Beurer BM 26 Instrucciones De Uso página 18

• During the blood pressure measurement, the blood circula-
tion must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If
the device malfunctions remove the cuff from the arm.
• Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of
the cuff line.
• Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-
urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may
cause injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. intra-
vascular access or intravascular therapy, or an arteriovenous
(AV) shunt.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-
tectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause fur-
ther injury.
• Place the cuff on your upper arm only. Do not place the cuff
on other parts of the body.
• The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with bat-
teries.
• To conserve the batteries, the blood pressure monitor
switches off automatically if you do not press any buttons for
3 minutes.
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse
the affected area with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke
on batteries. Therefore, store batteries out of the reach of
small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean
the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, re-
move the batteries from the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only. • Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, open or crush the batteries.
Notes on electromagnetic compatibility
• The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in
these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The use of the device may be limited in the presence of elec-
tromagnetic disturbances. This could result in issues such as
error messages or the failure of the display/device.
• Avoid using this device directly next to other devices or
stacked on top of other devices, as this could lead to faulty
operation. If, however, it is necessary to use the device in the
manner stated, this device as well as the other devices must
be monitored to ensure they are working properly.
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