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Cautions During Measurement
4. Cautions During Measurement
Before measuring the blood pressure, adjust the height of the stool so that the level
of the heart comes to the level of the elbow when seated.
Before measuring, calm down and relax for 5 minutes without moving.
Do not talk or move while measuring.
Take off heavy jacket when measuring.
Do not measure while standing and crossing legs.
When you place your arm, push it all the way to place your arm on the arm rest.
Avoid exercise, food, smoking and cold before measuring.
If you want to stop measuring or feel your arm is hurting, press the Emergency Stop
button.
Do not roll up the sleeve to the area of the arm that is measured. The blood
pressure may be incorrectly measured.
Do not place another part of the body in the cuff.
Do not measure while the print cover is not in place.