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• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the arteries
or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. intravascular access
or intravascular therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause further injury.
• Place the cuff on your upper arm only. Do not place the cuff on other
parts of the body.
• You can either use the blood pressure monitor with batteries or with
the supplied mains part. Please note that data can only be transferred
and stored when your blood pressure monitor is supplied with power.
As soon as the batteries are empty or the mains part is disconnected
from the power supply, the blood pressure monitor loses the date
and time.
• To conserve the batteries, the blood pressure monitor switches off
automatically if no buttons are pressed for 1 minute.
• 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 storage
• The blood pressure monitor is made from precision and electronic
components. The accuracy of the measured values and service life
of the device depend on its careful handling:
– Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked temperature
fluctuations and direct sunlight.
– Do not drop the device.
– Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields
and keep it away from radio systems or mobile telephones.
– Only use the cuff included with the delivery or original replacement
cuffs. Otherwise, incorrect measured values will be recorded.
• We recommend that the batteries be removed if the device will not be
used for a prolonged period of time.
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse the
affected areas 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 relatively long period, take the
batteries out of 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, split 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.
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