Safety Notes - Beurer BG 40 Instrucciones Para El Uso

3. Safety notes

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them acces-
sible to other users and observe the information they contain.
WARNING
• 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.
• Do not stand on the outer edge to one side of the scale otherwise it may tip!
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).
• Caution! Do not step onto the scale with wet feet or when the scale's surface is damp – danger of
slipping!
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water
and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out
of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry
cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
General notes
• The unit is for personal use only and is not intended for medical or commercial applications.
• Note that technical tolerances mean that results may vary, because the scale is not calibrated for
professional medical use.
• The capacity of the scale is 150 kg (330 lb, 23 st : 8 lb). For weight measurement and bone mass
measurement, the results are shown in 100 g increments (0.2 lb).
• The measuring results of the body fat, body water and muscle percentage are shown in 0.1 %
increments.
• The caloric requirements is specified in steps of 1 kcal.
• On delivery, the scale is set to "cm" and "kg". At the back of the scales is a switch to change
between "pounds" and "stones".
• Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.
• The scale should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents and
never immerse the scale in water.
• Protect the unit against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations
and heat sources which are too close (stoves, heating radiators).
• Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer customer service or authorised dealers. Before submit-
ting any complaint, first check the batteries and replace them if necessary.
• Please contact the specified service address to obtain further information, such as the CE Decla-
ration of Conformity.
• Please note that the sensor buttons react to conductive objects such as metal or water-filled con-
tainers etc.,
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