HoMedics Electronic Digital Scale Instruction Manual page 2

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Low Battery
Your scale is equipped with a low battery indicator. It will display "
to replace the batteries. Replace the batteries when "
dim or become irregular.
Battery Replacement
1. Use 2, 3 volt CR 2032 lithium batteries only (installed).
2. Open battery compartment on bottom of scale by pushing tab in direction of "open"
arrow and lifting up hinged lip.
3. Remove old batteries from compartment.
4. Place the new batteries into battery compartment with "+" sign up.
5. Push down on lid until it clicks shut.
Trouble Shooting
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In Case of Difficulty
1. Place your feet in the same position every time you weigh yourself.
2. Weigh yourself without clothing whenever possible. Clothes can vary in weight.
3. For the most consistent readings, weigh yourself at the same time of day.
4. Allow for weight fluctuations due to food or drink in your system.
5. Move scale to a location where it won't be bumped. If your scale is bumped while
being activated or while in use, an inaccurate reading may occur.
Precautions
1. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth. To remove stains, use a mild
soap. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents,
or sprays. Do not attempt to lubricate or open scale casing, other than the battery
compartment as this will void your warranty.
2. Although your scale is designed to be maintenance-free, it contains sensitive
electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment. Do not drop, kick, or jump on it. Treat it
with care to ensure the best performance.
3. This scale is designed to read weights between 25 and 350 lbs. or 12 and 160 kgs.
To prevent damage, do not place more than 350 lbs. or 160 kgs. on it.
4. Do not store scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors from some
household products may affect the electronic components of your scale. Do not
store scale on its side.
5. This scale is an extremely sensitive weighing device. In order to prevent run down
of the batteries, do not store anything on the scale.
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Reaching Target Weight
Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most
widely accepted indicator of weight status according to health professionals. Use the chart
below to determine your own BMI by matching your height in the left hand column with your
weight in the center. Anyone, male or female, with a BMI of 25 to 29 is considered overweight
and a body mass index of 30 or more is considered obese. Remember to eat right and exercise.
Always contact your physician before beginning an exercise program.
Body Mass Index
Body Weight (pounds)
Healthy Weight Overweight
58 91 96 100 105 110 115 119 124 129 134 138
59 94 99 104 109 114 119 124 128 133 138 143
60 97 102 107 112 118 123 128 133 138 143 148
61 100 106 111 116 122 127 132 137 143 148 153
62 104 109 115 120 126 131 136 142 147 153 158
63 107 113 118 124 130 135 141 146 152 158 163
64 110 116 122 128 134 140 145 151 157 163 169
65 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174
66 118 124 130 136 142 148 155 161 167 173 179
67 121 127 134 140 146 153 159 166 172 178 185
68 125 131 138 144 151 158 164 171 177 184 190
69 128 135 142 149 155 162 169 176 182 189 196
70 132 139 146 153 160 167 174 181 188 195 202
71 136 143 150 157 165 172 179 186 193 200 208
72 140 147 154 162 169 177 184 191 199 206 213
73 144 151 159 166 174 182 189 197 204 212 219
74 148 155 163 171 179 186 194 202 210 218 225
75 152 160 168 176 184 192 200 208 216 224 232
76 156 164 172 180 189 197 205 213 221 230 238
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29
BMI
NOTE: BMI has some limitations: It can overestimate body fat in people who are very
muscular, and it can underestimate body fat in people who have lost muscle mass, such
as the elderly.
Obese
143 148 153 158 162 167
148 153 158 163 168 173
153 158 163 168 174 179
158 164 169 174 180 185
164 169 175 180 186 191
169 175 180 186 191 197
174 180 186 192 197 204
180 186 192 198 204 210
186 192 198 204 210 216
191 198 204 211 217 223
197 203 210 216 223 230
203 209 216 223 230 236
209 216 222 229 236 243
215 222 229 236 243 250
221 228 235 242 250 258
227 235 242 250 257 265
233 241 249 256 264 272
240 248 256 264 272 279
246 254 263 271 279 287
30 31 32 33 34 35