IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT
INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an
accident or medical event resulting in death or serious injury.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device. Coin cell
batteries can be used in the accessory.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a
shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the
device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or
damage the device or batteries.
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery.
• Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or
other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the removable
batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
NEVER PUT BATTERIES IN MOUTH. Swallowing can
lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death.
Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek
medical attention immediately.
• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin
®
accessory approved for your product.
• Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries.
Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. To
purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin dealer or
the Garmin website.
Health Warnings
• If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device,
consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor.
• The Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor emits green light
and flashes occasionally. Consult your physician if you have
epilepsy or are sensitive to flashing lights.
• Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying
any exercise program.
• The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, and
related data are intended to be used only for recreational
purposes and not for medical purposes, and are not
intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease or condition.
• The heart rate readings are for reference only, and no
responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings.
• While the Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor technology
typically provides an accurate estimate of a user's heart rate,
there are inherent limitations with the technology that may
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