Safety Precautions - Konica Minolta PULSOX-300 Short Form Instruction Manual

6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points
carefully and adhere to them. After you have read this manual,
keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a ques-
tion arises.
Warning
(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious
injury.)
• The instrument is designed for measurement of the oxygen saturation
(SpO ) of arterial blood and the pulse rate. Do not use it for any other
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purposes, such as warning of sleep apnea and breathing abnormali-
ties.
• Do not use the instrument in places where flammable or combustible
gases (anesthetic gas etc.) are present. Doing so may cause a fire.
• Do not disassemble or modify the instrument and accessories. Doing
so may cause a fire or electric shock.
• The instrument should not be operated if it is damaged, or smoke or
odd smells occur. Doing so may result in a fire. In such situations,
turn OFF the power immediately, remove the battery, and contact the
nearest authorized service facility.
• Do not put the batteries on a fire, short-circuit them, heat them or dis-
assemble them. Doing so may cause explosion or heat generation,
resulting in fire or injury.
Caution
(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage
to the instrument or other property.)
• Do not use batteries other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA
SENSING, INC. When installing batteries in the instrument, make
sure that they are correctly oriented according to the mark.
• If alkali fluid from the battery comes in contact with eyes, skin, or cloth-
ing, immediately wash the affected area and see a physician for treat-
ment.
• Do not use probes other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA
SENSING, INC. Use of other probes may cause the probe to over-
heat, resulting in burns.
• Do not operate the instrument for long periods of time with a probe
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