IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
Signs and symbols
The following signs appear in the Safety Section (pages 2, 3, 4, 5)
and in this manual on pages 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL, THE SAFETY SECTION AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COMPLETELY AND CARE-
FULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITU-
ATIONS AND TO MAKE CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
W ARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
C AUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
N OTICE addresses practices not
related to personal injury, such as
product and/or property damage.
WARNING:
• Consult your physician before starting to measure your blood
pressure.
ENGLISH
• Read and understand all instructions and warnings before using
this device.
• Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement devices,
certain medical conditions can affect the measurement ac-
curacy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock
– patients with very low blood perfusion
– diabetes
– vessel anomalies
– p eople with electrical implants, such as a cardiac pace-
maker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement method
can produce incorrect readings. This represents a risk for your
health, since values may be interpreted incorrectly. Always con-
sult your physician to determine what will be suitable for you.
• Never try to adapt or plug this device to the AC line. This device
is battery powered.
• This product does not and is not intended to provide a medical
diagnosis. Measurement results are for reference only. Self-
diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding medication, using
measured results represent a risk for your health. Always con-
sult with a licensed physician for determination of appropriate
medication and dosage thereof. Follow the instructions of your
physician or licensed healthcare provider. If you have or suspect
that you have a medical problem, promptly consult your phys-
ician. If you have an emergency please call 911 immediately.
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