Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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MAJ-2301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Precautions
Follow the warnings and cautions given below when handling this instrument. This information is to be
supplemented by the warnings and cautions given in each chapter.
• Strictly observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may place the patient
and medical personnel in danger of an electric shock.
Do not souse or spill a liquid such as water over the wireless unit. If a liquid is
spilt on it, immediately wipe it. Should a liquid penetrate the wireless unit,
immediately stop using it and contact Olympus.
Do not prepare, inspect, or use the foot switch with wet hands.
Should a liquid enter the foot switch during the battery replacement, for
example, immediately remove the batteries to prevent a fire or electric shock
hazard. Once a liquid has entered the foot switch, do not use it because the
equipment may have been damaged.
• Never install and operate the foot switch in locations where:
The concentration of oxygen is high;
Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O)) are present in the atmosphere;
Flammable gases are present in the atmosphere;
Flammable liquids are near.
Otherwise, explosion or a fire may result because the foot switch is not
explosion-proof.
• Do not use for purposes other than those described in “ Intended use” on page 3,
as this may result in injury of the patient or operator as well as damage to the
equipment.
• This instrument should be used under the conditions specified in “ Environments”
on page 59. Otherwise, imperilment of safety or failure of equipment may result as
well as malfunction.