Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker M-1 Manual Del Usuario

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Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
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WARNING
• Always replace the cot fastener if it has been involved in an accident to avoid the risk of injury due to product
damage.
• Always make sure that all cots meet the installation specifications for the Stryker cot fastener system.
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in
this manual.
• Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the product.
• Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you
load or unload the cot or change cot height position.
• Do not ride on the base of the cot.
• Do not transport the cot sideways to avoid the risk of tipping. Always transport the cot in a lowered position, head
end or foot end first to minimize the risk of tipping.
• Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near
the base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
• Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
• Always transport the cot at a lower height to reduce the risk of a cot tip. If possible, obtain additional assistance or
take an alternate route.
• Always avoid high obstacles, such as curbing, steps, or rough terrain to avoid the risk of the product tipping over.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you load or unload the cot from a vehicle or loading tray
system to avoid the risk of the product tipping.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when change the cot height to avoid the risk of the product
tipping.
• Always lock the base frame before you remove the loading wheels from the vehicle patient compartment floor or
loading tray system. An unlocked base frame will not support the cot and injury to the patient or operator could
result.
• Practice changing height positions and loading the cot until you fully understand the operation of the product.
• Always support the load of the patient, cot, and accessories after the weight is off of the ground.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Do not install or apply a wheel lock on a product with worn wheels that are less than 6 in. diameter.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot.
• Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes or cross tubes.
• Always locate the buckle away from obstructions or accessories on the cot to avoid the risk of accidental release of
Pedi-Mate® infant restraint system and injury to the infant.
• Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
CAUTION
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in
this manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable
operation resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
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