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Important Safety Information
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• Do not leave the cuff wrapped on the arm if taking measurements
during the night. This could result in injury.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.
• Do not use a mobile phone or other devices that emit electromagnetic
fields, near the unit. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit.
• Do not operate the unit in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
• To inflate the cuff manually, refer to Chapter 3.4. If the cuff is over
inflated, it can cause internal bleeding.
(AC Adapter Usage)
• Use only the original AC adapter (optional) designed for this unit. Use
of unsupported adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to
the unit.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet.
• Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or the power cord is damaged.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately.
(Battery Usage)
• If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse
with plenty of clean water.
• Use only four “AAA” alkaline batteries with this unit. Do not use other
types of batteries.
• Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• Replace old batteries with new ones immediately. Replace all four
batteries at the same time.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or
more.
• Do not use new and used batteries together.
General Precautions
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit and arm
cuff.
• Do not take measurements after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking,
exercising or eating.
• Do not forcibly bend the arm cuff or bend the air tube excessively.
• When removing the air tube, pull on the air plug at the connection with
the main unit not the tube itself.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm.
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