Citizen 8651 Manual page 17

CAUTION
When Wearing your Watch
<Band>
• The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive),
owing to the properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash.
• It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet, even if the watch itself is water-resistant.
• Do Not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your
skin to allow adequate ventilation.
• The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or
other accessories. Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when
wearing your watch with items that tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing,
purses, etc.).In addition, the band may be deteriorated by solvents or moisture in the air.
Replace with a new one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked.
<Temperature>
• The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or
low temperature. Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the
operating temperature range as stated in the specifications.
<Static Electricity>
• The integrated circuits(IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note
that the watch may not indicate the correct time if exposed to intense static electricity.
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<Magnetism>
• Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the
watch to strong magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly
and prevent the watch from indicating the correct time. Do not allow the watch to
come into close proximity to magnetic health devices (magnetic necklaces, magnetic
elastic bands,etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, clasps used in
handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
<Strong Shock>
• Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause
malfunctions and/or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and
bracelet.
<Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury>
• If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including
gasoline, nailpolish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent,
etc.) are allowed to come into contact with the watch, the may discolor, dissolve or crack
the materials. Be careful when handling these chemicals. Contact with mercury such as
that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case.
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