Harbor Freight Tools 97698 User manual

DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Model 97698
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month and
year of purchase if product has no num-
ber). Keep this manual and the receipt in
a safe and dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
General Safety Instructions
Stay alert, watch what you are doing1.
and use common sense when using
the thermometer. Do not use it while
you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operat-
ing this product may result in serious
personal injury.
Maintain labels and nameplates on2.
the thermometer. These carry impor-
tant safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out3.
of reach of children.
The warnings, precautions, and4.
instructions discussed in this instruc-
tion manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and cau-
tion are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Requirements
1.5V LR/SR-41 Battery
(included)
Temperature Range
Measured
89.6°F ~ 107.6°F +/- 0.2°
32°C ~ 42°C +/- 0.1°
Operating
Temperature
60.8°F ~ 95°F
16°C ~ 35°C
This product is FDA approved.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make
sure that the item is intact and undam-
aged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual
as soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Remove the Thermometer from the1.
protective case.
Push the Button to turn the unit on.2.
The unit will ash the last temperature
taken.
Taking an Armpit Temperature
Taking a temperature in the armpit1.
may not be as accurate as taking an
oral or rectal temperature.
Place the thermometer under the arm2.
with the Probe in the center of the
armpit.

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Press the arm against the body and3.
leave the thermometer in place for
two minutes. The unit will beep when
the temperature reading is complete.
Remove the thermometer and read it.4.
An armpit temperature reading may
be as much as 1°F lower than an oral
temperature reading.
Taking an Oral Temperature
The most common method of taking1.
a temperature is orally. It is more
accurate than taking the temperature
in the armpit. To get an accurate
temperature, the person must be able
to breathe through their nose. If the
subject cannot breathe through their
nose, take the temperature in the
rectum or armpit.
Place the Digital Thermometer under2.
the tongue, to one side of the center,
and close the lips tightly around it.
Leave the thermometer in place for3.
about two minutes. The Thermometer
will beep when the reading is done.
Remove the thermometer and read it.4.
Taking a Rectal Temperature
This is the location to measure body1.
temperature most accurately. It is
recommended for babies, small
children, and people who cannot hold
a thermometer safely in their mouths.
It should also be used when getting
the most accurate temperature is es-
sential.
Apply a lubricant on the bulb of the2.
thermometer so that it can be inserted
easily.
When measuring the temperature of3.
babies or small children, turn the child
face down on your lap or on a at,
covered or padded surface.
Spread the buttocks with one hand4.
and gently insert the bulb end of the
rectal thermometer about 0.5” to 1”
into the anal canal with your other
hand. Do not force it into the rectum.
Hold the thermometer in place with5.
two ngers close to the anal opening
(not near the end of the thermometer).
Pressing the buttocks together will
help keep the thermometer in place.
Leave the thermometer in place for6.
about two minutes. The thermometer
will beep when the reading is com-
plete.
Remove the Thermometer and read it.7.
A rectal temperature reading may be
as much as 1°F (0.6°C) higher than
an oral temperature reading.
Never use a thermometer to take an8.
oral temperature after it has been
used to take a rectal temperature.
This Thermometer only measures9.
temperatures between 89.6°F and
107.6°F (35.5°C to 42°C). If the tem-
perature is below 89.6°F the LED will
display an “L” for low. If the tempera-
ture is above 107.6°F the LED will
display an “H” for high. If the reading
yields an L or an H, seek medical
help immediately.
Normal human body temperature is10.
about 98.6° +/- 1°. Any temperature
higher than 101°F is considered a
fever; the advice of a medical profes-
sional should be sought.
Carefully clean the tip of the ther-11.
mometer with cool, soapy water and
rinse it off before putting it away. The
Thermometer is not waterproof, get-
ting the top part of the Thermometer
wet may ruin the unit.
To prevent accidents, turn off the unit.12.
The unit will turn off automatically in

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10 seconds. Clean, then store the
thermometer in its protective case,
indoors out of children’s reach.
USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the unit. Cracked
or broken parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE2. , sanitize with 70% iso-
propyl alcohol. Do not use with water,
Thermometer is not waterproof.
Have the Thermometer calibrated3.
every two years by a qualied
technician.
Changing the Batteries
When the display shows , the4.
battery will need to be changed. Pull
the cap off the unit (opposite the
Probe) and gently pull the inner part
of the Thermometer out to expose
the Battery. Remove the old battery
and dispose of it properly according
to type, following all State, local and
Federal laws and regulations. Paying
attention to polarity, place a new LR/
SR-41 battery in the compartment.
Replace and secure cover.
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
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MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES
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OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS
TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFAC-
TURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNI-
CIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO
THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACE-
MENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT
OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF RE-
PLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Probe
Power
Button
Cap
Protective
Case
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
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month and year of purchase instead.
Note: No replacement parts.