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Precautions for Handling and Operation
Read these safety cautions thoroughly before use and operate the product properly.
These indicators are to allow you to use the product safely, prevent danger and harm to
you and others. These are classified by degree of danger, damage and seriousness. All
indicators concern safety, be sure to follow them.
Class
Degree of Risk
Hazard that could result in serious injury or damage to the device if the
WARNING
safety instructions are not correctly followed.
Hazard that could result in light or moderate injury or damage to the
CAUTION
device if the safety instructions are not correctly followed.
NOTICE
General product specification information highlighted to avoid product
malfunction and performance reduction.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not unplug the link cable with wet hands.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, be sure to prevent water or antiseptic from getting on
the Link Module. If it gets on the Link Module, wipe it off immediately.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, use the link cable supplied with the Link Module.
• The system may malfunction when used in the presence of an electromagnetic
interference wave. Do not install the system in the vicinity of the device which emits
electromagnetic waves. Turn off the main power switch of the VarioSurg 3 if a high
frequency oscillation device such as an electrode knife is in the vicinity and used.
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WARNING
• Do not operate close to patients with cardiac pacemakers as there is a danger that it
may affect the pacemaker.
• Do not use in rooms with a risk of explosion or near flammable substances. Also, do
not use on or near patients under flammable anesthesia (Nitrous Oxide).
WARNING