Panasonic EW3153W Instruction Manual - Page 6

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 6. Measurements may be impaired if this unit is used near a television, microwave 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. 7. This unit is designed for use by adults. Consult with your physician before using this unit on a child. Do not use on infants or toddlers. 8. This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations. 9. Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. Do not use the unit together with other devices. 10.Improper handling of batteries may result in battery rupture or in corrosion from battery leakage. Please observe the following to ensure proper use of batteries. a. Be sure to turn off the power after use. b. Do not mix different types or sizes of batteries. c. Change all batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries. d. Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarity, as instructed. e. Remove batteries when they are worn out, and dispose of them properly according to all applicable environmental regulations. f. Do not disassemble batteries or throw them into a fire. g. Do not short-circuit batteries. h. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries included with the unit.  English