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4.2 Structure of the safety instructions
CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc­
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.
4.3 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Independent manipulations of the leg orthosis
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
► The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replace­
ment by the user).
The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
►
qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Danger when empty battery mode is activated
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Obtain instruction about the selected damping behaviour in empty battery mode.
► To configure "Empty Battery Mode Free", you must have the necessary muscular and cog­
nitive abilities to control a freely moving knee joint without stance phase locking.
► You can switch back to basic mode from empty battery mode by charging the product.
Observe the error signals (see Page 63).
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CAUTION
Signs of wear on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of the patient's safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the product
should be serviced at regular intervals.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warning/error signals
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The warnings/error signals (see Page 63) and corresponding change in damping settings
must be observed.
4.4 Notes on transportation
CAUTION
Mechanical stress during transport
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
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