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1 LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before using the Multi-Purpose Stretcher, please read and adhere to the
following safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury or damage to the Stretcher.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant, and the Multi-Purpose Stretcher by having
it serviced regularly. If you experience any malfunction, contact your Graham-Field authorized
distributor immediately, as a hazardous condition could result, causing personal injury or damage
to the Stretcher.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service. Maintenance MUST be performed by qualified personnel ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SAFETY STATEMENTS
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:
DANGER: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
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NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could
result in product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get
the most from your product.
DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE Summary
The following is a listing of the safety precautions which must be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment. These precautions are repeated (in whole or in part), where applicable,
throughout the manual.
DANGER: To Reduce the Risk of Burns, Fire, or Electric Shock
DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
cover. Unit is to be serviced by qualified personnel only.
DANGER: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD — The batteries are wired in series; failure to
connect the same way can cause batteries to explode.
DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only
be connected to supply mains with protective earth.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Personal Injury
WARNING: LACERATION HAZARD — When cutting bands always use a tool specifically
designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal injuries frequently incurred
when bands are cut and tension released.
WARNING: Do not sit on end — tipping may occur.
WARNING: Ensure IV rod is inserted completely into socket up to the arrow before applying
load.
