are present. Doing so may cause a fire.

Do not disassemble or modify the instrument and accessories. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

The instrument should not be operated if it is dam- aged, or smoke or odd smells occur. Doing so may result in a fire. In such situations, turn OFF the power immediately, remove the battery, and contact the nearest authorized service facility.

Do not put the batteries on a fire, short-circuit them, heat them or disassemble them. Doing so may cause explosion or heat generation, resulting in fire or injury.

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