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• Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of
the cuff line.
• Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-
urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may cause
injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the arter-
ies 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 mas-
tectomy.
• 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.
• Please note that data transfer and data storage is only possible
when your blood pressure monitor is supplied with power. As
soon as the batteries are empty, 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 30 seconds.
• 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 careless use.
Instructions for storage and maintenance
• 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 electroma-
gnetic fields and keep it away from radio systems or mobile
telephones.
— Only use the cuff included with the delivery or original re-
placement parts. Otherwise incorrect measured values will
be recorded.
• Do not press the buttons before the cuff is placed on the arm.
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. Store the batteries out of the reach of small chil-
dren.
• 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! Never 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, open or crush the batteries.
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