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3.Using the Unit
3.3
Taking a Reading
1.
Press the O/I START button to turn on the unit.
Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm
on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your
heart. Keep still and do not talk during measurement.
During measurement, the buzzer (if set to "on") will beep in
rhythm with your heartbeat.
Note: To cancel a measurement, press the O/I START button
to turn off the unit and to release the air in the arm cuff.
Common Causes of Inaccurate Results
Arm cuff is too loose.
Note: If the arm cuff is at a lower position than
your heart use cushions etc., to adjust the
height of your arm.
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Movement or talking
Leaning forwards.
during measurement.