Otto Bock 12K41 Instructions For Use Manual page 16

Switch off the product before driving.
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WARNING
Charging the prosthesis without taking it off
Risk of electric shock due to defects in the power supply unit or in the battery charger.
For safety reasons, remove the prosthesis prior to charging it.
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CAUTION
Changing prosthetic components when switched on
Risk of injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthesis solution.
Remove the rechargeable battery from the battery receptacle or switch off the prosthesis
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solution before changing prosthetic components (such as the terminal device).
The 12K50=* ErgoArm can be locked and unlocked by means of the mechanical pull cable
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even when it is switched off.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
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These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/or shocks to
the wrist joint (pushups, downhill racing, mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climb­
ing, paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
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above all, ensures your personal safety!
If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
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etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by an O&P professional.
If necessary, he or she will forward the product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Incorrect donning and doffing of the prosthesis
Risk of injury due to sudden flexion of the prosthesis.
Switch off the prosthesis before donning or doffing.
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The prosthesis must always be flexed for donning and doffing.
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CAUTION
Sudden flexion of the product due to high level of compensation
Risk of injury due to sudden flexion of the prosthesis.
Note the level of compensation when taking off heavy clothing.
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Note the setting for the level of compensation when the prosthesis is not being worn.
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The prosthesis must always be flexed for donning and doffing.
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CAUTION
Manual unlocking of elbow lock under load
Injury by release of elbow lock under load.
Particular caution should be exercised when unlocking the elbow lock while lifting heavy
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loads.
Be careful when unlocking the lock under such conditions due to the possibility of injury.
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