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Precautions
• Polar Move heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery
during and after exercise session. No other use is intended or implied.
• Medical devices in professional use sets high standards for the manufacturer, distributor and user of
a medical device. Polar offers user instructions and training for professional users in order to ensure
the safe use of Polar devices.
• We recommend teachers to obtain written consent from the students' parents for using the heart rate
monitoring equipment.
Minimizing Risks When Training
Minimizing Possible Risks
Exercising may include some risks. Before beginning a regular exercise program, answer the following
questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, consult a physician
before starting any exercise program.
Children:
• Have you been physically inactive?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking heart or any other 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 other implanted electronic device?
Adolescents and adults:
• Have you been physically inactive for the past five 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 other implanted electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological
conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect
heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body's responses during training. If you feel unexpected pain or
excessive fatigue when training, it is recommended that you stop the training or continue at a lighter
intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar training computers. In theory interference to
pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone
ever having experienced interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products'
suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you
have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult
your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case.
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 in Technical Specifications (page 17). The
materials of this product have been tested and should not contain allergens or substances hazardous to
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