Safety precautions 1-1
1 Safety Precautions
This chapter describes important issues related to safety precautions, as well as the labels and
icons on the ultrasound machine.
1.1 Meaning of Signal Words
In this operator’s manual, the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
NOTE and Tip are used regarding safety and other important instructions. The signal words and
their meanings are defined as follows. Please understand their meanings clearly before reading this
manual.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Important information that helps you use the system more effectively.
1.2 Symbols
The following tables provide location and information of the safety symbols and warning labels,
please read carefully.
1.2.1 Meaning of Safety Symbols
Type-BF applied part
The ultrasound transducers connected to this system are type-BF applied parts.
The ECG module connected to this system is Type-BF applied part.
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