Garmin INDEX BPM, Owner'S Manual

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Important Safety and Product Information
WARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using the Index BPM device.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Health Warnings
• Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device.
• Do not use this product if you are pregnant, if you think you may be pregnant, or if you are pregnant and
experiencing pre-eclampsia or toxemia.
• Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program.
• Measurements provided by this device are for reference only. Garmin
® is not responsible for the
consequences of erroneous information. This device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
• Do not adjust your medication based on measurements provided by this device. Take medication as
prescribed by your physician. Only a physician is qualified to diagnose and treat high blood pressure.
• This device is not for use in an oxygen-rich environment.
• This product is not intended to undergo medical device sterilization.
• Do not use this device on the same limb as another health monitoring device.
• If you have had a mastectomy, do not use this device on the arm on the same side as your mastectomy.
Battery Warnings
Replaceable alkaline batteries should be used with this device.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of
damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
•
BATTERIES ARE HAZARDOUS AND MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
NEVER PUT NEW OR USED BATTERIES IN MOUTH OR IN ANY PART OF THE BODY. Severe or fatal
injuries can occur within 2 hours if swallowed or placed inside the body. If this occurs or is suspected,
seek medical attention immediately.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or batteries.
• Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or
explosion.
• Do not mix battery types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notices could result in personal or property damage, or negatively impact the
device functionality.
User Restrictions
This product is not intended for use by children under the age of 18.
Battery Notice
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/batteries in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
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