Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3, Instructions For Use Manual

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4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of Warning Symbols
WARNING
Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
4.2 Structure of the safety instructions
CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc­
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to
avert the hazard.
4.3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Using the prosthesis while operating a vehicle
Accidents due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping beha­
viour.
► All users are required to observe their country’s national and state driving laws when
operating vehicles. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability
examined and approved by an authorised test centre.
► Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the
type of fitting.
INFORMATION
The ability of prosthesis wearers to operate a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb condi­
tions, prosthesis design) and the amputee’s individual abilities.
WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
► Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
►
Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading
conditions.
► Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
CAUTION
Failure to observe warnings/error signals
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 66) and corresponding change in damp­
ing settings.