Omron SC-150 Instruction Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Clean the scale before use if it has been used by people with a skin disease on their feet.
• DO NOT place the scale against a wall because an injury or malfunction of the scale may
occur.
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the scale.
• Ensure that the scale has acclimated to room temperature before taking a measurement.
Taking a measurement after an extreme temperature change could lead to an inaccurate
reading. OMRON recommends waiting for approximately 2 hours for the scale to warm up
or cool down when the scale is used in an environment within the temperature specified
as operating conditions after it is stored either at the maximum or at the minimum storage
temperature. For additional information of operating and storage/transport temperature, refer
to section 9.
• DO NOT place the scale on a cushioned floor surface such as a carpet or mat because a
measurement may not be accurate.
• DO NOT submerge the scale or any of the components in water.
• DO NOT place the scale near heat sources or below air conditioners.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid excessive impact, vibration and strong shock to this scale.
• DO NOT wash the scale with water.
• DO NOT wipe the scale with benzene, gasoline, paint thinner, or other volatile solvents.
• DO NOT place the scale where it will be exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapors.
• Store the scale on a level surface.
• DO NOT store any objects on the scale.
Battery Usage
• Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately.
• DO NOT expose the batteries to flames or fire.
• DO NOT insert the batteries with the polarities in the wrong direction.
• ONLY use 4 "AAA" manganese or alkaline batteries with the scale. DO NOT use other types
of batteries. DO NOT use new and used batteries together. Replace all 4 batteries at the
same time.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.
• Dispose of the device, batteries, components according to applicable local regulations.
Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
• Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for three months or more.
• DO NOT use batteries after their expiration date.
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