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.
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Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable 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.
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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.
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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 cause some of the heart rate readings to be
inaccurate under certain circumstances, including the user's physical
characteristics, fit of the device, and type and intensity of activity.
• Garmin activity trackers rely on sensors that track your movement and other
metrics. The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be
a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be
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