Important Safety Notes - Beurer BF 980 Mode D'emploi

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

WARNING
• Intended use: the device is only intended for weighing humans and for recording your personal
fitness data. The device is only intended for private use and not for medical or commercial pur-
poses. The device must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed and in the
manner specified in these instructions for use.
• The device may not be used by people with medical implants (e.g. pacemak-
ers), as this may affect their functionality.
• Do not use the device during pregnancy.
• Danger of tipping! Never place the scale on an uneven surface (see Figure
step onto the outer edge of the scale on just one side (see Figure
• Danger of slipping! Do not step onto the scale with wet feet (see Figure
scale when the surface is wet. Do not step onto the scale wearing socks.
• Please note that measuring tolerances are possible for technical reasons as this scale is not
calibrated for use in a professional medical context.
• This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). When this meas-
urement of the electrical resistance (impedance) is considered alongside constants and/or indi-
vidual values (age, height, gender, activity level), the body fat percentage and other variables in
the body can be calculated. Please note that the values calculated by the diagnostic bathroom
scale only represent an approximation of the actual medical analytical values for the body. Only
a specialist doctor can precisely establish the body fat, body water, muscle percentage and
bone structure using medical methods (e.g. computer tomography).
• Obtain professional advice from appropriately qualified personnel (e.g. a doctor) when under-
taking any treatment or diet to address being overweight or underweight. The health values
determined using the scale can assist the qualified personnel in their diagnoses.
• Inaccurate or implausible results may occur when determining body fat in children, performance
athletes or people with medical/physical limitations (e.g. oedema symptoms, osteoporosis,
people who are taking cardiovascular medication or medication which changes the vascular
system, people with major anatomical abnormalities on the legs).
• Inaccurate or implausible results may occur when determining the heart rate if there is insuf-
ficient circulation in the legs, excessive venous stasis, vascular constriction or extensive leg
oedemas.
• Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer Customer Services or authorised retailers. Never
open the scale yourself.
Safety notes on handling batteries
• Always use the correct charging cable/charger for charging. Avoid continuous charging.
• It may be necessary to charge the battery after prolonged storage. This charging process should
be observed.
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with fluid from a battery cell, wash the affected areas with
water and seek medical assistance.
Risk of explosion!
- Never throw batteries into a fire.
- Protect batteries from excessive warmth, heat and sunlight.
- Exposure of batteries to an environment with extremely high temperatures or a low air pres-
sure may result in explosion or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.
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