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 service 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 be aware of the meaning of the signal words before reading this
manual.
Signal word Description
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.
Description Important information that helps you to 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
Description
Type-BF applied part
Note: The ultrasound probes connected to
this system are type-BF applied parts.
The ECG module connected to this system
is Type-BF applied part.
Right side of main unit
Caution
Main unit
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