Notes On Safety; General Advice - Omron BF206-BT Bedienungsanleitung

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Notes on Safety

Symbols and definitions are as follows:
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
Danger:
• Never use this unit in combination with medical
electronic devices such as:
(1) Medical electronic implants such as
pacemakers.
(2) Electronic life support systems such
as an artificial heart/lung.
(3) Portable electronic medical devices such as an
electrocardiograph.
This unit could cause these devices to malfunction,
posing a considerable health risk to users of these
devices.
Warning:
• Do not begin a weight reduction or exercise
program without consulting a doctor or healthcare
provider first.
Self-diagnosis could damage your health.
• Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces, such as a
wet floor.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of young children.
• Do not jump onto the unit, or hop up and down on
the unit.
• Do not use this unit when your body and/or feet are
wet, such as after taking a bath.
• Stand on the unit bare-footed. Attempting to stand
on it with socks on may cause you to slip and result
in injury.
• Do not step on the edge or display area of the unit.
• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail,
should always be assisted by another person when
using this unit. Use a handrail or so when stepping
on the unit.
• If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately
rinse with plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor
immediately.
Caution:
• This unit is intended for home use only. It is not
intended for professional use in hospitals or other
medical facilities. This unit does not support the
standards required for professional use.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the unit.
• Do not use mobile phones near the unit except for
wireless communications.
• Do not use batteries not specified for this unit. Do
not insert the batteries with the polarities in the
wrong direction.
• Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing,
immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.
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Improper use may cause danger resulting in death or serious injury.
Improper use may result in possible death or serious injury.
Improper use may result in injury or property damage.
• Remove the batteries from this unit when you are
not going to use it for a long period of time
(approximately three months or more).
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Do not use new and worn batteries together.
• Always wash your feet before using the unit if you
are suffering from a foot infection or other skin
disease.
Failure to do so could infect others.
When the unit will be used by several people, wipe
the unit with a damp cloth moistened with mild
detergent after using it. Then wipe it dry.

General Advice:

• Do not place this unit on a cushioned floor surface
such as on a carpet or a mat. Correct measurement
may not be possible.
• Do not place this unit in highly humid environments
and protect it from splashing water.
• Do not place this unit near heat sources or below
air conditioners and avoid direct sunlight.
• Do not step on the display or buttons of this unit.
• Do not use this unit for purposes other than
described in this manual.
• As this unit is a precision instrument, do not drop,
vibrate, or apply strong shock.
• Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in
accordance with the national regulations for the
disposal of batteries.
• Do not wash the unit with water.
• Do not wipe the unit with benzene, gasoline, paint
thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents.
• Do not place this unit where it will be exposed to
chemicals or corrosive vapors.
Read and follow the "Important information regarding
Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)" in the
Technical Data Section.