INTRODUCTION
Togetthebestoutofyournewappliance,please
read this user guide carefully before using it for
thersttime.Takeparticularnoteofthesafety
precautions. We also recommend that you keep the
instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General
• Incorrectuseofthisappliancemaycause
personalinjuryanddamage.
• Useforitsintendedpurposeonly.The
manufacturerisnotresponsibleforanyinjuryor
damage resulting from incorrect use or handling
(seealsoGuaranteeTerms).
• Fordomesticuseonly.Notforoutdooror
commercial use.
• Donotimmersetheapplianceinwaterand
make sure no water enters the appliance.
• Donotexposetodirectsunlight,high
temperatures, humidity, noise or corrosive
substances.
• Neverleaveunattendedwheninuse,andkeep
an eye on children.
• Onlyuseaccessoriesmanufacturedor
recommended by the manufacturer.
Use
• Thisappliancemustnotbeusedtomake
medical diagnoses. It is suitable only for
reference. Consult a doctor if your blood
pressure readings seem abnormal.
• Alwaysfollowtheprocedurespeciedinthese
user instructions when taking readings.
• Donotstretch,twistorbendthecuffortheair
hoses.
• Donotusetheapplianceonindividualswho
suffer from severe arrhythmia or other cardiac
diseases.
• Donotuseonbabiesorotherswhocannot
communicate if the cuff is too tight, etc.
• Donotuseinthevicinityofmobilephonesor
microwave ovens as these emit electro-magnetic
radiation that can affect the appliance.
• Donotuseifnotfunctioningproperly,orif
damaged by a heavy impact or similar.
• Iftheappliance,airhosesorcuffaredamaged,
have the appliance inspected and if necessary
repairedbyanauthorisedrepairer.Nevertryto
repair the appliance yourself. Please contact
the store where you bought the appliance for
repairsunderguarantee.Unauthorisedrepairsor
modicationstotheappliancewillinvalidatethe
guarantee.
Batteries
• Checkthatthepolaritiesofthebatteriesare
facingintherightdirection,asincorrectlytted
batteries can damage the appliance.
• Removethebatteriesfromtheapplianceifnot
used for an extended period of time.
• Alwaysreplaceallbatteriesatthesametime.
• Nevermixdifferenttypesofbattery(e.g.
manganese dioxide batteries and alkaline
batteries), old and new batteries or different
makes of batteries.
KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE
APPLIANCE
1. Endofcuff
2. Cuff
3. Metalbracket
4. Velcro tab
5. Rubber bulb
6. Socket for air hose (not visible on the illustration)
7. Display
8. On/Offbutton
9. Release valve
10.Hoseconnector
11.Airhoses
12. Storage
pouch
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