Panasonic EW-BU35W - Manual (Page 5)

BEFORE USE
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Try to take your blood pressure measurements at the same time and under the same 5.
conditions every day.
The ideal time to measure your blood pressure (to obtain your so-called “base ●
blood pressure”) is in the morning just after waking up, before having breakfast
and before any major activity or exercise. If this is not possible, however, try to take
measurements at a specified time prior to breakfast, and before you have become
active. You should relax for about 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
The following situations may cause substantial variations in blood pressure
readings and should therefore be avoided at least 30 minutes prior to taking your
blood pressure.
Blood pressure will be higher than usual:
- when you are excited or tense
- when you are taking a bath
- during exercising or soon after exercising
- when it is cold
- within one hour after eating
- after drinking coffee, tea or other beverages containing caffeine
- after smoking tobacco
- when your bladder is full
- when in a moving vehicle
Blood pressure will be lower than usual:
- after taking a bath
- after drinking alcohol
Measurements may be impaired if this unit is used near a television, microwave 6.
oven, X-ray equipment or other devices with strong electrical fields. To prevent
such interference, use the unit at a sufficient distance from such devices or turn the
devices off.
This unit is designed for use by adults. Consult with your physician before using this 7.
unit on a child. Do not use on neonatal, infants and children.
This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or 8.
operations.
Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. Do not 9.
use the unit together with other devices.
Improper handling of batteries may result in battery rupture or in corrosion from 10.
battery leakage. Please observe the following to ensure proper use of batteries.
Be sure to turn off the power after use. a.
Do not mix different types or sizes of batteries. b.
Change all batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries. c.
Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarity, as instructed. d.
Remove batteries when they are worn out, dispose of them properly according to e.
all applicable environmental regulations.
Do not disassemble batteries or throw them into a fire. f.
Do not short-circuit batteries. g.
Do not attempt to recharge the batteries included with the unit. h.
Caution: Use only accessories that are recommended for your model. Substitution 11.
may result in measurement error.
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