Introduction - Beurer BG 40 Instructions For Use Manual

Disposal in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
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NOT TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• This scale must not be used by people with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers), as this may
affect their functionality.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• To prevent falls, do not step onto the scale with wet feet or if the surface of the scale is damp.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of personal injury:
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• This device is intended solely for household use and not for medical or commercial purposes.
• Place the scale on a hard, flat, level surface; a hard surface is crucial to accurate measurements.
• Protect the device from impacts, moisture, dust, chemicals, large temperature fluctuations, and
nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of product and/or property damage:
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• This device should be cleaned from time to time. Do not use any abrasive cleaning products and
never submerge the device in water.
• Measurement variations are normal, as this scale is not cali brated for use in a professional med-
ical environment.
• Make sure that no liquids come into contact with the scale. Never submerge the scale in water.
Never rinse it in running water.
• Do not place any objects on the scale when not in use.
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and
nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
• Do not press the buttons violently or with pointed objects.
• Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields.
• The scale's capacity is 330 lb (149.7 kg/23 st:8.7 lb). The results for weight and bone mass are
displayed in 0.2 lb (100g) increments.
• Measurements of body fat, body water and muscle content are displayed in 0.1% increments.
• Calorie requirement is indicated in steps of 1 kcal.
• This scale is set at the factory to weigh and measure in "lb". See instructions to change to kg
or stones.
• Repairs must only be performed by Beurer Customer Service.

2. Introduction

This digital body analysis scale scale is intended for measuring body weight and providing a analysis of your
personal fitness data. It is intended for household use only. In addition to measuring body weight, this scale
also includes the following functions and features:
• Body fat percentage
• Body water content
• Muscle percentage
• Bone mass
• Basal metabolic rate and active metabolic rate
• Switches between kilograms (kg), pounds (lb), and stones (st)
• Interpretation of body fat percentage
• Automatic shutoff
• Low battery indicator
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