Please read all Safety Warnings provided with the product prior to using.
• Keep children away from packaging material. Ensure that the packaging bag is not put over the head as this is a suffocation hazard or choking hazard if swallowed.
• Keep the product, its components and batteries out of reach of children.
• DO NOT let children play with the product.
• DO NOT overload the product with more than 180kg/396lb.
• Place the product on a solid flat surface before use. It will not measure correctly on soft ground such as carpet or uneven floors.
• DO NOT place the product on wet floors, including tiles or other slippery surfaces. The product is slippery when wet. Make sure the product is fully dry prior to use.
• DO NOT use immediately after a shower, bath or sauna. DO NOT use if any part of your body is wet.
• DO NOT wear socks or shoes when using the product, always have bare feet.
• Use a handrail when stepping on the unit.
• DO NOT allow the product to become saturated with water as this can damage the electronics.
• DO NOT step on the edge or LED display of the product.
• DO NOT drop, jump or bounce on the product, as it is a precision instrument.
• DO NOT attempt to open or disassemble the product.
• Use two hands when carrying the product.
• Clean the product using a damp cloth and mild detergent, but DO NOT allow water to get inside the product. DO NOT use any harsh chemical cleaning agents.
• Always clean/disinfect the product before use when using the product with someone with a skin disease to avoid cross contamination.
• Only use batteries specified for the product.
• Failure to follow these instructions could cause the batteries to leak, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.
• DO NOT expose to temperatures over 60°C.
• Install the batteries carefully with the polarities in the correct position as per the marking in the markings in the battery compartment.
• DO NOT batteries after their expiration date; or new and used batteries together; or different brand batteries together.
• Periodically check batteries to ensure they are in good working condition. Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately. Dispose of the old batteries according to current local regulations.
• Remove batteries carefully if the product is not going to be used for a long period of time.
• If battery fluid gets in your eyes of touches your skin, immediately rinse with plenty of water and consult a healthcare professional.
• DO NOT throw batteries into fire.
• DO NOT use with other electrical or medical equipment simultaneously.
• DO NOT use or store the product in the following conditions:
-Near sources of heat, direct sunlight or high temperature
-Moist or humid environments
-Dusty locations
-Near fire, flammable gas, chemicals or oxygen rich environments
-Locations easily subject to vibrations or shock or in a pressurized container
-In high frequency or strong magnetic field areas- e.g. surgical equipment, MRI, CT, microwave ovens
• Store the product safety away on level ground when not in use as it can cause a tripping hazard.
• DO NOT place the product upright against a wall or put heavy objects on it.