Otto Bock 8E38 8 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 39

WARNING
Skin contact with leaking lubricants due to mechanical defects
Injury due to skin irritation.
► Avoid contact between leaking lubricants and the mouth, nose and eyes.
The product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Center.
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CAUTION
Penetration of product with dirt and humidity
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour or malfunction.
Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
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CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product
Injury due to malfunction and resulting unexpected prosthesis actions.
Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
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not permitted.
The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
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qualified Ottobock personnel.
4.4 Information on the Power Supply/Battery Charging
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
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Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading
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conditions.
Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
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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
Prosthesis use when battery charge level is too low
Injury due to unexpected prosthesis behaviour
Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
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Note that the operating time of the prosthesis may be reduced at low ambient temperatures
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or due to ageing of the battery.
Note that the actions/reactions of the terminal device become slower when the battery
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voltage gets very low.
Note that only a few grips or actions will still be possible with the terminal device when the
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battery voltage gets very low.
A small opening width may indicate a low battery voltage.
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