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• Blood circulation must not be stopped for an unneces-
sarily long time during the blood pressure measurement.
If the device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.
• Place the cuff on the upper arm only. Do not place the
cuff on other parts of the body.
• The air line poses a risk of strangulation for small chil-
dren.
• Small parts may present a choking hazard for small
children if swallowed. They should therefore always be
supervised.
• Do not drop, step on or shake the device.
• Do not disassemble the device as this may cause dam-
age, faults and malfunctions.
• Do not use the device if you have metal implants.
General precautions
 CAUTION
• The blood pressure monitor is made from precision and
electronic components. The accuracy of the measure-
ments and service life of the device depend on its careful
handling.
• Protect the device and its mains adapter from impacts,
humidity, dirt, marked temperature fluctuations and di-
rect sunlight.
• Ensure the device is at room temperature before taking a
measurement. If the measuring device has been stored
close to the maximum or minimum storage and trans-
port temperatures and is placed in an environment with
a temperature of 20 °C, it is recommended that you wait
approx. 2 hours before using the measuring device.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electro-
magnetic fields and keep it away from radio systems or
mobile telephones.
• We recommend removing the batteries if the device is
not going to be used for a prolonged period of time.
• Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bend-
ing of the cuff line.
• Do not use the device on people with allergies or sen-
sitive skin.
Notes on handling batteries
 WARNING
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery flu-
id, rinse the affected areas with water and seek medical
assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke
on batteries. Therefore, store batteries out of the reach
of small children.
• Seek medical attention immediately if swallowed.
• Risk of explosion! Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Do not disassemble, open or crush the batteries.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
 CAUTION
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
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