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SYMBOLS USED IN THE EQUIPMENT
Symbols used in the POWER KNEE system (prosthesis and accessories) include the following:
Caution: Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for important cautionary
information
IEC type BF leakage current requirements
Direct Current
On/Off
CE label with Notified Body identification number
Non-ionizing radiation
Battery status
This marking on the product, packaging, accessories or literature indicates that the product contains
electronic components and/or batteries that should not be disposed of in regular waste at the end of its
usable life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal users are requested to separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them
responsibly to support sustainable reuse of material resources. Users should contact their local
government office for information on how these items can be recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries and electronic
components from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free electronic parts return
system.
PRODUCT LABELS (Figure 1)
GENERAL WARNINGS
Practise operating the prosthesis in the presence of a specially trained professional before using it in your daily
environment. Start using the prosthesis in your daily environment only when authorized to do so.
Power off the prosthesis when performing tasks which may be critical to your safety, such as driving a motor
vehicle or operating a power tool or other potentially dangerous machinery.
Always exercise good judgment and common sense when using the prosthesis and accessories (battery, battery
charger and power supply), limit their utilization to the use they were designed for, and follow the instructions
provided in this manual.
Never attempt to open or modify any component of the prosthesis or accessories.
Stop walking immediately whenever an alarm signal is felt (prosthesis vibrates) and/or heard (prosthesis beeps)
Proceed to walk with caution.
Avoid high-impact activity and sports, excessive loading, and heavy-duty use.
