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6. SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER
The Polar Outdoor Computer shows environmental conditions such as altitude, barometric pressure, and your performance
indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your activity. No other use is intended or implied.
The Polar Outdoor Computer should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or
industrial precision. Furthermore, the device should not be used to obtain measurements when engaged in airborne or
underwater activities.
Minimizing Possible Risks during Physical Outdoor Activities
Physical activity always includes some risk. Before starting regular outdoor activity, it is recommended that you answer the
following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult
a doctor before starting any activity.
• Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
• Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to activity intensity, heart, blood pressure, psychical
conditions, asthma, breathing etc. medication as well as some energy
drinks, alcohol and nicotine can affect your heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's reactions during activity.
If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue during activity, it is
recommended that you stop or continue at a lighter intensity.
Notice to individuals with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted
electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Outdoor
Computer's heart rate monitoring at their own risk. Before starting use,
we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctor's
supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the
simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar Outdoor Computer.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your
skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product,
check the listed materials on page 81. To avoid any skin reaction risk
with the transmitter, wear it over a shirt. However, moisten the shirt well
under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.
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