Wash your hands with warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly

Insert a lancet:

• Remove end cap
• Insert new lancet & remove protective cap
• Replace end cap

Adjust the depth setting:

• Choose lowest possible setting
  • 1 = minimum depth
  • 7 = maximum depth
• Start with setting 1

Adjust the force setting:

• Choose the lightest force setting first
  • Light
  • Medium
  • Strong

If you have tough skin you can increase the force as a more comfortable alternative to increasing the depth setting.

Prick your finger:

• Prime the finger pricker by pulling back the end sleeve from the main body
• Hold the finger pricker firmly against the side of your finger tip
• Press the green release button

You can stimulate blood flow by hanging your hand download, then massaging your palm & finger gently towards the tip.