Stryker M-1 Manual De Instrucciones página 6

W W a a r r n n i i n n g g / / C C a a u u t t i i o o n n / / N N o o t t e e D D e e f f i i n n i i t t i i o o n n
The words W W A A R R N N I I N N G G , C C A A U U T T I I O O N N , and N N O O T T E E carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
Alerts the reader about a situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also describe
potential serious adverse reactions and safety hazards.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
Alerts the reader of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the
user or patient or damage to the product or other property. This includes special care necessary for the safe and effective
use of the device and the care necessary to avoid damage to a device that may occur as a result of use or misuse.
N N o o t t e e - - Provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.
S S u u m m m m a a r r y y o o f f s s a a f f e e t t y y p p r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s
Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always replace the cot fastener if it has been involved in an accident to avoid the risk of injury due to product damage.
• Always make sure that all cots meet the installation specifications for the Stryker cot fastener system.
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the product.
• Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load or
unload the cot or change cot height position.
• Do not ride on the base of the cot.
• Do not transport the cot sideways to avoid the risk of tipping. Always transport the cot in a lowered position, head end or
foot end first to minimize the risk of tipping.
• Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near the
base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the product. An unrestrained patient may fall from the product and
be injured.
• Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
• Always transport the cot at a lower height to reduce the risk of a cot tip. If possible, obtain additional assistance or take
an alternate route.
• Always avoid high obstacles, such as curbing, steps, or rough terrain to avoid the risk of the product tipping over.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you load or unload the cot from a vehicle or loading tray
system to avoid the risk of the product tipping.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when change the cot height to avoid the risk of the product tipping.
• Always lock the base frame before you remove the loading wheels from the vehicle patient compartment floor or loading
tray system. An unlocked base frame will not support the cot and injury to the patient or operator could result.
• Always practice changing height positions and loading the cot until you fully understand the operation of the product.
• Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near the
base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you change the cot height to avoid the risk of the product
tipping.
• Always support the load of the patient, cot, and accessories after the weight is off of the ground.
• Always keep your hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load, unload, or change the height position of the
cot.
EN 2 6100-109-005 Rev D.1