Olympus BF-P190 Instructions Manual page 15

WARNING
 If it becomes impossible to withdraw the transnasally inserted endoscope, pull
its distal end out of the mouth, cut the flexible tube using wire cutters, and after
ensuring that the cut section will not injure the body cavity or nasal cavity of the
patient, withdraw the endoscope carefully. Therefore, always prepare wire
cutters in advance.
• When using the electronic zoom function of the video system center, never insert or
withdraw the endoscope's insertion section or use EndoTherapy accessories while
the image is electronically zoomed. Patient injury, bleeding, and/or perforation can
result.
• The bending section will only bend to the UP or DOWN direction. To insert or
withdraw, operate the endoscope by considering the direction in which the bending
section is angulated. Never apply excessive force to the RIGHT or LEFT direction
when inserting or withdrawing the endoscope. Patient injury, bleeding, and/or
perforation can result.
CAUTION
• Do not pull the universal cord during an examination. The endoscope connector will
be pulled out from the output socket of the light source and the endoscopic image
will disappear.
• Do not coil the insertion tube or universal cord with a diameter of less than 12 cm.
Equipment damage may result.
• Do not attempt to bend or twist the endoscope's insertion section with excessive
force. The insertion section may be damaged.
• Do not apply shock to the distal end of the insertion section, in particular the
objective lens surface at the distal end. Visual abnormalities may result.
• If the endoscope is dropped or the distal end of the endoscope receives a hard
impact, the endoscope may be damaged even if no visible damage of the lens on
the distal end can be found. In this case, stop using the endoscope, and contact
Olympus.
• Do not twist or bend the bending section with your hands. Equipment damage may
result.
• Do not squeeze the bending section forcefully. The covering of the bending section
may stretch or break and cause water leakage.
• Do not put or press the endoscope connector on the insertion section when
transporting or reprocessing. The insertion section may be damaged.
BF-190 Series OPERATION MANUAL
Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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