Signal Words; Warnings And Cautions - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

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Signal words

Warnings and cautions

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The following signal words are used throughout this manual:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential
equipment damage.
Indicates additional helpful information.
Follow the warnings and cautions given below when handling this instrument.
This information is to be supplemented by the warnings and cautions given in
each chapter.
• This endoscope has a "forward oblique" view. There is a
difference between the direction of view and the insertion
direction of the endoscope. The insertion direction appears in
the lower portion of the endoscopic view, and the visible area
in that direction is limited. Always view the endoscopic image
carefully, and insert the endoscope prudently. Otherwise,
patient injury may occur.
• Never perform angulation control, perform suction, insert, or
withdraw the endoscope's insertion section without viewing
the endoscopic image. Patient injury may result.
• Do not touch the light guide of the endoscope connector
immediately after removing it from the light source because it
is extremely hot. Operator or patient injury may result.
• Regardless of the flexibility of the endoscope's insertion
section, do not attempt to bend it with excessive force.
Otherwise, patient injury may result.
• This endoscope is not intended for fetal use.
• Before use, clean and disinfect or sterilize the endoscope as
described in Chapter 5 through 8 of this manual.
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F