Important Safety Information - Omron MC-521-E Mode D'emploi

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Important Safety Information

• Do not touch the infrared sensor with a finger or breathe on it.
• Do not attempt measurements when the unit is wet as inaccurate readings may result.
• Check the symbol on the display before and after the measurement so that the measurement is taken in the appropriate
mode.
• When taking temperature of the subject with low emissivity such as gold or aluminum inaccurate readings may result.
• Keep the unit out of children's reach.
• Avoid children trying to measure themselves or others as they may damage the ear.
• Contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by infants.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire. The battery may explode.
• Remove the battery when the unit will not be used for 3 months or more. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leakage, heat
generation or bursting, resulting in damage to the unit.
• During measurement, make sure that no mobile phone or any other electrical devices that emit electromagnetic fields is
within 30cm of this device. This may result in incorrect operation of the device and/or cause an inaccurate reading.
• Do not use the unit to measure any item with a temperature higher than 80.0°C (176.0°F).
General Precautions
• Do not use unit other than for measuring the temperature in the human ear or surface measurement.
• Do not apply a strong shock to, drop, step on, or vibrate the main unit.
• The main unit is not waterproof. Be careful when handling this unit so that no liquid (alcohol, water, or hot water) will get into
the main unit. When the unit is wet with vapor, wait until it dries or wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit.
• When you inform your doctor of your temperature, make sure you state that you measured the temperature in the ear.
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