Important Safety Notes; Warning - Beurer GS 200 Instruction Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Signs and symbols
The following signs appear in the Safety Section (pages 2, 3) and in this manual on pages 5, 6, 7.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL INCLUDING THE SAFETY SECTION AND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS
SITUATIONS AND TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY.

WARNING

CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING:
• Packaging materials are a deadly hazard for children and can cause suffocation. Remove all
packaging materials immediately and keep them away from children at all times.
• Swallowing batteries and/or battery fluid can be extremely dangerous. Keep the battery and scale
out of the reach of children and disabled persons. Should any person swallow a battery and/or
battery fluid, please call 911 immediately.
• Should battery fluid leak and come into contact with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse with
plenty of clean water.
• Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any other means.
• Batteries should not be taken apart, thrown in the fire or short circuited.
• Do not step on the edge of the scale (e.g. when getting on or off), otherwise it may tip.
• Do not jump on the scale.
• Protect the scale against hard knocks, temperature fluctuations and heat sources which are too
close (e.g. stoves, heating radiators).
• Do not drop the scale or drop any objects on it.
• Do not step or stand on the scale when your body and/or feet are wet, for example after taking
a bath or shower. There is a danger of slipping.
• Do not step on the scale when its surface is wet. There is a danger of slipping.
• Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors. There is a danger of slipping.
• This product does not and is not intended to provide a medical diagnosis. For medical advice
please contact a licensed physician.
• Consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise
program.
• Always consult your physician to determine what will be suitable for you.
• Make sure that you enter the desired unit of mass regarding the weight results.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
• People with disabilities, such as impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions,
or who are physically frail, should be assisted by another person when using this scale.
• Do not step on the scale if you weigh more than 330 lb (150 kg / 24 st). When in doubt contact
your physician.
• Do not weigh more than one person on the scale at one time.
• Do not use this product for any purpose other than weighing human beings.
• Place the scale on level flooring, otherwise it may tip.
• The product may have sharp edges. You could get injured.
• If the glass platform is damaged, there could be risk of danger or injuries caused by broken
glass.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as product
and/or property damage.
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