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Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol: a filled circle with a white figure of a person reading an open book
IEC 60601-1-Table D.2, No. 10
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Follow instructions for use (read the manual)

A filled circle with a white figure of a person reading an open book. · also called “Follow instructions for use”, “ISO 7010 M002”, “Mandatory: read instructions”, “Read the manual”, “Refer to instruction manual”

What the Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol means

You must read the instructions before use

A mandatory sign on medical electrical equipment: the instruction manual or booklet must be read before the equipment is used. On the equipment itself it is printed as a blue safety sign (ISO 7010 M002); it is shown here in black and white.

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Medical electrical equipment
  • IEC 60601-1
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Questions about the Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol

What does the Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol mean?
A mandatory sign on medical electrical equipment: the instruction manual or booklet must be read before the equipment is used. On the equipment itself it is printed as a blue safety sign (ISO 7010 M002); it is shown here in black and white.
What does the Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol look like?
A filled circle with a white figure of a person reading an open book. It is also called “Follow instructions for use”, “ISO 7010 M002”, “Mandatory: read instructions”, “Read the manual” and “Refer to instruction manual”.
Which standard defines the Follow instructions for use (read the manual) symbol?
It is listed as IEC 60601-1-Table D.2, No. 10.

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