Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer BF 530 Mode D'emploi

3. Warnings and safety notes

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to also make them
accessible to other users and observe the notes they contain.
WARNING
• The scale may not be used by people with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers),
as this may affect their functionality.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Never step onto the outer edge of the scale with one foot as this could cause the
scale to tip!
• Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the batteries and scale out of the reach
of small children. Should a battery be swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
• Keep packaging material away from children (risk of suffocation).
• Warning, do not step onto the scale with wet feet or if the surface of the scale is damp – danger of
slipping!
Notes on handling batteries
• Replace weak batteries before they discharge completely.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time and use batteries of the same type.
• Batteries must not be recharged, taken apart, thrown into an open fire or short circuited.
• Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not intend to use the device for longer peri-
ods, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry
cloth.
• Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to health and the environment. Always dispose of
batteries in accordance with applicable legal regulations.
• Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
• Do not throw batteries into open fire. Risk of explosion!
General notes
• The device is suitable only for private use, and not for medical or commercial purposes.
• Please note that measuring tolerances are possible for technical reasons as this scale is not cali-
brated for use in a professional medical context.
• The scale's maximum capacity is 180 kg (396 lb/28 st). The results for weight and bone mass are
displayed in 100 g increments (0.2 lb).
• Measurements of body fat, body water and muscle content are displayed in increments of 0.1%.
• Calorie requirement is indicated in steps of 1 kcal.
• When supplied to the customer, the scale is set to weigh and measure in "kg" and "cm".
• Place the scale on an even, hard surface; a hard surface is crucial to accurate measurements.
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and
nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
• Repairs must only be carried out by Beurer Customer Services or authorised suppliers. Before
making a claim, please check the batteries first and replace them if necessary.
• Please contact the specified service address to obtain further information, such as the CE Decla-
ration of Conformity.
Storage and maintenance
The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:
IMPORTANT
• The device should be cleaned from time to time. Do not use any abrasive cleaning products and
never submerge the device in water.
• Make sure that no liquids come into contact with the scale. Never submerge the scale in water.
Never rinse it in running water.
• Do not place any objects on the scale when not in use use.
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and
nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
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