later in the morning, before you start any physical activity. Relax for a few minutes before you record your blood
pressure.
• Your blood pressure increases or decreases under the following circumstances:
Blood pressure is higher than normal:
— When you are excited, nervous, or tense
— While taking a bath
— During and after exercise or strenuous physical activity
— When it is cold
— Within one hour after meals
— After drinking tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks
— After smoking tobacco
— When your bladder is full
Blood pressure is lower than normal:
— After consuming alcohol
— After taking a bath
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
• If you have been diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, vascular constriction, liver disorders,
or diabetes, have a cardiac pacemaker, or are pregnant, measurements made with this instrument should only be
evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
• Take care while handling the batteries in the device. Incorrect usage may cause battery fluid leakage.
To prevent such accidents, refer to the following instructions:
— Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
— Turn off power after use. Remove and store the batteries if you are not planning to use the device for an
extended period of time.
— Do not mix different types, brands, or size of batteries. This may cause damage to the product.
— Do not mix old and new batteries.
— Remove batteries and dispose of them according to the proper regulations in your area.
— Do not disassemble batteries or expose them to heat or fire.
— Do not short-circuit the batteries.
— Do not use rechargeable batteries.
1.2B Care of the Device
For prolonged life of your blood pressure monitor, note the following instructions:
• Do not drop or bang the unit. Prevent sudden jerks, jars, or shocks to the device to prevent damage.
• Do not insert any foreign objects in any device openings or vents.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• If the unit has been stored at very low or freezing temperatures, allow to reach room temperature before using it.
• Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity, or in places with a lot of dust.
• Clean the device with a soft dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, thinner or similar solvents. Carefully remove spots on
the cuff with a damp cloth and soap. Do not wash the cuff.
• Do not use the device if you think it is damaged or if anything appears unusual.
• Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
• Using the unit in the immediate vicinity of mobile phones, microwave appliances or other devices with strong
electromagnetic fields may result in impaired functioning.
• Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields, such as mobile telephones or radio installations.
Keep a distance from such devices when using this unit.
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