Polar Electro S510 User Manual page 45

Minimising possible risks in exercising with a heart rate monitor
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been
sedentary. To minimise possible risks consider the following advice:
Before beginning a regular exercise program consult your doctor
• if you are over 40 years of age and have not been following a regular
exercise program during the past 5 years
• if you smoke
• if you have high blood pressure
• if you have high blood cholesterol
• if you have any signs or symptoms of any disease
• if you are recovering from a serious illness or a medical
treatment e.g. surgery
• if you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device.
Note also that in addition to exercise intensity the heart rate can be
affected by, amongst others, heart, circulation (particularly high blood
pressure) and asthma and other breathing medications, as well as some
energy drinks, alcohol and nicotine.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's reactions during
the exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or tiredness regarding your
exercise intensity level, it is recommended to stop the exercise or
continue at a lighter intensity.
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If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact
with the skin, check the Polar heart rate monitor materials from the
"Technical specifications" chapter. It is recommended that you wear
the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation.
However, if you wish to wear the transmitter over a shirt, moisten the
shirt well under the electrodes.
Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillator or other
implanted electronic device. Persons who have a pacemaker use the
Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before starting use, we
always recommend an exercise test under doctor's supervision. The test
is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the
pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.
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