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Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
4.2 Structure of the safety instructions
WARNING
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:
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E.g.: Consequence 1 in the event of failure to observe the hazard
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E.g.: Consequence 2 in the event of failure to observe the hazard
This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
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the hazard.
4.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
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CAUTION
Changing prosthetic components when switched on
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthetic components.
Before changing prosthetic components (e.g. terminal device) switch the product off.
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CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
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The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/or shocks to
the wrist joint (pushups, downhill mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
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above all, ensures the patient's 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. If necessary, forward the
product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
Injury due to unexpected prosthesis behaviour.
Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
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Do not use the product for bathing prostheses.
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CAUTION
Penetration of perspiration into the product
Injury and chemical burns due to leakage of battery fluids.
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