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• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse the
affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical attention immediately if swallowed.
• Never allow children to replace batteries without adult supervi-
sion.
• Store batteries away from metal objects in a well-ventilated, dry
and cool place.
• Never expose batteries to direct sunlight or rain.
• Remove batteries from the device if it is not going to be used for
a long period of time.
• Dispose of discharged batteries immediately and properly. Never
dispose of batteries in fire.
• When disposing of batteries, keep batteries with different elec-
trochemical systems separate.
Storage and maintenance
The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device
depend on its careful handling:
• The device should be cleaned from time to time. Do not
use any abrasive cleaning products and never submerge
the device in water.
• Make sure that no liquids come into contact with the sca-
le. Never submerge the scale in water. Never rinse it in
running water.
• Do not place any objects on the scale when it is not in use.
• Do not press the button violently or with pointed objects.
• Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong
electromagnetic fields (e.g. mobile telephones).
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals,
marked temperature fluctuations and nearby sources of
heat (ovens, heaters).
General tips
• As far as possible, weigh yourself at the same time every day
(ideally in the morning), after having been to the toilet, on an
empty stomach and without clothing, in order to obtain results
which can be compared.
• Important point regarding the measurement: the calculation of
body fat may only be made when barefoot; the soles of the feet
may be lightly dampened where appropriate.Results may be un-
satisfactory if the soles of the feet are completely dry or have a
large amount of hard skin since conductivity will be impaired.
• Stand up straight and still during the measurement.
• Wait a few hours after any physical exertion to which your body
is unaccustomed.
• Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up so that the water stored
in the body can disperse.
• Remember that only the long-term trend is important. Short-term
changes in weight within a few days are normally caused by loss
of fluids; however, body water plays an important role in terms
of well-being.
Limitations
When calculating body fat and the other values, unusual and im-
plausible results may occur in the case of:
• Children under approx. 10 years of age
• Performance athletes and body-builders
• Persons with a fever, persons undergoing dialysis, persons with
oedema symptoms and persons suffering from osteoporosis
• Persons taking cardiovascular medicine (affecting the heart and
vascular system)
• Persons taking vasodilative or vasoconstrictive medication
• Persons with significant anatomical abnormalities in their legs
compared with their overall body height (leg length significantly
shorter or longer).
3. SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions
for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:
 WARNING
Indicates a potentially impending danger. If it is not avoided,
death or serious injury will occur.
Product information
Note on important information
Observe the instructions for use
The electronic device must not be disposed of with
household waste
Do not dispose of batteries containing hazardous
substances with household waste
Marking to identify the packaging material.
B
A = Material code, B = Material number:
1-7 = Plastics, 20-22 = Paper and cardboard
A
Separate the packaging elements and dispose of
them in accordance with local regulations.
CE labelling
This product satisfies the requirements of the appli-
cable European and national directives.
The products demonstrably meet the requirements
of the Technical Regulations of the EAEU.
United Kingdom Conformity Assessed Mark
The device may not be used by people with medical
implants (e.g. pacemakers), as this may affect their
functionality.
Manufacturer
Separate the product and packaging elements
and dispose of them in accordance with local
regulations.
Importer symbol
Do not load the scale beyond 180 kg/396 lb/28 st.
Danger of slipping: do not step on the scale with wet
feet.
Danger of tipping: position yourself in the centre of
the weighing surface.
Place the scale on an even surface. No carpet.
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