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3.Using the Unit
4. When the cuff is positioned correctly,
close the fabric fastener FIRMLY.
Notes:
•Make certain t he cuff fits snugly around your arm.
•The cuff shoul d make good contact with your skin. You should
be able to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm
easily, so you can pull the cuff off and on.
•Make sure that there are no kinks in the air tubing.
Taking measurements on the right arm
Please note the following points
when applying the cuff to your right
arm. Apply the cuff so that the air
tube is at the side of your elbow.
Notes:
•Be careful not to rest your arm on
the air tube, or otherwise restrict
the flow of air to the cuff.
•Apply th e arm cuff so that no part
of the cuff is positioned over the
elbow joint. The cuff should be 1 to
2 cm above the elbow.
•If used 2 t imes per day, the cuff will last for 3 years.
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