EnGlISH Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain. 1. I mportant notes – keep for later use! 1.1 Safety notes: • The scales must not be used by persons with medical implants (e.g. heart pace- makers). Otherwise their function could be impaired. • Do not use during pregnancy. • Caution! Do not stand on the scale with wet feet and do not step on the scale when its surface is wet – danger of slipping! • Batteries are highly dangerous if swallowed. Keep batteries and scale out of reach of small children. If batteries are swallowed, get medical help immediately. • Keep children away from packing materials (danger of suffocation).
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specially marked collection containers, at toxic waste collection points or electrical product retailers. You are legally obligated to dispose of the batteries. Note: Batteries containing pollutants are marked with the following symbols: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. 2.2 Measuring weight only Step briefly and forcefully on the weighing area of your scale. The entire display is shown (image 1) until "0.0" (image 2) is displayed. Stand on the scale without moving about and distribute your weight evenly on both legs.
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Performing the measurement: – Step briefly on the weighing area of your scale. – Select the memory preset where your basic personal data are stored by pressing the button repeatedly. The data are displayed consecuti- Fig. 9 vely until “0.0” (Fig. 2) appears. – Step onto the scale barefoot and make sure you’re standing on both elec- trodes.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2001), the percentage of body water should lie within the following ranges: Women: 50–55% Men: 60–65% Children: 65–75% In persons with a high percentage of body fat, the percentage of body water very frequently lies below the specified guidelines. As the percentage of muscle differs from individual to individual, there are no generally valid guidelines. 3. Incorrect measurement If the scale detects an error during weighing, “FFFF” or “Err” appears in the display. If you step onto the scale before “0.0” appears in the display, the scale will not operate properly. Possible causes of errors: Remedy: –...
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