Citizen 8203 User Manual page 11

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.
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<Magnetic fields>
• Exposure to strong magnetic fields will cause the movement components to become
magnetized, and the accuracy of the watch may be greatly deteriorated. Do NOT
subject the watch to strongly-magnetized health equipment (magnetic necklaces,
health stomach bands etc.), magnetic latch refrigerator doors, handbag clasps,
mobile phone speakers, or magnetic cooking devices.
<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, nail-polish 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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