Ferno Scoop EXL User Manual - 1 - Safety Information
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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-2125-05 May 2006
Scoop EXL Stretcher Series
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the Scoop EXL
Stretcher, follow the disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important
Do not attach lifting devices (such as ropes or
bridles) to stretcher handholds or pins. Always
lift and carry the stretcher by hand, grasping
the handholds and main frame. In heavy rescue
situations, secure the stretcher in a transport
basket and attach lifting devices to the basket.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury. .
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the stretcher.
Improper use of the stretcher can cause
injury. Use the stretcher only for the purpose
described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the stretcher only as described in this
manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the
stretcher and be injured. Use restraints to
secure the patient on the stretcher.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Operate and maintain control of the stretcher
and direct all helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the stretcher only as described in
this manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury.
Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved
service on the stretcher.
Modifying the stretcher can cause injury and
damage. Use the stretcher only as designed
by Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the stretcher can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the stretcher.
WARNING
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