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 and
NOTE 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.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
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
Symbol Meaning
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.
"Attention"
indicates the points that you should pay attention to. Before using the
system, be sure to carefully read the relevant contents of this operator’s manual.
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