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Take care to avoid damaging the contacts with pointed or sharp objects.
NOTICE
Charging the prosthesis system with an incorrect power supply/battery charger
Damage to the prosthesis system due to incorrect voltage, current or polarity.
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Use only power supply units/battery chargers approved for the prosthesis system by
Ottobock (see instructions for use and catalogues).
NOTICE
Contact of the charging plug with magnetic data carriers
Wiping of the data carrier.
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Do not place the charging plug on credit cards, diskettes, audio or video cassettes.
INFORMATION
The prosthesis system cannot be used as long as the charging plug is connected to the char
ging receptacle. The prosthesis system is deactivated for the duration of charging.
4.7 Notice for using the torch
WARNING
Use of the incorrect battery type and/or failure to note the polarity
Explosion due to escaping gases and their self-ignition caused by short circuit and excessive
temperature.
Only use type CR2032 batteries.
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When inserting the two batteries, note the polarity information on the cover of the battery
compartment.
CAUTION
Looking directly into the beam of light from the torch
Eye damage due to looking directly into the beam of light.
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Do not use the torch for examinations, for instance of the eyes (pupil test).
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Do not aim the beam of light directly at the eyes of people or animals.
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Do not look directly into the beam of light.
If the beam of light is aimed at the eyes, be sure to close your eyes and immediately move
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the head out of the beam of light.
4.8 Notes on using an elbow joint (e.g. 12K44, 12K50, 12K100N, 12K110N)
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in elbow joint flexion region
Injury due to pinching of body parts.
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Ensure that fingers and other body parts are not in this area when bending the elbow joint.
CAUTION
Manual unlocking of elbow lock under load
Injury by release of elbow lock under load.
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Particular caution should be exercised when unlocking the elbow lock while lifting heavy
loads.
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